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New Florida legislation bans ‘identity politics’ in teacher preparation programs

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New Florida legislation bans ‘identity politics’ in teacher preparation programs

by Caden DeLisa | May 2, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a legislation revising educator preparation program standards to prohibit curriculum that distorts historical events or promotes identity politics. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Thursday that implements revised curriculum standards...

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Florida, New York and D.C. join antitrust lawsuit against NCAA NIL rules

by Jon Styf | The Center Square | May 2, 2024

Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia have joined Tennessee and Virginia in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA, challenging the enforcement of its name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules. Florida, New York and the District of Columbia joined the antitrust...

Florida boosts banking oversight, expands credit union reach

by Just Another Comepinga | May 2, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to enhance protections for financial consumers, facilitating the filing of complaints against financial institutions, and expanding credit unions' capabilities to manage public funds as Qualified Public Depositories. Gov. Ron...

Optimism in Florida’s economy surges, defying U.S. sentiment trends

by Caden DeLisa | May 1, 2024

Florida's consumer confidence index rose to 73.3 in April, reflecting optimism about the U.S. economy's future despite national trends of declining sentiment and ongoing inflation concerns. Florida’s consumer confidence edged higher in April, defying a downturn in...

Florida sues federal agencies over new firearms dealer definition

by Caden DeLisa | May 1, 2024

Florida filed a federal lawsuit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Department of Justice on Wednesday, challenging a new rule that broadly redefines who is considered a firearms dealer, claiming it exceeds regulatory authority. The...

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VA’s high rejection rate of Camp Lejeune claims continues: the military’s toxic legacy of water contamination

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Sorry Brian Mast, but Joe Biden isn’t pooping in the St. Lucie Estuary

by Brian Burgess | Apr 1, 2024

Not that we needed any further reminders that 2024 is an election year, but Republican U.S. Representative Brian Mast is doing his part, just in case. Over the last week or so, the South Florida Congressman has gone on a bit of a rampage accusing the federal...

Analysis: Florida’s cannabis amendment balances freedom and regulation

by John Bash | Mar 26, 2024

This fall Florida voters may consider a proposed constitutional amendment that would eliminate state-law criminal penalties on the use of marijuana by adults, pending approval of the proposal by the Florida Supreme Court. But last week Governor Ron DeSantis expressed...

Brightline’s high-speed hype machine hits another snag, slashes ridership forecasts (again)

by Brian Burgess | Mar 25, 2024

Wow, you really have to hand it to the public relations firm helping Brightline spin the media. Four days ago, a story appeared in an obscure South Florida blog claiming that Brightline can't keep up with demand. As a longtime Brightline doubter, that caught my eye,...

As nation’s highest court grapples with Florida’s social media law, Republicans need to regroup on free speech

by Brian Burgess | Feb 29, 2024

Despite conservative frustration with heavy-handed content moderation by big social media companies, Republicans must come up with better solutions than government oversight In an era where the internet serves as the forefront of public discourse, the Supreme Court's...

Blinded by identity politics, liberal 11th Circuit judge sees “discrimination” where others see national security threat

by Brian Burgess | Feb 5, 2024

Last week, a narrow ruling by a three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a temporary setback to a Florida law attempting to restrict land purchases in Florida by Chinese foreign nationals. The law, designed to prevent agents of the Chinese...

Three scenarios for DeSantis after Iowa, none of them particularly good

by Brian Burgess | Jan 14, 2024

Trump is in the driver's seat, and even a DeSantis upset might be short-lived On Monday, two of Florida's most famous politicians, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, will face off in the Iowa Caucus. With the cornfields, school basketball...

Media Check: Tampa Bay and LA Times attack DeSantis debate talking points with “science”

by Brian Burgess | Nov 30, 2023

Tonight marks the highly anticipated debate between Florida Governors Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom, a political showdown with pundits ready to pounce. Fair-minded political observers have been braced over the last few days for the inevitable slew...