Government
Gov. Desantis chooses Florida AG Ashely Moody to replace Rubio in US SenateFlorida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio’s seat in the U.S. Senate, Gov. Ron DeSantis determined. Rubio is expected to give up his Senate seat as… Read More
Courts
Trump-appointed judge lets Florida’s ban on sex changes for inmates stand(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A federal district court judge on Friday declined to block enforcement of a Florida Department of Corrections policy banning most sex change treatments and… Read More
Politics
Florida state representative announces switch from Democrat to Republican Party(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel announced Friday that she is switching her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. Cassel, who represents Florida’s 101st… Read More
Culture
Disney mutes transgender storyline as LGBTQ themes flop at box officeDisney has axed a transgender story arc in the animated series Win or Lose, according to multiple media reports. The transgender character will remain in the series, but… Read More
Weather
Hurricanes potentially spread more than 200 invasive species in southeast(The Center Square) – In addition to recovering from the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit Florida 13 days apart, the state, and other southeastern states may… Read More
Government
More than half of US states have banned ‘gender-affirming’ sex changes for minors, showing wide support for protecting kidsMore than half of U.S. states have banned “gender-affirming” sex changes for minors, showing widespread support for keeping kids from irreparable harm. States from New Hampshire to Montana,… Read More
Public Education
Florida teachers’ union membership declined 15% after state law prohibited union strong-armingThe Florida state teachers’ union is bleeding members by the thousands, a year-end report reveals. The Florida Education Association (FEA) told the U.S. Department… Read More
Public Education
Major textbook publisher caught spreading LGBTQ and DEI ideology in schools(The Daily Signal) – “Pretty disgusting” and “grotesque.” That’s how a Florida parent described an online session for students on “gender” provided by two K-12 virtual public schools in… Read More
Public Education
Teacher allegedly found naked on floor in elementary school classroom(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Police arrested a Florida teacher after he was allegedly found naked in an elementary school classroom on Thanksgiving Day. Port St. Lucie Police… Read More
Public Education
Florida charter and school choice summit hits record attendanceA charter school and school choice conference hosted by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) set a new attendance record, welcoming 1,300 attendees and exhibitors. Read More
Politics
Trump names Florida’s Bondi Attorney General after Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal(The Daily Signal) – President-elect Donald Trump wasted little time in naming another attorney general Thursday after former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida withdrew his nomination earlier in the… Read More
Politics
Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s Attorney General nominee; his future, and next nominee, are unknownEmbattled Republican Matt Gaetz “has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation,” the Associated Press reported. Read More
Government
Not just Trump signs: Employees reveal FEMA’s systematic woke discrimination(The Daily Signal) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency is under fire after a supervisor directed staff to avoid helping Florida residents with signs supporting Donald Trump, but that… Read More
Government
Florida sues FEMA officials over Hurricane Helene, Milton failures(The Center Square) – The state of Florida is suing current and former federal employees personally for allegedly ignoring storm victim households solely because of their political affiliation. Read More
Christian Schools
Florida school, church called to resist government order to closeA Florida school-choice advocacy group is urging a school and church to ignore an order to shut down from state regulators. The Florida Citizens… Read More
Government
China, anti-DEI, Ukraine: What you need to know about Trump’s pick for National Security Advisor(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump’s choice of national security adviser is a combat veteran who has been a strong opponent of DEI in the military and… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschooling continues growth among black familiesMother-of-three Catoya Owens is one of many black parents around the country who have made the switch to homeschooling over the last few years. “A lot of parents… Read More
Politics
Highly-contested abortion ballot initiative fails in Florida, preserving 6-week ban(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Floridians rejected a measure to enshrine a constitutional right to abortion Tuesday, retaining the state’s six-week ban. Amendment 4 is poised to… Read More
Public Education
Florida schools score best in innovation, helping disadvantaged studentsFlorida schools top the nation in several key measures, a testimony to two decades of reforms led chiefly by Republican governors, a new report says. The Sunshine State’s… Read More
Politics
Left-wing dark money and unions team up to enshrine abortion in Florida’s constitution(Daily Caller News Foundation) – As election day approaches and polls narrow, out-of-state groups are pouring tens of millions into Florida to enshrine abortion as a right in the… Read More