Feb 09 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on strengthening Social Security, Medicare in Florida By Josh Boak, Steve Peoples, Associated Press President Joe Biden is taking direct aim at Republicans who have floated cuts to Social Security and Medicare. He told an audience in Florida on Thursday that he would create a “nightmare” for anyone who tried to do so. Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 8:18 College Board releases African American Studies course framework after DeSantis criticism By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas The College Board released the official framework of a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies. It comes after criticism from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who said the initial curriculum violated a state law limiting teachings on race in… Continue watching
Jan 31 Florida Gov. DeSantis pushes ban on diversity programs in state colleges By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced plans to block state colleges from having programs on diversity, equity and inclusion, and critical race theory. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 8:16 DeSantis defends blocking African American studies course in Florida schools By Geoff Bennett, Tess Conciatori Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended his administration's decision to block a course on African American studies from the state's public schools. He said teaching Black history is required in Florida schools, but the Advanced Placement course amounted to ‘indoctrination.’ The… Continue watching
Nov 17 Judge blocks Ron DeSantis law barring ‘woke’ education By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Tallahassee U.S. District Judge Mark Walker on Thursday issued a temporary injunction against the so-called "Stop Woke" act in a ruling that called the legislation "positively dystopian."… Continue reading
Nov 15 Trump expected to announce 3rd campaign for the White House By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Official paperwork forming the “Donald J. Trump for President 2024” campaign committee was filed with the Federal Election Commission about half an hour before he was scheduled to speak. Continue reading
Nov 09 WATCH: Florida Gov. Desantis gives update on Tropical Storm Nicole preparations By Associated Press Tropical Storm Nicole is forcing people from their homes in the Bahamas and threatens to grow into a rare November hurricane in Florida on Wednesday. Continue reading
Nov 08 Ron DeSantis wins governor’s race in Florida By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis wins reelection in Florida governor's race. Continue reading
Oct 24 Once a swing state, Florida becomes redder as GOP confidence grows By Steve Peoples, Adriana Gomez Licon, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Democrats are increasingly concerned that Florida may be slipping away this fall — and perhaps beyond — as emboldened Republicans seize on divisive cultural issues and demographic shifts in crucial contests for governor and the U.S. Senate. Continue reading
Oct 21 Judge again tosses challenge to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill By Mike Schneider, Associated Press For the second time in more than a month, a lawsuit challenging Florida's so-called "don't say gay" legislation that restricts teaching on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools has been dismissed by a federal judge. Continue reading