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Florida schools vary in approach to book challenges: A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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Florida schools vary in approach to book challenges: A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
tampabay.com/news/education/2023/02/06/florida-schools-vary-approach-book-challenges/
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Editorial: DeSantis trash-talks pot amendment but his objections don’t add up: The Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Opinion Editor Krys Fluker ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/editorial-desantis-trash-talks-pot-amendment-but-his-objections-dont-add-up/
DeSantis has one of the highest governor disapproval ratings, poll finds: However, DeSantis is popular overall, and beloved by Republicans.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/22/desantis-has-one-highest-governor-disapproval-ratings-poll-finds/
Election Updates: Biden to campaign in Florida, keeping the focus on abortion.
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/23/us/pennsylvania-primaries-biden-trump
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
DeSantis signs bill mandating kindergartners learn history of communism: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will lead to the history of communism being taught ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/desantis-signs-bill-mandating-kindergartners-learn-history-of-communism/
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs school chaplain bills, says Satanists not welcome - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/18/ron-desantis-school-chaplain-bill-satanic-temple/7531713472593/
Migrants shipped to Martha's Vineyard by Gov. Ron DeSantis given crime victim visas
nypost.com/2024/04/23/us-news/migrants-shipped-to-marthas-vineyard-by-gov-ron-desantis-given-crime-victim-visas/
Editorial: School chaplains law crosses a sacred line in Florida: Florida's new school chaplaincy program is a direct affront to the separation of church ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/school-chaplains-law-crosses-a-sacred-line-in-florida-editorial/
Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/
DeSantis blames congressional Republicans for failure on U.S. southern border
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287950125.html
DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/desantis-approval-on-the-upswing-republicans-like-idea-of-casey-desantis-for-governor/
DeSantis signs bill limiting book objections in school libraries: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill into law Tuesday that limits the ability of ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4598565-desantis-signs-bill-limiting-book-objections-in-school-libraries/
DeSantis says Florida amendment would allow abortions ‘until birth.’ What’s true?
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/desantis-says-florida-amendment-would-allow-abortions-until-birth-whats-true/
Can DeSantis-ousted prosecutor Andrew Warren win reelection?: At Tampa’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parade last year — a must-attend event for local pols — here came ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/21/its-official-andrew-warren-is-running-now-does-he-have-chance/
Florida plans $850 million in Everglades restoration projects in next year: Florida officials and environmental advocates on Earth Day touted major progress ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/florida-plans-850-million-in-everglades-restoration-projects-in-next-year/
Some migrants flown by Florida to Martha’s Vineyard qualify for victim visas: Some migrants this month received “bona fide determinations” in their visa ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/22/desantis-migrant-flights-marthas-vineyard-visas-deportation/
New Florida Law Prepares Students to 'Withstand' Communist Indoctrination: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that strengthens education standards ...
newsweek.com/new-florida-law-prepares-students-withstand-communist-indoctrination-1891469
Letters: Dangers of teaching communism | Demings’ decisions: The governor's decision to mandate kindergartners learn the evils of communism imperils the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/letters-dangers-of-teaching-communism-demings-decisions/
DeSantis Limits Florida Book Challenges, Blames Activists Making a ‘Mockery’ of the System
thedailybeast.com/desantis-limits-florida-book-challenges-blames-activists-making-a-mockery-of-the-system
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Tampa Bay is no longer a swing region, DeSantis says. Is he right? : Democrats could soon be outnumbered in every county. Will it translate to Republican ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/16/tampa-bay-is-no-longer-swing-region-desantis-says-is-he-right/
DeSantis signs law forbidding local governments from setting heat-exposure rules for workers
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-law-forbidding-local-governments-from-setting-heat-exposure-rules-for-workers/
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill limiting school book challenges: The state leads the nation in book bans and DeSantis blamed "activists" for trying to ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/desantis-school-book-challenges-florida-law
Commentary: Florida discards those nuisance police oversight panels: A new state law requires appointments to police oversight boards to be made by police chiefs ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/florida-discards-those-nuisance-police-oversight-panels-fred-grimm/
Editorial: The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat: Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 433, which prevents local governments from putting in ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/20/outdoor-workers-extreme-heat-editorial/
State may put onus on Florida educators to police ‘frivolous’ book challenges
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287722720.html
Florida Schools Must Teach 'Evils Of Communism,' Ron DeSantis Orders: A new law requires K-12 schools to teach how communist ideologies "conflict with the ...
