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Florida school board forced to remove dozens of books after parents read 'graphic' passages aloud
The Indian River County (Florida) School Board was forced to remove several dozen books from school libraries after concerned parents were stopped from reading explicit excerpts aloud at a board meeting. Read More.
Florida shoppers taking advantage of disaster preparedness sales tax holiday
The disaster preparedness sales tax holiday runs now through Sept. 8. Read More.
Palm Beach County Democrats' advantage continues to shrink
One longtime Democrat elected official is among the defectors. Read More.
Palm Beach County high schools rankings in US News World Reports
Here's a breakdown of how Palm Beach County schools ranked nationally and among Florida high schools. There's a new one that's top ranked. Read More.
Florida ranks as top U.S. state for education. Here’s why
While the Sunshine State placed at No. 10 overall, the report lists Florida as a state with a “sizable system” of universities and community colleges. Read More.
Lake Worth Beach becomes Florida’s first LGBTQ+ sanctuary city
The city of Lake Worth Beach has become a sanctuary city for the LGBTQ community and their families, the first of its kind in Florida. Read More.
Poll: most Florida voters say the state is better off than others; approve of DeSantis’s job performance
A new Florida Chamber of Commerce poll finds a majority of Florida voters are optimistic about the state’s economy, with more than half believing it is better off than other states. Governor … Read More.
Chamber poll: Floridians still high on DeSantis, but not Biden
More than half of Florida voters say the Governor is doing a good job. Read More.
AOC maintained up to $50K in student loan debt while calling for its cancellation, disclosures show
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez maintained between $15,000 to $50,000 in student loan debt as she advocated for its elimination last year, new disclosures show. Read More.
Former Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell announces plan to challenge Florida Sen. Rick Scott in 2024
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a former Democratic congresswoman from Florida, announced that she plans to challenge Sen. Rick Scott in the 2024 election. Read More.
Florida ‘Anti-Chinese Land Law’ Upheld By Federal Court
A new Florida law limits landownership rights of noncitizens domiciled in China or other specific countries. It was upheld in District Court recently. An appeal is likely Read More.
Florida officials expand dengue fever alert as cases rise
Florida health officials placed Broward County under a mosquito-borne illness alert this month as cases of dengue fever are rising. Read More.
ChatGPT has a 'significant' liberal bias, researchers say
Researchers warned ChatGPT’s bias could “amplify the existing challenges involving political processes.” Read More.
Employment up more than 3.0 percent in Nevada, Texas, and Florida, July 2022–July 2023
Over the year ended July 2023, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 36 states and was essentially unchanged in 14 states and the District of Columbia. Read More.
2 arrested in Central Florida human trafficking investigation, MBI seeks more possible victims
Joselito Martinez-Gonzalez, 34, and Tanya Wurster, 30, face felony charges Read More.
