AP Psychology is ‘effectively banned’ in Florida because of gender, sexuality chapter

According to The College Board, which manages the AP program, Florida superintendents were instructed by the state on Thursday to abandon their Advanced Placement Psychology classes unless they cover no material associated with gender or sexuality. However, the College Board noted that such a change would prevent the courses from being referred to as Advanced

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis threatens legal action following declines in Bud Light stock

Bud Light beer display at grocery store – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by The Toidi In response to a conservative boycott earlier this year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced an investigation into AB InBev, the beverage company behind Bud Light. DeSantis discussed the subject on Fox News on Thursday night. He said that the state

The Sunshine State is officially America’s inflation hotspot

Rising inflations costs in FL: South Florida shoreline – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pisaphotography Florida, where housing costs are consistently out of control, is currently the inflation hotspot in the United States. With a 9 percent inflation rate for the year that ended in April, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach region has the highest

The NWS says that a tornado with winds of up to 100 mph touched down in Central Florida

Tornado Damage — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Dustie An EF-1 tornado was reported to have made landfall in Central Florida on Wednesday night. It traveled about a mile and caused major damage to up to 50 residences in its path. The tornado came down near the Lighthouse Landing subdivision in South Patrick Shores, a

Here’s everything you need to know about the Sunshine State’s upcoming 2023 hurricane sales tax holiday

Aisles full of supplies at Home Depot – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by QualityHD Starting now, you can purchase home items with no sales tax for the next 12 days in preparation for this year’s hurricane season. May 27th through June 9th is the first of Florida’s two Disaster Preparedness sales tax holidays, and August

Florida angler was bitten by a shark on a dock for the second time this week

Woman swimming with shark swimming beneath her – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Willyam Bradberry The second shark bite incidence of the week included a Florida angler who was bitten on the foot on Friday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Around 8 o’clock in the evening, the shark bit the 35-year-old man when

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces he is entering the 2024 U.S. presidential race 

Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida, on July 31, 2018 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis formally entered the 2024 presidential race through a Twitter event with tech billionaire Elon Musk where he anticipated making his candidacy known

Tiger Woods’ putt-putt entertainment venue is coming to Daytona Beach. Here’s what you need to know.

PopStroke, partially owned by Tiger Woods – Popstroke Wesley Chapel location under construction at Cypress Creek Town Center – Courtesy: PopStroke rendering Do you want to up your putt-putt game? According to the company, Daytona Beach is one of 13 locations planned for a PopStroke golf complex, which is partially owned by Tiger Woods. The

After being attacked on her arms, legs, and stomach by a shark, a 13-year-old Florida girl fought back

Great White Shark – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Martin Prochazkacz A 13-year-old girl successfully fought off a shark in the waters off Fort Pierce, Florida, and is now recovering from bites on her body, arm, finger, and knee. Ella Reed lives across the street from the beach, but she encountered what she believes to