The ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill settlement permits Florida educators to talk about gender identity and sexual orientation

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian Under a settlement agreed on Monday between Florida school authorities and civil rights advocates who had challenged a state rule that detractors called “Don’t Say Gay,” students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, so long as it’s

This popular beach resort in Florida is “breaking up” for spring break

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Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL – Spring break hotspot – Courtesy: marchello74 Although Miami Beach, Florida, is usually one of the most popular spring break spots in the nation, the island community is refusing to welcome spring breakers this year. With the launch of a new advertising campaign on Friday, the city of Miami Beach

A 50-foot sperm whale washes up on a sandbar off the Florida coast of Venice

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Sperm whale in water – Courtesy: Animalgraphy Update: Sperm whale has died. Off the Florida shore of Venice Beach, authorities made an effort to assist a 50-foot beached whale on Sunday. By Sunday night, officials had revised their estimates of the whale’s length and weight, which had been 50 feet long and 50,000–70,000 pounds. The

Christian Wilkins lands insane deal with Raiders

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Christian Wilkins on Miami Dolphins field – Photo: April Visuals/Shutterstock.com Christian Wilkins’ tenure with the Miami Dolphins is now ended after he signed his massive deal on the open market. Multiple reports state that Wilkins and the Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with a guaranteed $84.75 million and a

It might soon be against the law to let go of a balloon in Florida: Explanation of balloon release bans

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Woman releasing balloons – Photo: Song_about_summer/Shutterstock.com Florida may soon impose fines for willfully launching a balloon into the sky if the state is successful in tightening its regulations around littering. It’s a component of a larger initiative that includes legislation in at least eight other states to safeguard wildlife, birds, dolphins, and turtles from ingesting

Florida’s legal attempt to rescind the “woke” workplace training ban fails

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“Woke” fight – Governor Ron DeSantis signing document in front of crowd – Photo: Yes Market Media/Shutterstock.com On Monday, an appeals court in the United States ruled that a Florida law supported by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, which outlawed required workplace diversity training that advocates progressive ideas, infringes upon employers’ constitutional right to free expression.

Legislators in Florida approve new state license plates

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Florida License Plates — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Lutsenko_Oleksandr TALLAHASSEE, Florida – With almost 150 different specialty license plates available in Florida, drivers may showcase their support for charities, colleges, sports teams, and even Disney World. A bill that would provide state citizens even more alternatives for license plates was approved by the Florida

What You Should Know About Florida’s Brightline Rail’s Upcoming New Stop

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Brightline Train – (Credit: Brightline) In its most recent expansion, high-speed rail operator Brightline plans to establish a brand-new stop along Florida’s Treasure Coast. Brightline told Travel + Leisure that the new station will be situated in Stuart, Florida, and is anticipated to open in the second half of 2026. The city was picked because

Florida Virtual School Hosts First-Time Student Career Fair and Expo

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Young student participating in virtual class on laptop – Courtesy: Florida Virtual School The inaugural Student Career Fair and Expo at Florida Virtual School (FLVS) drew over 375 students and numerous industry professionals from across the state on February 29. Students got the chance to attend presentations and network with experts from throughout the state

The date of the Trump Florida documents trial has not been set

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Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock- WILKES-BARRE, PA – AUGUST 2, 2018: President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a campaign rally held at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The criminal trial of the former president Donald Trump, who is accused of stealing confidential White House records, is probably going to be