Biden to Give Abortion-Focused Speech in Florida, Tying State Ban to Trump
President Biden is expected to condemn Florida's six-week abortion ban in a speech in Tampa, blaming former President Trump for its enactment. [ more ]
Florida Abortion Ban to Take Effect, Cutting Off Major Access Point
Florida's stringent new abortion law banning most abortions after six weeks will force residents from the state and neighboring states to seek the procedure in Virginia or farther. [ more ]
Doctors race against Florida's six-week abortion ban
Providers in Florida are rushing to perform abortions before the six-week ban goes into effect, creating a challenging situation for both patients and clinics. [ more ]
Abortion Bans in Arizona and Florida Will Face Voters in November
State supreme courts in Florida and Arizona are allowing strict abortion bans to go into effect, limiting abortion access in the South and Southwest. [ more ]
Democrats dream of turning Florida blue with abortion rights boost
Florida's highest court allows a near-total abortion ban from May 1 until at least January, with a ballot initiative in November to potentially undo it.
The six-week abortion ban in Florida will primarily impact women seeking abortions in the first trimester, setting a significant precedent. [ more ]
Legal Settlement Clarifies Reach of Florida's Don't Say Gay' Law
Florida parental rights law settlement allows discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools outside formal instruction.
Plaintiffs and Florida administration both claim victory in clarifying the scope of the law and emphasizing the importance of protecting LGBTQ+ individuals in school environments. [ more ]
Ron DeSantis says new law limiting book challenges will stop liberals from abusing the system
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an education bill limiting book challenges in Florida schools, allowing only parents to challenge multiple books. [ more ]
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How anarchists in North Carolina rescued books banned in Florida
A small bookstore in Asheville, North Carolina, took in 22,000 books rejected by a Florida school district due to their content on race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
The bookstore, Firestorm Books, is now sending the banned books to anyone who requests them, including many back to Florida. [ more ]
Video: Transgender activists stage die-in at Florida driver's license offices across the state
Transgender activists in Florida organized die-in protests at driver's license offices to protest the state's decision to criminalize changing gender on a license.
The activists are demanding that President Joe Biden's administration intervene based on federal authority under the Real ID Act. [ more ]
Florida leads nation in child drownings. Lawmakers want to fix that
Florida continues to lead the nation in child drowning deaths, with at least 97 kids drowning in 2023.
Legislators have proposed bills to address the issue, including one that would provide free swim lesson vouchers to children 4 and under in low-income families. [ more ]
Trump invited to get $54,000 in unclaimed property. Florida CFO says money could help fight 'very, very nasty people.'
Florida Division of Unclaimed Property holds $54,000 with Donald Trump's name. Chief financial officer attempted to create $5 million pool for Trump's legal bills. [ more ]
Florida's Abortion Ban Will Reach Well Beyond Florida
Florida's ban on abortion after six weeks significantly impacts abortion access in the Southeast, forcing women to travel farther to reach a clinic. [ more ]
Photos from Bob Graham's 'Work Days,' the jobs the late-governor loved most
Bob Graham connected with Floridians through over 400 workdays, emphasizing the value of public service and building meaningful relationships outside of politics. [ more ]
The meaning behind Taylor Swift's new hit songs revealed
Florida!!! is about reinventing oneself in Florida after life choices catch up or heartbreak. Who's Afraid of Little Old Me? delves into societal pressures on musicians. [ more ]
'Ramblin' Man' Dickey Betts' musical and life journey traces all over Florida
Dickey Betts, a founding member and lead guitarist of the Allman Brothers, had strong connections to Florida throughout his life and music career. [ more ]
Money's Getting Tight for Abortion Travel Funders as Florida, Arizona Bans Loom
Abortion funds in Florida and Arizona are struggling to meet the increased demand for out-of-state travel due to restrictive abortion laws, risking unintended pregnancies. [ more ]
Florida Budgets $558,000 to Surveil Immigrants When They Go to the Doctor
Florida allocates $558,000 for surveilling patients navigating immigration system, causing fear and reducing medical treatment, including prenatal care.
Unintended consequences of Florida's anti-immigrant law include pregnant migrant women avoiding care, businesses facing criminal penalties, and economic backlash. [ more ]
The Future of Abortion in Florida Will Be Determined by State Supreme Court
The fate of abortion access in Florida is being decided by the state Supreme Court.
