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Trump attorney in documents case appears before grand jury

A lawyer for Donald Trump is back in court in Washington after being ordered to answer questions before a grand jury investigating the possible mishandling of classified documents at the former president’s Florida estate

The Independent UK

‘Parents’ rights’: Republicans wage education culture war as 2024 looms

Republicans hail policies they say will give parents a say in their children’s schooling – but critics say it’s a guise to advance a rightwing education agenda

The Guardian - US

Dee Devlin shares loved up snaps with Conor McGregor as she poses in Minnie Mouse ears in Disneyland

The couple jetted off to Florida with Conor Jr, Croia and Conor Jr

Irish Mirror

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Man breaks down in tears after LOSING SIGHT in one eye due to contaminated eyedrops

Fire captain Adam Di Sarro, from Naples, Florida, US, is launching legal action against Artificial Tears manufacturers after he was infected with a "rare strain" of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Daily Mirror

Trump rival DeSantis reveals what Americans think of 'annoying' Prince Harry and Meghan

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was asked for his opinion on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by Piers Morgan, who famously isn't their biggest fan

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘annoy some Americans’, Ron DeSantis claims

Florida governor told Piers Morgan that some Americans dislike the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

The Independent UK

Can Ron DeSantis stop Trump’s arrest?

Despite what Trump’s MAGA allies say, the Florida governor likely has little authority to stop the former president’s extradition from their mutual home state. Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg write

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Scott Maxwell: Can DeSantis go too far? Not for Florida. Maybe for America

With a book tour, looming presidential campaign and near-daily media events, Ron DeSantis normally craves attention the way ticks crave blood. But lately, he’s been getting so much of it, he’s about to pop.

Orlando Sentinel

Heidi Stevens: Disney hosting LGBTQ+ summit is a poke in DeSantis' eye — and sign of a ripple effect toward progress

My husband and I were sitting in the stands of my daughter’s gymnastics competition a few years ago when a couple of moms behind us started talking about a recent Disney trip gone awry.

Tribune News Service

Governor Ron DeSantis (R) issues nine executive orders from March 13-19

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued nine executive orders from March 13-19. As of March 19, DeSantis has issued 58 executive orders in 2023 — 16 fewer than he did at this point a year ago. Three of nine executive orders are below:

Ballotpedia

Florida families with trans children file federal lawsuit to overturn ban on gender-affirming care

Parents and civil rights groups sue medical officials and Ron DeSantis’s surgeon general

The Independent UK

Florida families sue state for banning transgender care for youth

Florida’s ban on gender-affirming medical treatment for youth is unconstitutional, a group of parents and transgender children alleged in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday.

Tribune News Service

Other states are copying Florida's "Don't Say Gay" efforts

Florida's move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as several states are pursuing similar bans

The Independent UK

Clowns converge on Orlando for funny business

The World Clown Association is bringing together all types of clowns for its 40th annual convention.

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Ballotpedia

Election legislation roundup: Florida House of Representatives

As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 13 election-related bills in the Florida House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 13, Ballotpedia tracked one from March 13-19. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is:

Orlando Sentinel

Florida Legislature approves universal school vouchers bill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill creating universal school vouchers, and sent it to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his expected approval.

The Independent UK

Disney World reaches union deal with minimum $18 hourly wage

Unions for service workers at Walt Disney World have reached a tentative deal with the company that would raise the starting minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour

The Independent UK

Ron DeSantis doesn’t recall eating pudding with three fingers on private flight

‘I don’t remember ever doing that,’ Florida governor tells Piers Morgan

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Reuters

Parkland parents forcibly removed, arrested at U.S. House hearing on gun control

The parents of one of the 17 people killed in a 2018 mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, were forcibly removed on Thursday from a U.S. House of Representatives hearing on guns, videos showed.

Daily Mirror

Teacher resigns over parent's complaints kids were taught about Michelangelo's 'David'

Hope Carrasquilla was told to resign as principal of the Tallahassee Classical School in Florida after parents found Michelangelo’s "David" and other landmark pieces of art offensive

Roll Call

At the Races: TikTok takeover - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Reason

Florida Decides To Extend LGBT School Censorship to All Grades After All

This was never about shielding just the youngest kids from sexual topics.

Reuters

Pro-DeSantis group brings on top political strategist as campaign heats up

A top Republican strategist and adviser to the governor of Virginia has joined a high-dollar fundraising group aimed at getting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis elected to the White House, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

The Independent UK

Florida school principal says she was fired for teaching children about Michelangelo’s David

A parent called the lesson ‘pornographic’

The Guardian - US

Disney World hosts LGBTQ+ conference amid DeSantis crackdown on rights

Hosting of Out and Equal Workplace summit is seen as response to governor’s fight against LGBTQ+ rights in Florida

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