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55 tons of lettuce fed to Florida's starving manatees

Officials have now fed more than 55 tons of lettuce to starving Florida manatees as part of an experimental program to help the animals since their natural food is being destroyed by water pollution

The Independent UK

10 Georgia State Senators—All Republicans—Want To Expand Government Control of Private Schools

You are not for school choice or parents’ rights when you try to ban race and LGBT subjects in private education.

Reason

Stephanie Grisham says her gay teenage son was ‘ashamed’ she worked for Trump

Ms Grisham says Florida bill is ‘making children feel different’ and ‘creating a problem’ where one did not exist

The Independent UK

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FL student suspended for the pride flag

Jack Petocz protested the so-called don't say gay bill and his fate is now "pending an investigation”

Salon

Andy Cohen slams ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill: I’m concerned the ‘vague, hateful’ law could make illegal for my son to talk about his gay dad

Andy Cohen slammed the passage of Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill saying that Republicans “are pretending to solve a problem that doesn’t exist” by voting to approve the “vague, hateful” legislation.

Tribune News Service

What’s ahead for parents, students after passage of ‘don’t say gay’ bill in Florida?

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida teachers could soon be turning to Tallahassee for direction to try and figure out what they can and can’t do with their lesson plans, in particular, those related to gender identity and sexual orientation.

Miami Herald

Animators And Media Figures Criticize Disney For 'Don't Say Gay' Silence

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is continuing to generate criticism for the refusal of CEO Bob Chapek to issue a public statement opposing Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation, with the union representing film industry animators and several prominent celebrities and media

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VIDEO: Massive Wildfires Burning In Florida Caused Evacuation Of 1,000 Homes

Two of the three fires have reached 80 percent containment, while the largest remains at 10 percent.

Zenger

VIDEO: State Trooper Allows Drunken Driver To Ram Her At Speed To Prevent Tragedy At Charity Run

Toni Schuck, a 26-year veteran of state law enforcement, suffered serious injuries in the crash.

Zenger

‘A job incomplete’: Florida’s statewide climate change response ignores root cause

MIAMI — Despite years of warnings from top scientists around the world, Florida’s plan to address climate change only involves spending money to adapt to rising seas instead of cutting the emissions that cause them. In fact, the state has passed bills that work against those goals.

Miami Herald

Ariana Grande and George Takei among celebrities to condemn Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Legislation has been denounced as ‘disgusting’

The Independent UK

Florida landfill worker crushed to death after colleague in bulldozer accidentally runs over port-a-potty

Aaron Henderson’s manner of death has been ruled as accidental, officials say

The Independent UK

Court Dismisses Lawyer's and Client's $120M Libel Lawsuit Against Legal Newspaper

From Beres v. Daily Journal Corp., decided Monday by Judge William Dimitrouleas (S.D. Fla.): Plaintiff Christopher T. Beres, a Florida lawyer, and Plaintiff Andrew Delaney, one of Beres' clients, bring one count for defamation against Defendant Daily Journal Corporation based on the Daily Journal's publication of a two-part article…. The…

Reason

The U.S. Supreme Court’s latest redistricting decisions

Welcome to the Wednesday, March 9, Brew.

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GOP violent rhetoric keeps getting worse

At CPAC, Sen. Rick Scott essentially called for eliminating leftists. Armed Republicans understand what he means

Tribune News Service

Florida to let people catch, kill goliath grouper for first time since 1990

TAMPA, Fla. — More than 30 years after overfishing so decimated Florida’s goliath grouper population that the state banned anglers from keeping them, wildlife regulators last Thursday decided to allow people to catch and kill 200 of the fish each year.

Miami Herald

Editorial: Miami extremist faces Jan. 6 charges. Add it to the Florida GOP’s list of shame

Miami’s own homegrown extremist, former Proud Boys national chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, has been indicted on grounds he directed his group during the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, another indication of the Republican Party’s terrifying tolerance of white supremacy and extremism. And Florida is once again at center…

Miami Herald

Editorial: ‘Don’t say gay’ bill sponsor is baffled by LGBTQ ‘trend’ among kids? Oh, please

Just listen to the rhetorical gymnastics Republicans in the Florida Legislature have employed to defend what opponents call the “Don’t say gay” bill.

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Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: On Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill, Disney sets a new standard for corporate cowardice

It has become increasingly clear that relying on American corporations for moral leadership is a mug's game.

Kiplinger

Florida Tax Guide

Explore Florida's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Florida compares nationwide.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida officially issues guidance against COVID-19 vaccines for kids without underlying conditions

Children ages 5-17 without underlying health conditions can forego COVID-19 vaccinations, the Florida Department of Health said in new guidance released Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Gators arrive in Tampa for SEC tournament in must-win mode

His team was sequestered this time last March in Nashville, observing pandemic-induced restrictions and playing SEC tournament games before sparse audiences in an effort to bolster their NCAA seeding.

The Independent UK

Florida teacher hospitalised after alleged attack by five-year-old is identified

Police reports suggests attacker engaged in ‘aggravated assault’

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Monster All-Aluminum Truck Camper Found Chilling In Florida

A storage box hanging off the front end only adds to its size.

The Independent UK

US education secretary warns Florida must follow civil rights law after passage of ‘hateful’ ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Legal experts contend Florida legislation could run afoul of Title IX protections for LGBT+ students

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