10 hours agoDeSantis signs bill for anti-communism lessons in schoolsGov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure that will lead to the history of communism being taught in grades…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
March 6, 2024Lawakers approve history of communism for schoolsUnder a bill co-sponsored by Rep. Robert Charles Brannan III of Macclenny, the history of communism would be taught in…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
February 14, 2024Should schools teach the history of communism?Rep. Robert Charles Brannan III of Maccleny proposes that schools teach the history of communism in grades as low as…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
February 7, 2024Bill that would restrict pride flags stalls in committeeThe bill to restrict flags flown on public buildings stalled in a Senate committee hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis supported…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
January 22, 2024Fees proposed for excessive challenges to schoolbooksHB 7025 calls for people who make objections to more than five materials during a calendar year to be assessed…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
January 18, 2024Florida education board takes aim at diversity programsThe State Board of Education on Wednesday approved rules that will prevent colleges from spending money on diversity, equity and…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
December 22, 2023Legislature attacks AI abuse as technology spreadsLegislative proposals target issues such as potential defamation of people using AI in media and use of the technology in…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
December 6, 2023Here are the governor’s priorities in 2024-25 budgetGov. Ron DeSantis proposed a variety of tax cuts and spending on such things as teacher salary increases and police…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida and Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
November 15, 2023Lawmakers may allow spouses to live in veterans facilitiesA Florida Senate panel backed the proposal, which also would apply to parents of military members who died in service.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
October 25, 2023Florida alleges Facebook and Instagram addict childrenFlorida Attorney General Ashley Moody has sued Meta, the parent company of the two social media platforms.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
September 27, 2023Florida sports betting faces a new challengeTwo parimutuel companies are challenging a multibillion-dollar gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
September 15, 2023Over 100,000 new students got Florida school vouchersA total of 242,929 students have enrolled in 2,098 private schools using vouchers through the state’s expanded programs.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
September 6, 2023Moms for Liberty co-founder appointed to ethics panelGov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed Tina Descovich to the Florida Commission on Ethics, which reviews conduct by public officers…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
August 24, 2023Special magistrates could weigh schoolbook disputesState education officials set the stage Wednesday for special magistrates to hear disputes about issues such as parents’ objections to…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
August 3, 2023AP Psychology classes ‘effectively banned’ in FloridaThe College Board says the state objects to content on sexual orientation and gender identity.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
April 28, 2023Florida Senate votes to block DEI spending in higher educationTwo of Northeast Florida’s senators voted against the bill. Two voted in favor.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
March 30, 2023Here’s how local lawmakers voted on gun law changesDemocratic legislators from Northeast Florida voted against a bill that allows people to carry guns without licenses. Republicans voted yes.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
March 23, 2023Massive expansion of school vouchers sent to governorThe Republican-controlled Senate passed the measure Thursday amid warnings from Democrats like Sen. Tracie Davis of Jacksonville.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
March 17, 2023House passes major school voucher expansionThe bill would make every Florida student eligible for taxpayer-backed school vouchers — a priority of House Speaker Paul Renner…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
February 9, 2023Athletic board drops questions about students’ menstrual cyclesThe Florida High School Athletic Association voted to remove questions about athletes’ menstrual history from a form required to participate…By Sarah McCammon - NPR and Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
January 31, 2023DeSantis wants to scrap college diversity programsGov. Ron DeSantis proposed a slate of reforms to eliminate what he considers a left-leaning political agenda in higher education.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
January 20, 2023UNF spends $3.5 million on diversity and inclusionThe University of North Florida — like other universities — had to report its diversity expenses as the state fights…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida and Randy Roguski
December 22, 2022DeSantis seeks grand jury probe into COVID-19 shotsSaying that COVID-19 vaccines have been “pushed on Americans,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday asked the state Supreme Court to…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
December 13, 2022State to scrutinize Duval Schools’ LGBTQ support guideThe State Board of Education is slated this week to scrutinize LGBTQ support guides and bathroom policies for transgender students…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida