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May 9, 2024

Florida education commissioner says states need to be more 'aggressive' with policy, go back to basics

Florida Department of Education Secretary Manny Diaz Jr. told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital on Wednesday that the Sunshine State has become a model for paving the way for education freedom.

May 9, 2024

Florida mom charged in 'horrible' beating death of 4-year-old adopted son: 'Turns our stomachs'

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Patricia Saintizaire, 36, is facing multiple charges in the "horrible" beating death of her 4-year-old son, whom she adopted from Haiti in 2023.

May 8, 2024

Video of Ric Flair's confrontation at Gainesville restaurant goes viral: 'Kiss my a--'

WWE legend Ric Flair took a trip to a Gainesville, Florida, restaurant for a family member's graduation, but got into a verbal argument with one of the bartenders.

May 8, 2024

Video shows moments before deputies fatally shoot man armed with railroad spike at Florida church

Body camera footage shared by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's office show moments before a deputy-involved shooting early Tuesday morning in Plant City.

May 8, 2024

Education reform ‘accelerated,’ ‘fueled’ by ‘post-pandemic concerns’ from parents: report

Education reform has accelerated over the past 30 years and was "fueled" by post-pandemic concerns from parents, according to a report from the Center For Education Reform.

May 8, 2024

Bill to expand Florida's 'Safe Haven' law now on DeSantis' desk

A bill to expand Florida’s "Safe Haven" policy is now on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk awaiting his signature after it passed through the state legislature.

May 7, 2024

Boy Scouts of America making this big change to be more inclusive

For the first time in its history, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will rebrand and change its name next year as it seeks to create a more inclusive organization.

May 7, 2024

Boca Bash partier's parents issue apology after son caught dumping bins of trash into ocean

The family of a teen garbage dumper caught hefting heaps of trash into the Florida ocean hopes that the felony arrest will be good "learning experience" for the "young kids involved."

May 7, 2024

Man killed in confrontation with Florida law enforcement identified by Air Force

The U.S. Air Force identified 23-year-old Senior Airman Roger Fortson, who died at his off-base residence following an encounter with a sheriff's deputy.

May 7, 2024

University of Florida president rips 'stupid and reductionistic' anti-Israel protests, says negotiating unwise

University of Florida President Ben Sasse criticized disruptive anti-Israel protests while noting students' right to free speech in an interview with Jewish Insider.