huffpost.com/entry/ron-desantis-florida-schools-communism_n_66200bdfe4b07db21fd5de66
DeSantis appointees to blame for chaos in Broward schools leadership | Opinion: Broward Democratic Party State Committeeman Alfredo Olvera writes that a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/desantis-appointees-to-blame-for-chaos-in-broward-schools-leadership-opinion/
Two awful ideas deserve swift School Board rejection | Letters to the editor: As more controversy swirls around the Broward School Board, a reader urges swift ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/14/two-awful-ideas-deserve-swift-school-board-rejection-letters-to-the-editor/
DeSantis signs bills targeting civilian review boards, recording police up close: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills limiting police civilian review boards and ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-bills-targeting-civilian-review-boards-recording-police-up-close/
DeSantis tells donors he plans to help fundraise for Trump: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told donors and supporters at an appreciation retreat over the weekend that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/10/politics/ron-desantis-trump-fundraise/
DeSantis: Florida ‘is a Republican state’: Gov. Ron DeSantis declared Florida “is a Republican state” on Sunday, emphasizing the prevailing dominance of ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4579388-desantis-florida-is-a-republican-state/
Florida can’t ban teacher from asking students to use her preferred pronouns, judge rules
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/11/florida-pronouns-teacher
Ron DeSantis Quashes Civilians’ Power to Investigate Police Misconduct: A new bill lets police chiefs choose who gets to sit on their oversight boards and ...
thedailybeast.com/ron-desantis-quashes-civilians-power-to-investigate-police-misconduct
All Florida K-12 students to learn about ‘atrocities’ of communism
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287760295.html
DeSantis signs bill targeting porch pirates, ‘smash and grab’ thefts: The bill would increase penalties for people who organize or take part in concerted retail ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/09/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-porch-pirates-smash-grab-thefts/
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He embraced Donald Trump, and then abandoned him. How did he do it?: One man’s story shows how changing politics is a complicated thing.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/18/donald-trump-leaving-maga-ron-desantis-rich-logis/
Fond memories of a favorite governor | Letters to the editor: Readers fondly recall the life of Gov. Bob Graham and react to the Sun Sentinel's coverage of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/20/fond-memories-of-a-favorite-governor-letters-to-the-editor/
In suspended Hillsborough state attorney case, what are the courts waiting for? : After a month of no action, a federal court filed a motion this week that could ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/04/23/suspended-state-attorney-case-what-are-courts-waiting/
DeSantis Signs Florida Bill Blocking Local Heat Safety Rules For Workers: “Someone is going to die as a result of this legislation,” said one worker.
huffpost.com/entry/desantis-signs-florida-heat-bill_n_65fdbe00e4b07c954d55a297
Less transparency means less trust between police and public | Editorial: Trust flourishes in sunlight. Public oversight by civilians who aren’t part of police ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/20/editorial-stifling-transparency-will-damage-trust-between-police-community/
Florida tells school principals it’s on them to fix abuses in book challenge process
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287775770.html
Pasco schools don’t offer flag football. Some girls want that to change: Students and parents plan to make their case at a Tuesday school board meeting.
tampabay.com/news/education/2024/04/15/pasco-schools-dont-offer-flag-football-some-girls-want-that-change/
DeSantis Privately Tells Donors He’ll Fundraise For Trump, Report Reveals: The Florida governor was on the brunt end of some of Trump’s most brutal insults ...
thedailybeast.com/desantis-privately-tells-donors-hell-fundraise-for-trump-report-reveals
Horrified by ban on protections for outdoor workers | Letters to the editor: A reader expresses horror at Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a law that bans ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/horrified-by-ban-on-protections-for-outdoor-workers-letters-to-the-editor/
There's a culture war brewing over cultured meat: The industry of lab grown meat is still in its infancy, but that hasn't stopped politicians from trying to turn ...
