Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation that bans all state funding for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the state’s universities on Monday. DeSantis signed the legislation, SB 266, on the campus of New College of Florida, an institution to which he has made drastic changes this year. SB 266 prevents any public university from … Continued
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republicans on Tuesday handed Gov. Ron DeSantis another legislative victory after lawmakers signed off on a sweeping anti-immigration measure that will guarantee millions of dollars more for a controversial program the governor used to fly migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard. DeSantis, who is expected to announce a run for president … Continued
An Epoch Times investigation discovered a Florida activist group secretly sent hundreds of children transgender sex-change kits across the country. The “Build-A-Queer” kits contain breast binders, condoms, fake male genitalia called “packers,” tape used to bind and hide male genitalia, and more. Several of these items can potentially harm children, experts have told The Epoch … Continued
The Florida legislature on Wednesday passed a “bathroom bill” that bans transgender people from using public restrooms that don’t align with their sex at birth. The GOP-controlled Senate voted 26-12 to approve HB 1521 — and the House passed it a short time later in an 80-36 vote. The measure now heads to the desk … Continued
A Democrat congresswoman sold shares in First Republic Bank while the price was tanking – then purchased stock in JPMorgan before it took over the doomed institution. The news comes the same day a bipartisan bill was introduced by left-wing ‘squad’ member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Trump supporter Matt Gaetz to ban stock trading by members of Congress. Florida legislator Lois … Continued
The Walt Disney Co. sued Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in federal court Wednesday, asking it to overturn state efforts to control Disney World and intensifying a battle between a global entertainment giant and a likely White House contender. In its lawsuit, Disney accused DeSantis and his administration of illegally using the state government to … Continued
Florida’s legislature is pushing through legislation that its proponents say will end benefits that serve as “incentives” for illegal immigrants to come to the state while cracking down on immigrant smuggling and other provisions seen as benefiting migrants. “Why does anybody want to actually go through the process of actually becoming legal when all of … Continued
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will allow eight jurors to be enough to impose capital punishment in state cases, making Florida the fourth state that will not require a unanimous vote to impose the death sentence. The legislation, SB 450, allows for a two-thirds supermajority vote of jurors, and seeks to change … Continued
Florida education officials voted on Wednesday to prohibit virtually any classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in all public school grades, expanding on a law signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that barred such lessons for younger students. The new rule, which does not require legislative approval, is part of a broader rightward … Continued
More than two feet of rain piled up in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, prompting a flash flood emergency and turning major roadways into rivers as a slow-moving storm inundated South Florida. A state of emergency was issued on Thursday as many roadways were still inundated and the city’s airport remained closed. The flash flood emergency was issued by the … Continued
A city in Florida has been ordered to pay a combined $75,000 in damages to two therapists, while the county has been ordered to pay $100,000 for passing bans on therapy for minors seeking help with unwanted same-sex attraction. In a final judgment entered last Thursday, U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg ordered the city of Boca Raton … Continued
There was chaos in the Florida Capitol on Thursday with protesters flooding the building as the state House prepared to vote on a bill that would outlaw abortions in Florida after six weeks. The law essentially is a total ban on abortions as most women don’t realize they’re pregnant until after six weeks. Dozens of protesters were seen shouting … Continued
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