Culture
Florida teens accused of bizarre attempted murder plot ordered held without bond(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Two Florida teenagers accused of plotting to murder a fellow student at their high school are being held without bond after prosecutors detailed what… Read More
Culture
‘We all have numbered days’: Former Senator Ben Sasse talks terminal illness, gospel truth, love of neighborFormer U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, is “redeeming the time” to live for Christ and love his neighbors, proclaiming that he’s “not dead yet” after receiving a terminal cancer… Read More
Politics
More states moving to close election funding loophole few voters knew existed(The Daily Signal) – As many as two dozen states could enact legislation this year to ban foreign funding of ballot measures, a trend that gained bipartisan support last… Read More
Culture
Spiritual awakening breaks out at Florida university, drawing comparisons to AsburyWhat began as an annual three-day worship conference has turned into a week-long season of continual prayer, praise and confession for students at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, drawing comparisons to the… Read More
Government
Florida grants more than $60 million in bonuses to teachers completing new western heritage coursesMore than 21,000 Florida teachers have completed a new civics course on the heritage of Western civilization, launched in January, Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a… Read More
Courts
Ex-teachers’ union chiefs headed to prison in $2.6M fraud caseThe former leaders of a Florida teachers’ union are heading to prison and must repay $2.6 million they stole during their tenure, a federal judge ordered Monday. Teresa… Read More
Courts
Couple welcomes genetically unrelated baby girl, sues fertility clinic over embryo mix-upA Florida couple is suing a fertility clinic after the wife gave birth to a child who isn’t even biologically related to them. The anonymous parents –… Read More
Opinion
Florida takes the lead on school choice. Here’s why other states should follow.(The Daily Signal) – National School Choice Week highlights the education options available to students across the United States. In Florida, we celebrate the historic action to implement the… Read More
Public Education
Florida weighs constitutional amendment to protect religion in schoolsThe Florida Legislature is considering a constitutional amendment to protect religious expression in public schools. House Joint Resolution 583 – and its Senate… Read More
Courts
2 state AGs challenge DEI, racial quota policies as unconstitutionalIn separate opinions Monday, two state attorneys condemned racial discrimination in hiring – even to meet “racial quotas” or diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) standards. “This may come as a news flash to the radicals on the far-left,… Read More
Public Education
Florida becomes second state to break American bar chokehold on law schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Future lawyers in Florida are no longer required to attend a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), ending the “highly partisan”… Read More
Politics
Florida gubernatorial candidate proposes 50% tax on OnlyFans creatorsRepublican Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback has proposed a 50% sin tax on income earned by creators on OnlyFans. He argues the state should treat pornography as a socially… Read More
Government
Watch: DeSantis shows Florida’s budget smaller, more effective than New York’sFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a state budget Wednesday that is less than New York City’s and less than half the size of New York state’s. Despite… Read More
Culture
Study: Rank-and-file doctors oppose ‘gender-affirming care’ for minors(The Daily Signal) – While many health care associations support the experimental transgender medical interventions euphemistically described as “gender affirming care” for minors, most doctors in Florida agree… Read More
Public Education
Connecticut superintendent accused of DUI, loses job after contract violationMiddletown Public Schools in Connecticut has terminated its superintendent, citing a contract violation after learning of his arrest for driving under the influence. “Vázquez Matos failed to… Read More
Public Education
Florida becomes first state to adopt Phoenix Declaration to renew education(The Daily Signal) – On Thursday, Florida became the first state in the union to adopt the Phoenix… Read More
Courts
Parents could sue for wrongful death of unborn child under Florida billFlorida lawmakers are supporting a proposal that would allow parents to file wrongful death lawsuits over the loss of an unborn child, expanding existing law to recognize legal rights… Read More
Culture
School choice states top US population growth list, led by Florida, Texas, UtahThe three fastest-growing states in the U.S. all share a common edge: expansive school choice programs unleashing educational freedom. Florida, Texas and Utah gained the most population between… Read More
Public Education
Florida district highlights mental health resources after loss of 3 high school students in 1 weekSeminole County Public Schools in central Florida is mourning the loss of three students who committed suicide in a week – all who died within 48 hours of one… Read More
Courts
LBGT children’s books have ‘no First Amendment right’ to school libraries, Florida judge rulesA federal judge has affirmed a Florida school’s right to remove LGBT books from its library. U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor recently ruled against the authors of an… Read More