In the aftermath of rejecting a proposed pilot program of African American Studies, Florida’s governor and Department of Education are facing heated backlash from members of the black community. On Jan. 25, advocates of the proposed “Advanced Placement Program®” (AP) African American Studies—rejected by the Florida Department of Education (DOE) because it violates Florida laws—gathered…
DeSantis Faces Heated Backlash Over Rejection of AP African American Studies
January 27, 2023
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Manasota Key on Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast
Manasota Key in Englewood, Florida is still referred to as Southwest Florida’s “best kept secret,” though it isn’t as undiscovered as it used to be. Recently, Hurricane Ian hit this area hard, yet the Gulf Coast Floridians are resilient and aim to be prepared for this upcoming winter’s beach season. Manasota Key is an 11-mile-long…
Florida Teachers Shut Down Classroom Libraries in Fear of Felony Charges
January 26, 2023
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Teachers in Manatee County, Florida are scrambling to shut down their classroom libraries out of fear that unapproved books made available to students could violate Florida pornography laws and carry a third-degree felony charge. The move comes in response to a new rule that provides clarification of Florida House Bill 1467 (pdf). HB 1467 requires books…
Florida Democrat Files Bill to Block Parental Rights Law That Opponents Say Keeps Children From ‘Ideas’
January 26, 2023
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The “Children’s Bill of Rights Act” filed by a Florida Democrat could potentially strip away a parent’s right to stop their child from accessing sexually explicit material, or gender, or racial literature. House Bill 217, filed on Jan. 17 by Michele Rayner-Goolsby (D), appears to be the Left’s answer to the Parental Rights in Education…
After 18 Years, $1.5 Billion Dike Repair Done at Florida’s Lake Okeechobee
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—After 18 years, a $1.5 billion project was officially completed Wednesday to repair the sprawling dike around Florida’s Lake Okeechobee that protects thousands of people from potentially catastrophic flooding during hurricanes. The Herbert Hoover Dike project overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was completed three years ahead of schedule and at…
Wife, Husband Planned Fatal Shooting in Hospital for Weeks
ORLANDO, Fla.—The plan had been in the works for weeks: Ellen Gilland, 76, would fatally shoot her terminally ill, 77-year-old husband, Jerry, and then kill herself. But after shooting him in the head in an 11th-floor hospital room, she couldn’t carry through with the rest. Instead, still armed, Gilland was in a four-hour standoff with…
Florida’s Death Penalty: DeSantis Calls for Repeal of Unanimous Jury Requirement
January 26, 2023
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the Florida Legislature to change a state law that requires a unanimous jury vote to impose a death sentence. Speaking at the Florida Sheriffs Association Winter Conference in St. Johns County on Jan. 23, DeSantis called upon Florida’s legislators to reconsider the state’s requirement that a jury must vote unanimously…
Florida Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Abortion Law
January 25, 2023
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The Florida Supreme Court on Jan. 23 agreed to hear Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit attempting to overturn the state’s 15-week abortion limit but declined to stay the law while the case is pending. Four justices voted against the stay; one, dissenting, voted for it. The Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality Law, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed…
[PREMIERING at 4 PM ET] Will Other States Follow Suit?
In this episode of Counterculture, Danielle celebrates the great wins of Florida. As many states locked down, Florida was a bastion of freedom. As many shied away from culture issues, Florida embraced them. Danielle interviews Turning Point USA contributor Erin Elmore about Florida’s great success. …
Activists Charged With Vandalizing Pro-life Facilities After FBI Investigation
Two left-wing activists, including one who says she’s part of Antifa, have been charged with painting threatening messages on pro-life facilities in Florida. Amber Smith-Stewart, 23, and Caleb Freestone, 27, were indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy against rights and violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. According to court…
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