Government
Sen. Scott encourages governors to opt into federal school choice program(The Daily Signal) – In a letter to the National Governors Association, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has called on the governors of every state to opt into the new… Read More
Culture
Florida AG demands U.S. Masters Swimming rescind policy allowing biological males to compete against women, threatens legal actionFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier has a clear message to U.S. Masters Swimming: keep men out of female competitions and locker rooms, or face a lawsuit. “Today, we called on… Read More
Government
Florida enacts multiple laws expanding school choiceThree new pro-school choice laws are now in effect in Florida. HB 1105, HB 443 and SB 248, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, took effect July… Read More
Public Education
Report: Florida business owners concerned with poor math skills of job candidatesLack of math proficiency in public schools is worrying Florida’s business owners, a new report reveals. The Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation surveyed and interviewed… Read More
Government
Trump tours Florida’s new ‘Alcatraz’ for illegals(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump toured a new detention center for illegal aliens referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Florida Everglades on Tuesday. “I… Read More
Culture
Historic US child rescue: 60 missing, trafficked children saved in Florida operation(The Washington Stand) – Florida’s “Operation Dragon Eye” was successful in rescuing 60 children who were missing, endangered, or victims of human trafficking, state officials announced Monday. Republican Florida Attorney General… Read More
Government
Watch: Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to house detained illegal immigrants in EvergladesIt’s called “Alligator Alcatraz,” after the famous San Francisco prison once considered impossible to escape. “If people get out, there’s not much waiting for them other than alligators and… Read More
Government
DeSantis expected to sign bill allowing charters to share public school facilitiesFlorida’s leadership in educational freedom took another step forward this week when lawmakers passed a bill allowing charter schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public school buildings. Republicans advanced the measure… Read More
Government
K-12 education is thriving in Florida, where half of students don’t attend their local public schoolFlorida has reached a tipping point: More than half of K-12 students in America’s third-largest state are educated outside their local, conventional public school. The Sunshine State has been… Read More
Christian Schools
Florida provides roadmap for Christian education as Catholic enrollment soarsFlorida’s Catholic schools saw significant enrollment growth for the second straight year amid flatter numbers nationwide. The growth is explained in part by the state’s expansive… Read More
Government
Florida bill to expand athletic opportunities for private school students heads to governorLegislation heading to the desk of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would expand athletic opportunities for private school students. The Florida Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure… Read More
DEI
Large Florida school district ends discriminatory DEI hiring practices(The Heartlander) — A Florida school district is cutting ties with unfair Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The Palm Beach County School Board, representing one of the nation’s largest… Read More
Public Education
11 Florida universities working with ICE on immigration enforcementPublic universities in Florida have agreed to help enforce federal immigration laws. Police departments at 11 universities have signed agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to help the Trump administration… Read More
Culture
Abortions drop by 12,000 in Florida after heartbeat law takes effect(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Abortions in Florida declined significantly in 2024 after the state passed a 6-week ban on the procedure in 2023. Roughly 73,710 abortions were… Read More
Culture
2 dead, 6 wounded, gunman in custody after shooting at Florida State UniversityA 20-year-old is in custody after allegedly opening fire and killing two people on the campus of Florida State University. The gunman and at least six others are reportedly injured,… Read More
Government
DeSantis cracks down on colleges repackaging DEI despite Florida ban(The Daily Signal) – Some college administrators have “repurposed DEI under a different banner” and “think they can get away with it” despite anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion laws Florida… Read More
Politics
Despite off-year obstacles, GOP takes 3 out of 4 contests in Florida, WisconsinBilled as a barometer on President Donald Trump’s second term agenda, the elections in Florida and Wisconsin gave both parties some bragging rights on Tuesday in off-year and special elections. Read More
World
Weekend roundup: Pressure on Putin, Greenland; France’s Le Pen convicted; Trump talks aid for farmersOver the weekend, President Donald Trump pressed Russia’s Putin on Ukraine peace talks, threatened oil tariffs, and jabbed Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, while entertaining a Greenland acquisition, irking Denmark. Trump increases pressure… Read More
Courts
Federal court rules parents had no right to know school was socially transitioning daughter(The Daily Signal) – A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit recently determined that the efforts of a Florida middle school to help a minor… Read More
Politics
‘We have to tighten our belts’: Byron Donalds calls for DOGE cuts to continue(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds appeared on Fox Business Tuesday and called for continued reductions in government spending. The House of Representatives… Read More