Florida
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Florida Faces Lawsuits Over Sweeping New Elections Law
The moment Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill into law last week, several voter-advocacy groups filed lawsuits against it…
Highs, Lows for FL Seniors in Health Rankings Report
May is Older Americans Month, and a new report shows the Sunshine State is investing heavily in providing community support to help its older …
Some New College of Florida Students Feel 'Trapped' in 'Hostile Takeover'
Following what's described as a "hostile takeover" by right-wing conservatives, at the progressive New College of Florida, students and prospective …
New Campaign for Florida Voters to Decide on Abortion Protections
Arguing politicians should never be able to force a person to carry a pregnancy against their will, a coalition of abortion rights groups is now …
University-Led Reporting Lets Students Cover the Statehouse
Student reporters are stepping up to fill gaps in news coverage as the number of full-time statehouse reporters continues to decline. State …
FL Lawmakers Add $2 Million to Budget for Oral Health, Education
The Florida Legislature votes today on the state budget, the only bill the Florida Constitution requires that it pass. The record $117 billion …
'Have an Open Mind' Among Tips for Successful Adoption
Over the past decade, 1,000 Florida children in foster care now have permanent homes, thanks to a program focused on placing older kids who typically …
Bipartisan Bill Could Help Save 600+ FL Wildlife Species
Conservation groups in Florida and around the country want Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to help states with wildlife conservation…
Grassroots Effort Protects Gulf of Mexico’s Largest Seagrass Bed
Florida's newest aquatic preserve is officially set to move forward, with a management plan aimed at protecting some 350,000 acres of sea grass…
Lawmakers Consider Plan to Expand Mobile Dental Units
Similar to food trucks, where the food kind of comes to you, mobile dental units are used to expand access to care in hard-to-reach, low-income and …
Parents Fight FL Education Policies with #NotFoolingUs Rally
Some students, parents and educators plan to rally to send a message to Gov. Ron DeSantis on April Fools' Day. The group of unions, parents and …
Survivors Call for Monument in Honor of Fallen Heroes
Robert Patterson received his Medal of Honor in 1969 for risking his life above and beyond the call of duty during the Vietnam War. He's among the 65 …