The court is considering two cases: one regarding the right to vote on a measure protecting the right to abortion, and another challenging Florida's 15-week ban. [ more ]
A nurse and her former college teammate: two women killed by one's beau in Miami-Dade
Two young women, Sidney Capolino and Meghan Moore, were tragically killed in West Miami-Dade by the boyfriend of one of them. They were both graduates of New England College and played on the women's ice hockey team together.
Meghan Moore had recently obtained her registered nurse license in Florida, adding to the tragedy of their deaths. [ more ]
Settlement over Florida law will allow discussion of LGBTQ+ topics
The settlement over Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law restores the ability to discuss LGBTQ issues in classrooms.
The settlement clarifies that the law restricts only classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, not the discussion of these topics. [ more ]
Miami gas prices just increased by double digits. Will they go higher? Take a look
Gas prices in Florida are rising, with Miami seeing a 10-cent increase at the pump and Palm Beach County remaining the most expensive in South Florida.
North Florida has the cheapest gas prices among different regions in the state. [ more ]
Did a Florida school district send permission slips to teach kids Black history? Here are the facts - Poynter
Parents do not need to give permission for students to receive ordinary instruction like African American History in Florida.
The incident involving a permission slip for a Black History Month activity stemmed from confusion over the Parental Rights in Education law in Florida. [ more ]
Florida law blasted after permission slip sent to hear Black author's book
A controversial "parental rights" law in Florida is facing scrutiny after a confusion over a parental permission slip at a Miami elementary school.
The law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, has been criticized for its vague language and lack of clarification, causing confusion and a chilling effect on educators. [ more ]
Florida School Asks Parents If It's Okay For A Black Person's Book To Be Read During Black History Month
A Florida school district is under scrutiny for asking parents to give consent for their children to participate in the reading of a book by an African American author.
The article criticizes the lack of context provided about the author and suggests that it may be a conservative author like Thomas Sowell rather than an African American author discussing racial issues. [ more ]
"Shocking" school permission slip requires parental consent for a visit from a Black author
A Florida school faced backlash for asking parents to sign permission slips for their children to listen to a reading from a Black author.
The school's request was a response to Florida's Parents' Bill of Rights, which gives parents the power to object to classroom content based on their beliefs. [ more ]
Hundreds of trans people stage dramatic 'die-in' protests across Florida
Transgender activists in Florida are protesting against a policy change that prohibits altering gender markers on state-issued identification cards.
The memo, written by Robert Kynoch of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, stated that allowing gender marker changes undermines the purpose of identification records. [ more ]
Florida Activists Protest Anti-Transgender Policy, Organize Die-Ins Outside DMVs
This article highlights the recent protests in Florida against a policy change that disallows transgender people from changing the gender marker on their driver's license.
The protests are organized by the Youth Action Fund, who argue that this policy change contributes to transgender erasure and could result in potential fraud charges. [ more ]
Florida Democrats to Biden: Block trans license ban with Real ID Act
Florida's Democratic congressional delegation has urged the Biden administration to block the state's driver's license gender marker ban for transgender individuals using the federal Real ID act.
This is the first time a state's entire Democratic congressional delegation has requested the administration's intervention in preventing discrimination against transgender individuals within the state. [ more ]
Black historians, Holocaust survivors: Miami schools seek parent consent for more events
Historian Marvin Dunn faced restrictions on discussing Black history in a Florida classroom due to a state law requiring parental consent for certain activities.
The Parental Rights in Education law in Florida seeks to give parents greater control over their children's education and requires consent for activities including guest speakers and events. [ more ]
Spring Breakers beware: Florida won't tolerate chaos of recent years, DeSantis says
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is determined to prevent chaos and violence during Spring Break in Florida
Local authorities in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale are working with state and federal partners to ensure a safe and controlled environment during the busy Spring Break period [ more ]
This Florida Mall Has Gucci, Prada and Soon, Affordable Housing?
A luxury mall in Bal Harbour, Florida, is aiming to tackle the lack of affordable housing by using a new state law that allows developers to bypass certain zoning rules.
The owner of Bal Harbour Shops has filed an application to build a 20-story hotel and three residential towers with 600 units, 240 of which would be priced as workforce housing.
Local officials are not happy about the new law, as it strips them of their power to reject projects like these. [ more ]