Neo-Nazi groups spew hate outside Disney World and near Orlando, officials say

Groups of neo-Nazis and white supremacists spread antisemitic, white supremacist and anti-LGBTQ messages outside Disney World and in the nearby Orlando, Florida, area Saturday in the latest examples of rising antisemitism in the U.S., officials said.....MORE

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Brain Drain: Draconian Laws Have Educators Fleeing The Red States

A survey of over 1,900 Texas faculty members reveals that the political environment in the state is the primary factor driving professors' intentions to leave, with more than 25% planning to seek positions outside Texas due to political interference and discontent with the state of higher education.

Debris pickup ongoing in hard hit Tampa Bay areas from Hurricane Idalia

Clean-up and debris pick-up is ongoing in hard-hit areas of Tampa Bay from Hurricane Idalia.

Several counties are still recovering from flooding and damage from the storm in the area from the Shore Acres neighborhood in St. Petersburg to communities around Weeki Wachee. Debris and trash pickup began in the last week in areas like Citrus and Hernando counties, but more progress needs to be made for some.

Yes, scammers call people and ask ‘Can you hear me?’

Robocallers and spam callers do try to get people to respond over the phone, and commonly use yes-or-no questions like “Can you hear me?” to do so. These calls can be used to confirm that your number is active so future telemarketers or scammers can call you.....MORE

COURT BATTLE: Planned Parenthood takes on Florida abortion ban

Planned Parenthood lawyer Whitney White provided a statement after arguing the case: “The state has now asked the court to wipe out any constitutional protection for Floridians’ ability to have an abortion at all, clearing the way for Florida to enforce Gov. DeSantis’ ban on abortion at six weeks of pregnancy, a time when many people don’t even know they are pregnant. The Florida Supreme Court should respect the rule of law and protect the right of people to make personal medical decisions during pregnancy for themselves.”....MORE

After conservative overhaul, New College of Florida faces federal civil rights investigation

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into New College of Florida’s trustees and administration following a civil rights complaint filed on Aug. 22, according to a letter sent Friday from the agency to the college's president.....MORE

Florida Christians Rebel Against Ron DeSantis

Some Black churches and congregations in Florida are teaching their own versions of Black history that they say is different from the guidelines imposed earlier this year by the state.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican currently seeking his party's 2024 nomination for president, has received direct criticism from some after the Florida Department of Education (DOE) implemented changes to educational curriculum for K-12 students in July.

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Justin Strekal Jumps in the Rotation

Maxwell Frost SHUTS DOWN Republican Crazies

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Why Republican voters are just not that into Gov. Ron DeSantis

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Housing First is a proven solution to homelessness in America

Providing a safe, secure roof overhead immediately, then addressing other social service needs, is the most humane response to the needs of both our clients and the unhoused whose struggles play out in our cities’ streets. It is also the most effective response, as Housing First’s success in venues from Houston to Helsinki shows. Housing First sharply reduces the number of people who are unhoused and cuts the high cost of government interventions connected to homelessness.....MORE

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DeSantis Cracks HARD With Aggressive Move Against Entire State

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What Stogie Had For Lunch

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Florida becomes first state to accept 'Classic Learning Test' as SAT, ACT alternative

The "Classic Learning Test" is an exam popular among Christian schools and conservative political groups.

Florida abortion rights at stake as state Supreme Court takes up challenge to GOP-led restrictions

Narcan hits pharmacy shelves eliminating need for prescription

A nasal spray that can be lifesaving after an overdose is hitting pharmacy shelves this week.

Looking at the new COVID-19 booster

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Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise – here’s how you can still get free tests

COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are climbing heading into the fall, and although free testing isn’t as widely accessible as it once was, low- or no-cost tests may still be available.

The government’s program that mailed free tests through COVIDtests.gov has been suspended and as of June 1 is no longer accepting orders.

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FREAK OUT: Racist meltdown proves Ron DeSantis isn’t ready for prime time

On Thursday, an Air Force veteran confronted the governor about whether his policies, which are stuffed with racial animosity, along with very loose gun laws, set up an environment where the race-based shooting in Jacksonville was inevitable.....MORE

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Uber 'teen accounts' now available in Tampa

Uber announced a new product Friday that will allow teenagers in Tampa to create their own specialized accounts.  According to the ride-sharing company, the program will allow parents and guardians to invite their teens ages 13-17 to make a specialized Uber account that will allow the teens to request their own rides and order food with parental supervision built in.

Ron DeSantis is 'functionally authoritarian'

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Ron DeSantis Attacks Black Voter as Nazis March in Florida Streets!