businessinsider.com/politicians-dragging-lab-grown-cultured-meat-into-culture-wars-2024-4
The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat | Editorial: Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 433, which prevents local governments from putting ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/the-cruelty-of-exposing-outdoor-workers-to-extreme-heat-editorial/
Residents sue to stop ‘gerrymandered’ Tampa Bay Senate districts: Tampa Bay has long had a Senate district crossing the bay.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/10/florida-redistricting-legislature-aclu-desantis-lawsuit/
Biotech Exec Gets 7 Years in Prison for False Claims About Rapid Covid-19 Test: Prosecutors said Keith Berman falsely claimed he had invented a blood test that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/biotech-covid-fraud-sentence.html
Court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit against Biden: Federal appeal court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/10/court-orders-florida-to-explain-its-standing-in-immigration-suit-against-biden/
Durant High School teacher had sexual relationship with student, deputies say: Jaime Hernandez Cabrera, 25, first connected with the girl on social media in ...
tampabay.com/news/crime/2024/04/19/durant-high-school-florida-teacher-arrested/
Found only in Tampa Bay, a rare flower is no longer endangered. Is that good? : Federal wildlife officials say golden aster populations have recovered ...
tampabay.com/news/environment/2024/04/16/florida-golden-aster-flower-plant-chrysopsis-floridana/
Missing Florida GOP leader trashed hotel room while family searched for him: After George Riley Jr. was kicked out of a Kissimmee hotel and later found by ...
tampabay.com/news/florida/2024/04/09/missing-florida-gop-leader-trashed-hotel-room-while-family-searched-him/
5 ways you can honor Earth Day in Tampa Bay this weekend: Here are some ideas for reducing your carbon footprint while also spending time with the family.
tampabay.com/life-culture/2024/04/16/earth-day-tampa-st-petersburg-things-to-do/
Hillsborough land-use activist to challenge Hagan for County Commission: Melissa Nordbeck has been an active opponent of plans for a large-scale residential ...
tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/04/21/hillsborough-land-use-activist-challenge-hagan-county-commission/
Gabby Petito-inspired law, bills aimed at protecting kids, signed by DeSantis: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed several bills aimed at protecting ...
nbcmiami.com/news/local/gov-desantis-signs-florida-bills-gabby-petito-act/3281119/
Facing Trump scorn, Hillsborough U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee hauls in cash: Lee was the only GOP member of Florida’s congressional delegation to back Ron DeSantis’ bid ...
tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/04/20/facing-trump-scorn-hillsborough-us-rep-laurel-lee-hauls-cash/
Transgender woman files to run for Florida House seat: Democrat Ashley Brundage has opened a campaign account to run for a Hillsborough County seat in the state ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/transgender-woman-files-to-run-for-florida-house-seat/
Best counties to live in Florida: Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Florida.
miamiherald.com/news/local/article287491470.html
US biotech executive sentenced to 7 years in jail for COVID test fraud: The chief executive of a U.S. biotechnology company that falsely promised investors it ...
reuters.com/legal/us-biotech-executive-sentenced-7-years-jail-covid-test-fraud-2024-04-12/
Ron DeSantis Receives Stark Reminder After 'VERY Disappointing' Trump Move: Critics ripped the Florida governor over reports of how he'll now help the former ...
huffpost.com/entry/ron-desantis-donald-trump-move_n_661799aee4b011e99abd18cf
Hillsborough Tax Collector Nancy Millan picks up Republican challenger: Carmen Gay, a Navy veteran from Valrico, is a first-time candidate for office.
tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/04/22/hillsborough-tax-collector-nancy-millan-picks-up-republican-challenger/
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Hillsborough commissioners come together on half-penny sales tax : With discussion on what the Community Investment Tax should and shouldn’t include ...
tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/04/17/hillsborough-commissioners-come-together-half-penny-sales-tax/
Man tries and fails to rob a 7-Eleven, then chokes jogger unconscious, Florida cops say
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287830800.html
Will voters in 2024 election be swayed by culture war issues?: Anti-trans legislation, CRT and DEI have made headlines in recent years.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/voters-2024-election-swayed-culture-war-issues/story
Commentary: Despite social-media age limit’s good intentions, it is blatant government overreach
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/13/commentary-despite-social-media-age-limits-good-intentions-it-is-blatant-government-overreach/
The 2024 Battleground Counties: Miami-Dade, Florida: Once the nation’s most important swing state, Florida has turned away from Democrats ...
usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2024-04-16/why-it-matters-miami-dade-county-florida-and-the-2024-election
Surge in Haitian migrants hasn’t hit Florida shores, so far. What happened?: The predictions were dire: Florida was on the verge of experiencing an onslaught of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/13/surge-in-haitian-migrants-hasnt-hit-florida-shores-so-far-what-happened/
Florida GOP names interim executive director as George Riley seeks help: The announcement was made Friday by party chairperson Evan Power.
tampabay.com/news/florida/2024/04/12/executive-director-rpof-gop-george-riley-bill-helmich-evan-power/
Hillsborough leaders greenlight carbon capture proposal: County commissioners approved the measure in a 5-2 vote. Environmental groups issued a final warning.
tampabay.com/news/tampa/2024/04/18/hillsborough-leaders-greenlight-carbon-capture-proposal/
DeSantis says abortion amendment ‘overrides’ Florida parental consent laws. Is he right?
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287413585.html
Democracy delayed is democracy denied | Editorial: Florida's Fair Districts amendments state unequivocally that no district, state or federal ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/08/democracy-delayed-is-democracy-denied-editorial/
Play fair with those line-item vetoes, Governor | Editorial: Gov. Ron DeSantis should use his line-item veto power with care and fairness ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/10/play-fair-with-those-line-item-vetoes-governor-editorial/
How dozens of golf carts started vanishing around Pinellas County: “I went into the kitchen and looked out the window and the golf cart was gone,” one St ...
tampabay.com/news/crime/2024/04/17/golf-cart-thefts-pinellas-county-florida/
WATCH: Video shows employee’s sparkler igniting tiki hut at Tampa’s Mamajuana Cafe
tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/04/16/mamajuana-cafe-tampa-fire-tiki-hut/
Abortion access is on the ballot in Florida. So are two justices who voted against it
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287321485.html
Can old Brandon home with secret rooms inspire historic preservation?: Built in 1928, the owners say it would have been razed had they not bought it ...
tampabay.com/life-culture/history/2024/04/08/brandon-historic-preservation-moonshine-tampa-bay/
Trump Media, DJT the stock, a perfect example of meme stock crazy: Trump Media — or DJT the stock — is the perfect example of meme stock craziness ...
expressnews.com/business/columnists/michael-taylor/article/trump-media-djt-stock-perfect-example-19415749.php
Quick Glance: Trump Media Seeks Congressional Probe on 'Troubling' Market Manipulation Claims
- Trump Media & Technology Group is asking Congress to investigate suspicions of illegal activity affecting its stock price.
- In a disclosed letter, Devin Nunes, the CEO of Truth Social owner Trump Media, urged GOP Chairmen of relevant House Committees to examine the 'urgent matter' of 'potential manipulation' of the company's stock price.
- Trump Media recently reported a $58 million loss in 2023 with minimal revenue. The company's price-to-sales ratio, a common stock valuation method, is notably high compared to competitors in the social media sector.
- In the communication to Congress, Trump Media highlighted that data suggests 'just four market participants' accounted for over 60% of the exceptional trading volume in the company's stock: Citadel Securities, Virtu Americas, G1 Execution Services, and Jane Street Capital.
Live updates: Watches and warnings as storms roll into Tampa Bay: The stormy weather could bring flooding and gusty winds, according to forecasters.
tampabay.com/news/weather/2024/04/11/tampa-bay-weather-warnings-watches-tornadoes-storms-rain-flooding/
Computer-generated fake nudes discovered by victims on the internet, Florida cops say
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article287938705.html
Broward School Board is asked to rescind teacher pay raises: The proposal, called "No Employee Left Behind," is scheduled to be discussed Tuesday ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/10/broward-school-board-is-asked-to-rescind-teacher-pay-raises/
Bill Maher Blasts Disney For Hiring Brian Peck, Calls Out Hollywood: Furious over the reveals in ‘Quiet on Set,’ Bill Maher rants about Hollywood ...
wegotthiscovered.com/news/disgusted-bill-maher-blasts-disney-for-hiring-brian-peck-and-calls-out-the-hypocrisy-of-hollywood/
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