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Florida approves more math books but provides no explanation

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A series of elementary school math textbooks previously rejected by Florida won state approval this week and can now be purchased by school districts that want books to match state standards.

Tribune News Service

Florida school shooting judge reverses; confusion follows

The judge overseeing the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz has reversed herself on a major decision, leaving lawyers on both sides confused

The Independent UK

ARCA driver Daniel Dye suspended after Florida arrest

ARCA Menards Series driver Daniel Dye has been indefinitely suspended following his arrest Tuesday in Florida.

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Caeleb Dressel Faced Mental Health Struggles Before Tokyo Games

The seven-time gold medalist detailed how societal pressures led to the Florida star experiencing panic attacks and depression.

Sports Illustrated

A Bit More on the Florida Disney Special Government District Repeal Controversy

I blogged about this controversy Friday, and then quoted Prof. Michael Dorf's and an experienced appellate lawyer's take on Monday. Another lawyer, Dilan Esper, had a Twitter thread pointing to Kensington Volunteer Fire Department v. Montgomery County (4th Cir. 2012), which suggests that the legislature's motivation for repealing the special…

Reason

Disney government in dark about effect of law dissolving it

At the first meeting of Disney World’s private government since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure to dissolve it next year, officials were still confused about what the new legislation meant, even as some ripple effects were starting to be felt

The Independent UK

DeSantis plan to punish Disney hits snag

DeSantis' plan would hit taxpayers with $1 billion bill — but it gets "worse than that"

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Wyndham Sells Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek Hotel In Florida

Tishman Realty and Cross Lake Partners have acquired the Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek hotel from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc (NYSE:WH). The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek is a 400-room upper upscale hotel located at 14651 Chelonia Parkway in Orlando, Florida. Built in 2011, the…

Benzinga

Disney’s governing district says Florida cannot get rid of it until bond debts are paid

Officials have warned that getting rid of the taxing district the company imposed on itself would be a huge tax liability for neighboring residents

The Independent UK

South Florida rents top New York area after tri-county region sees highest rent increases in the country

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The South Florida region saw the highest rent increases in the country in the past year, with some rents more than doubling.

Tribune News Service

Elite OT Lucas Simmons Sets Official Visit Slate, Commitment Timeline

Swedish standout playing in Florida has become one of America's most coveted tackle recruits

Sports Illustrated

'My parents kicked me out over my OnlyFans but now I support them with it'

Faith Lianne, 19, from Florida, US, has put higher education behind her in the hunt for internet fame - but says her parents kicked her out of their home when they found out.

Daily Mirror

Florida Faces First Amendment, Contract, and Budget Issues in Dissolving Disney District

Plus: Russia accuses NATO of war by proxy, Elon Musk's confusing comments on free speech, Biden bans incandescent light bulbs, and more...

Reason

McCarthy accused Republicans of ‘putting people in jeopardy’ after Capitol attack

Leaked recording shows senior House Republican said Florida congressman Matt Gaetz and others put Americans at risk

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Orlando Sentinel

Florida is down to one approved publisher for K-5 math classes. Here’s why that worries some educators

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s school districts may be down to just a single option for buying new elementary school math textbooks — and it’s a choice that concerns some educators.

Evening Standard

F1: Miami Grand Prix the ‘biggest for 20 years’ and will rival the Super Bowl, says McLaren boss Zak Brown

The Formula One Miami Grand Prix will rival the Super Bowl as American motor sport fans prepare to flock to Florida for the sport’s much-hyped arrival.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Feds need to ramp up COVID treatment

The nation’s response to the pandemic has taken on a new phase, as mask mandates and social distancing give way to home-based testing and outpatient treatments. That’s why it’s essential the Biden administration get its new “test-to-treat” program up to speed. With new infections rising in Florida and nationally, the…

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: To end a Mickey Mouse situation, Disney and DeSantis must talk and compromise

The goofy impasse between the Walt Disney Co. and the state of Florida — two venerable entities whose fates are inextricably intertwined — is providing lots of red meat for Fox News, MSNBC and divisive partisans on both sides — but it’s bad for America.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Censoring books is bad for students, teachers and democracy

As long-time educators, we are alarmed by the rapidly increasing political censorship in education. You should be, too.

Miami Herald

Disney tells investors Florida can’t dissolve special district without paying debt

MIAMI — As Florida legislators were rushing through passage of a bill to repeal the special district that governs Walt Disney World last week, they failed to notice an obscure provision in state law that says the state could not do what legislators were doing — unless the district’s bond…

Tribune News Service

News briefs

COVID hospitalizations trend upward in Florida for the first time in months

The Independent UK

Mother of teen killed in plunge from Florida theme park ride speaks out as family file wrongful death suit

Lawsuit says safeguards could have stopped Tyre from falling

The Independent UK

Deputies protect school killer after potential juror threat

Deputies protecting Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz had to pull him aside and surround him after members of a jury pool became potentially threatening

The Independent UK

‘Ludicrous, laughable’: Everywhere Babies author reveals her shock after picture book is targeted for ban in Florida

Susan Meyers was ‘shocked’ when she heard her beloved children’s book had fallen victim to the Sunshine State’s latest book ban, she tells Josh Marcus

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