DeSantis administration blocks new African American studies class in Florida public high schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools, saying it violates state law and is historically inaccurate. Education officials did not specify what content the state found objectionable, but said, “As presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools, saying it violates state law and is historically inaccurate. Education officials did not specify what content the state found objectionable, but said, “As presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.”
Accused drug dealers may face murder charges following fentanyl overdose death
Two men from Polk County were arrested following the drug overdose death of a Volusia County man. Detectives said the duo sold the victim fentanyl.
Two men from Polk County were arrested following the drug overdose death of a Volusia County man. Detectives said the duo sold the victim fentanyl.
Tampa entrepreneur lands role in movie about Jeff Bezos life
From your fingertips to your front door and now into space. It seems there’s nothing Amazon can’t do. But, it wasn’t always so and a new movie is in the works about Jeff Bezos' entrepreneurial journey.
From your fingertips to your front door and now into space. It seems there’s nothing Amazon can’t do. But, it wasn’t always so and a new movie is in the works about Jeff Bezos' entrepreneurial journey.
Polk County deputies searching for individuals tossing trash at illegal dumpsite: ‘It’s nasty’
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site.
What's next for Tom Brady? After playoff dud, Bucs QB faces choice of whether to continue
The 45-year-old, seven-time Super Bowl champion said he was retiring after last season, only to return 40 days later. This time around, he says he'll take more time to make his decision: "It'll be one day at a time, truly."
The 45-year-old, seven-time Super Bowl champion said he was retiring after last season, only to return 40 days later. This time around, he says he'll take more time to make his decision: "It'll be one day at a time, truly."
Federal judge hands DeSantis admin win over 'Stop WOKE Act'
A federal judge ruled that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration did not violate a court order regarding the state’s "Stop WOKE Act," which prohibits colleges from promoting critical race theory lessons and targets other "woke" concepts prevalent on higher education campuses.
A federal judge ruled that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration did not violate a court order regarding the state’s "Stop WOKE Act," which prohibits colleges from promoting critical race theory lessons and targets other "woke" concepts prevalent on higher education campuses.
Americans should 'pay attention' to MLK's legacy, Biden says in Ebenezer sermon
Biden was invited to Ebenezer, where King served as co-pastor from 1960 until he was assassinated in 1968.
Biden was invited to Ebenezer, where King served as co-pastor from 1960 until he was assassinated in 1968.
Biden classified documents: Lawyers find more at Wilmington home
The White House said Saturday that lawyers for Biden found more classified documents at his home in Delaware than previously known.
The White House said Saturday that lawyers for Biden found more classified documents at his home in Delaware than previously known.
Classified documents found at Biden's home; Garland appoints special counsel
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of documents with classified markings found at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington.
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of documents with classified markings found at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington.
Gov. DeSantis tested on immigration as he weighs 2024 presidential run
Gov. Ron DeSantis sent dozens of immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard last year in a high-profile effort to highlight illegal immigration on the eve of the midterm elections. But as thousands of Cuban migrants have flocked to Florida's shores in recent weeks, he has adopted a more cautious approach — blaming the Biden administration while offering empathy to the Cubans, a community that typically favors Republicans in elections.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sent dozens of immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard last year in a high-profile effort to highlight illegal immigration on the eve of the midterm elections. But as thousands of Cuban migrants have flocked to Florida's shores in recent weeks, he has adopted a more cautious approach — blaming the Biden administration while offering empathy to the Cubans, a community that typically favors Republicans in elections.
Pro-Trump commentator Diamond of ‘Diamond and Silk’ dies at 51
The official Diamond and Silk Twitter account confirmed Lynette Hardaway’s death, writing “the world just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity!”
The official Diamond and Silk Twitter account confirmed Lynette Hardaway’s death, writing “the world just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity!”
DOJ reviewing potentially classified documents found at Biden center
The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute.
The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute.
Bucs QB Tom Brady breaks own record, but suffers first losing season
Tom Brady broke his own NFL record for the most completions in a season during Sunday's game, but he ended the day with a different record he's never had: a losing season. The team's loss against the Falcons dropped the NFC South champions to 8-9 — the first time a team quarterbacked by Brady has finished a season below .500.
Tom Brady broke his own NFL record for the most completions in a season during Sunday's game, but he ended the day with a different record he's never had: a losing season. The team's loss against the Falcons dropped the NFC South champions to 8-9 — the first time a team quarterbacked by Brady has finished a season below .500.
Ridder throws first 2 TD passes as Falcons top Tom Brady, Bucs
Rookie Desmond Ridder's first two career touchdown passes powered the Atlanta Falcons to a 30-17 win over the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday after Tom Brady broke his own NFL record for most completions in a season before leaving the game late in the first half.
Rookie Desmond Ridder's first two career touchdown passes powered the Atlanta Falcons to a 30-17 win over the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday after Tom Brady broke his own NFL record for most completions in a season before leaving the game late in the first half.
Buccaneers’ Brady breaks own NFL mark for completions in a season
Tom Brady broke his own NFL record for most completions in a season, quickly gaining the needed nine connections in Tampa Bay's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Tom Brady broke his own NFL record for most completions in a season, quickly gaining the needed nine connections in Tampa Bay's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Governor DeSantis activates state guard as migrants flow into Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday mobilized the state national guard to help local officials respond to a large influx of Cuban migrants landing in the Florida Keys.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday mobilized the state national guard to help local officials respond to a large influx of Cuban migrants landing in the Florida Keys.
‘Call your bondsman’: Polk Sheriff warns I-4 drivers to stop speeding as crackdown continues on highway
For the last year, Polk County deputies have been cracking down on speeders on I-4. The sheriff's office's traffic data shows that among the speeders they clocked, nearly 300 were spotted doing triple digit speeds.
For the last year, Polk County deputies have been cracking down on speeders on I-4. The sheriff's office's traffic data shows that among the speeders they clocked, nearly 300 were spotted doing triple digit speeds.
DeSantis-backed plan would replace Walt Disney World's self-governing powers with state-run board
There is now a plan to introduce a bill, backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, into the Florida Legislature that would replace Walt Disney World's self-governing power with a state-run board. The governor's staff says under the proposed legislation, Disney will no longer control its own government and will be responsible for their $700 million in outstanding debts.
There is now a plan to introduce a bill, backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, into the Florida Legislature that would replace Walt Disney World's self-governing power with a state-run board. The governor's staff says under the proposed legislation, Disney will no longer control its own government and will be responsible for their $700 million in outstanding debts.
Biden's immigration policy aimed at cracking down at Southern Border could help Florida, attorney says
His immigration policy will allow a maximum of 30,000 migrants from Venezuela, Nicaragua, Haiti and Cuba to enter the US per month as long as they have a sponsor in the country and pass background checks.
His immigration policy will allow a maximum of 30,000 migrants from Venezuela, Nicaragua, Haiti and Cuba to enter the US per month as long as they have a sponsor in the country and pass background checks.
Gov. Ron DeSantis officially enters second term in office with inauguration in Tallahassee
In Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis kicked off his second term on the steps of the Capitol after an overwhelming victory in November's election, where he won 60 percent of the vote.
In Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis kicked off his second term on the steps of the Capitol after an overwhelming victory in November's election, where he won 60 percent of the vote.