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DeSantis Picks Up Key Endorsement From Iowa Religious Leader
The endorsement by Bob Vander Plaats was long expected, but comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis has tried to build momentum…
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A.C.L.U. Sues DeSantis Over Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Campus Group
The News The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Thursday claiming that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida education…
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Supreme Court Refuses to Revive Florida Law Restricting Drag Shows
A federal judge in Orlando ruled that the law violated the First Amendment, saying it was “specifically designed to suppress…
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See You Later, Not-an-Alligator
Sidney Godfrey was sitting in the passenger seat of a truck slowly cruising over a levee one night in 2018.…
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For Book Fairs, Scholastic Will Separate Titles That Deal With Race and Gender
Schools can opt to display these books — or not. The list includes biographies of the civil rights icon John…
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For Gaetz, Washington Drama Could Fuel Florida Ambitions
As rumors swirl about a 2026 bid for governor of Florida, Matt Gaetz said his only political goal was “electing…
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Wildfire Smoke From Canada Creates Unhealthy Air Quality in Florida
Moderate to unhealthy air quality was being reported across the state on Tuesday as smoke filtered down to the surface.
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Florida Considers Tough Discipline for College Staff Who Break Bathroom Law
The Latest The Florida State Board of Education is expected to vote Wednesday on new rules at state colleges for…
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The College Board Says A.P. Psychology Is ‘Effectively Banned’ in Florida
The nonprofit said it would not remove a section on gender and sexual orientation, as Florida had requested, and advised…
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Leprosy May Be Endemic in Central Florida, Scientists Report
The News Leprosy, a fearsome scourge of ancient civilizations, may have become a permanent fixture in Florida, according to a…
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