US Department of Education says it's 'deeply concerned' about DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates
The U.S. Department of Education is “deeply concerned” about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order seeking to ban school mask mandates and is ready to help districts directly, the federal agency said in a letter to the governor.
The U.S. Department of Education is “deeply concerned” about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order seeking to ban school mask mandates and is ready to help districts directly, the federal agency said in a letter to the governor.
Biden calls Florida school superintendents who defied DeSantis' anti-mask rules
President Biden called several Florida school district superintendents to praise them for doing “the right thing” after their boards implemented mask requirements in defiance of Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools amid growing COVID-19 infections.
President Biden called several Florida school district superintendents to praise them for doing “the right thing” after their boards implemented mask requirements in defiance of Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools amid growing COVID-19 infections.
Biden administration surprised by rapid Taliban takeover in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden and other top U.S. officials have been stunned by the pace of the Taliban's nearly complete takeover of Afghanistan, as the planned withdrawal of American forces urgently became a mission to ensure a safe evacuation.
President Joe Biden and other top U.S. officials have been stunned by the pace of the Taliban's nearly complete takeover of Afghanistan, as the planned withdrawal of American forces urgently became a mission to ensure a safe evacuation.
SpaceX boss Elon Musk says Starship will land humans on moon ‘probably sooner’ than 2024
SpaceX boss Elon Musk tweeted Starlink will land humans on the moon "probably sooner" than 2024.
SpaceX boss Elon Musk tweeted Starlink will land humans on the moon "probably sooner" than 2024.
Biden admin backs Texas, Florida districts on mask mandates
President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday offered its full-throated support for local cities and school boards in Texas and Florida that are defying orders by their Republican governors that prohibit mask-wearing mandates in schools.
President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday offered its full-throated support for local cities and school boards in Texas and Florida that are defying orders by their Republican governors that prohibit mask-wearing mandates in schools.
Florida judge to decide on challenge to DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates in schools
The mask showdown continues Friday inside of a Florida courtroom as parents face off against Governor Ron DeSantis, challenging his executive order against mandating masks inside of schools.
The mask showdown continues Friday inside of a Florida courtroom as parents face off against Governor Ron DeSantis, challenging his executive order against mandating masks inside of schools.
Florida admits state cannot withhold salaries of superintendents who mandate masks in school districts
Days after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order to ban mask mandates by local school districts and the state threatened to withhold school funding and school officials' salaries, the Florida governor’s office now says they have no control over local employees’ pay.
Days after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order to ban mask mandates by local school districts and the state threatened to withhold school funding and school officials' salaries, the Florida governor’s office now says they have no control over local employees’ pay.
440 students told to quarantine in Palm Beach County just 2 days into new school year
Just 2 days into the school year, Palm Beach County sent 440 students home to quarantine after 51 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19. The district requires masks -- but allows parents to opt out their children, per Gov. DeSantis' order.
Just 2 days into the school year, Palm Beach County sent 440 students home to quarantine after 51 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19. The district requires masks -- but allows parents to opt out their children, per Gov. DeSantis' order.
Florida governor says resuming daily COVID-19 reporting ‘may not be a bad idea’
As Florida continues to see a surge of cases caused by the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke publicly Thursday about possibly reverting back to daily reporting of COVID-19 data to provide county-level information to residents.
As Florida continues to see a surge of cases caused by the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke publicly Thursday about possibly reverting back to daily reporting of COVID-19 data to provide county-level information to residents.
DeSantis launches expanded antibody treatments to help hospitals struggling with rising COVID-19 cases
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he is launching a rapid response unit to expand the use of monoclonal antibodies and relieve pressure at hospitals that continue to report a rise in COVID-19 patients.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he is launching a rapid response unit to expand the use of monoclonal antibodies and relieve pressure at hospitals that continue to report a rise in COVID-19 patients.
House entitled to some of Trump's financial records, federal judge rules
According to a federal judge in Washington, House Democrats who have spent years investigating Donald Trump are entitled to some of the former president’s financial records.
According to a federal judge in Washington, House Democrats who have spent years investigating Donald Trump are entitled to some of the former president’s financial records.
‘A success story’: Lakewood Elementary teachers in St. Pete first to receive $1,000 bonuses
After going from an "F" school to an "A" school, the teachers of Lakewood Elementary in St. Pete were among the first in Florida to receive their $1,000 bonus.
After going from an "F" school to an "A" school, the teachers of Lakewood Elementary in St. Pete were among the first in Florida to receive their $1,000 bonus.
Broward school board becomes latest to defy DeSantis by imposing mask mandate in schools
The Florida Department of Education is threatening to withhold the salaries of the Broward County superintendent and the members of the school board after they became the latest county to defy Gov. Ron DeSantis' executive order barring mask mandates in schools.
The Florida Department of Education is threatening to withhold the salaries of the Broward County superintendent and the members of the school board after they became the latest county to defy Gov. Ron DeSantis' executive order barring mask mandates in schools.
CARES Act funds could be used to pay salaries of school officials who impose mask mandates: White House
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday that CARES Act funds could be used to pay school administrators whose salaries were withheld over imposing mask mandates in school districts.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday that CARES Act funds could be used to pay school administrators whose salaries were withheld over imposing mask mandates in school districts.
DeSantis continues bucking mask mandates; Castor urges vaccination for eligible kids
Gov. DeSantis continues to threaten action against schools that go against 'parents' rights' when it comes to masks.
Gov. DeSantis continues to threaten action against schools that go against 'parents' rights' when it comes to masks.
Florida education commissioner ramps up DeSantis' threat to school officials over mask mandates
Two Florida counties have decided to require parents to submit doctors' notes if they want their children to be exempt from wearing masks. Now state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran says he will enforce Gov. DeSantis' threat to withhold the salaries of school officials in Alachua and Leon counties.
Two Florida counties have decided to require parents to submit doctors' notes if they want their children to be exempt from wearing masks. Now state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran says he will enforce Gov. DeSantis' threat to withhold the salaries of school officials in Alachua and Leon counties.
Superintendent of school district in Florida's capital goes against DeSantis, requires masks
The Leon County superintendent said Monday that he will require students to wear masks amid an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations fueled by the delta variant.
The Leon County superintendent said Monday that he will require students to wear masks amid an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations fueled by the delta variant.
DeSantis objects to vaccine mandates at hospitals
Governor DeSantis says he doesn’t support hospitals requiring their staff members to get vaccinated.
Governor DeSantis says he doesn’t support hospitals requiring their staff members to get vaccinated.
Monoclonal antibody treatments work against delta variant when taken in first week of symptoms: doctors
Monoclonal antibody treatments are available for Floridians who get COVID-19 and doctors say the treatment is effective against all the variants.
Monoclonal antibody treatments are available for Floridians who get COVID-19 and doctors say the treatment is effective against all the variants.
Sen. Graham says he's urged Trump to 'speak up' on COVID vaccines
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Trump ally, says he has asked the former president to press his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which was developed during Trump's time in office. "He's very proud of that accomplishment," Graham said. "I've urged him to be aggressive and say, 'Take the vaccine.'"
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Trump ally, says he has asked the former president to press his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which was developed during Trump's time in office. "He's very proud of that accomplishment," Graham said. "I've urged him to be aggressive and say, 'Take the vaccine.'"