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
Courts
Moms for Liberty awarded over half a million in free speech battle against Florida school board(The Heartlander) — Moms for Liberty has officially settled a four-year-long legal battle against a Florida school board that stifled free speech. The parental rights group and four… Read More
Christian Schools
Enrollment grows for Florida nonprofit with no-cost Christian school for at-risk kidsA faith-based Florida nonprofit is continuing to grow its free private Christian school program to serve at-risk children in Palm Beach County, Florida. Urban Youth Impact in West Palm… Read More
Courts
Ryan Routh convicted at Trump assassination attempt trial(The Daily Signal) – Ryan Routh, arrested after an apparent attempt to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, in September… Read More
Culture
Hockey star Brad Marchand re-signs with Florida Panthers, citing no income taxFlorida Panthers forward Brad Marchand said tax policy factored into his decision to sign a six-year contract worth $31.5 million with the team this past offseason. “If… Read More
Public Education
Florida Board of Education chair outlines principles to create ‘informed, virtuous citizenry’Education shouldn’t just transmit knowledge – it should form character and cultivate “civic virtues essential to freedom,” argued the Florida State Board of Education chair in a recent address. Read More
Public Education
Report: Florida, Arizona, Mississippi top list for teacher freedom(The Center Square) – Only two states are better than Mississippi in teacher freedom, a report from the Heritage Foundation says The Education Freedom Report Card put Mississippi 17th… Read More
Culture
Watch: Man in Batman pajamas helps catch burglarA Florida man who was wearing Batman pajamas helped apprehend a burglar who had broken into his truck, allegedly stealing $800 worth of gift cards and jewelry. Read More
Culture
Bodycam: Cops bring home 5-year-old who walked himself to Chik-fil-A for breakfastA 5-year-old boy who walked himself to a Chik-fil-A in Jacksonville, Florida, one early morning in June was returned safely home later by local police. Bodycam footage of… Read More
Public Education
Florida district mulls closing, consolidating 34 schools to ‘rightsize’ under-enrolled spacesTo address a “chronic under-enrollment problem,” the sixth-largest U.S. school system is eyeing 34 of its buildings as targets to repurpose or potentially close during a multi-phase plan. Read More
Culture
Report: NY bleeding millionaires to other states (The Center Square) – New York’s share of the nation’s millionaires is declining along with much-needed tax revenue for the state, according to a new report from a fiscal… Read More