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Florida Approves Controversial Guidelines for Black History

By Solcyre Burga

Where the Disney v. DeSantis Case Stands—And How It Unfolded

By Solcyre Burga

What to Know About Florida's New 'Don't Say Gay' Rule That Bans Discussion of Gender for All Students

By Solcyre Burga

2 More Florida Republicans Plan to Back Trump

By Eric Cortellessa
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Exclusive: Florida Republican Endorses Trump

Rep. Cory Mills tells TIME he is endorsing the former President, as several other prominent Florida Republicans have informed associates they expect to do the same.

By Eric Cortellessa

Miami Beach Never Wanted Spring Break Partiers, Mayor Says After Deadly Shootings

“I don't think we need to be an all-night party town. We offer so much more,” Mayor Dan Gelber says.

By Tara Law

Florida Set to Dramatically Expand Its 'Don't Say Gay' Laws. Here's What They Will Do

Critics of the law fear the law would prevent queer students and families from equal participation in the classroom

By Solcyre Burga

DeSantis Goes After All of the AP Courses

The Florida governor's latest target may excite his base, but could leave millions of students with fewer options to prepare for their future.

By Philip Elliott

What to Know About the GOP Bill That’s Putting Millions Toward DeSantis' Migrant Relocation Program

DeSantis still has to sign the measure before it goes into effect

By Anisha Kohli

Florida Won't Ask Student Athletes to Share Menstrual History

Parents rejoice over a rare win in Florida education policy

By Anisha Kohli

Florida May Force High School Athletes to Disclose Their Menstrual History

The menstrual history questions have been part of Florida’s athletics pre-participation form for more than 20 years, but have been optional

By Anisha Kohli

Why DeSantis Is Unlikely to Announce Soon

DeSantis, and other GOP Governors like Youngkin and Noem, hope to spend time banking political wins in their states to campaign on later.

By Philip Elliott

Migrants Lead Florida's post-Ian Clean-up

Migrant workers are flooding-in to help Florida rebuild after Hurricane Ian, even as Governor Ron DeSantis wages a crusade against them.

By Ciara Nugent

What Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill Could Mean for LGBTQ Kids

On Tuesday night, President Joe Biden took to Twitter to condemn a controversial bill that’s swiftly moving through the Florida legislature. The proposed law, often referred to by critics as “Don’t Say Gay” legislation, bans...

By Madeleine Carlisle

Disney World Pauses Vaccine Mandate for Employees

Those who aren’t vaccinated will be required to wear face masks and practice social distancing, Fox 35 reported.

By Josyana Joshua / Bloomberg

Florida Reports Record New COVID-19 Cases

The previous record of 12,977 cases reported on a single day was set by California on July 7

By Sanya Mansoor

Trump Retweets Video of Supporter Saying 'White Power'

Trump's retweet comes amid more than a month of nationwide protests against institutional racism

By Sanya Mansoor

Fired Florida Scientist Creates COVID-19 Dashboard

Rebekah Jones says she was fired for refusing to manipulate coronavirus data that would justify reopening the state's economy

By Sanya Mansoor

Black Lives Matter Activist Found Dead in Florida

Oluwatoyin Salau, a 19-year-old Black Lives Matter protestor, was found dead on Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla. after being reported missing a week earlier according to police. Salau's body was discovered along with the body of...

By Mahita Gajanan

Crisis Line Manager Discusses Working Amid COVID-19

The senior manager of a local Miami helpline tells Katie Couric about clients struggling with hunger, abuse and evictions

By Sanya Mansoor
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