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Court suggests Florida teacher shouldn’t be punished for celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death

A Florida judge last week recommended dismissing a misconduct case against a Clay County teacher for a post celebrating Kirk’s death.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida October 29, 2026October 29, 2026

A Florida judge last week recommended dismissing a misconduct case against a Clay County teacher for a post celebrating conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Charlie Kirk speaking at a Turning Point USA event at California State University, Northridge

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Administrative judge sides with Florida teacher punished for Charlie Kirk Facebook post

In May, the state settled with a state-employed biologist fired after posting about Charlie Kirk after his killing.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

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Judge says Florida teacher fired over Charlie Kirk comments should be reinstated with back pay

“Ms. Roller’s private Facebook post on her personal Facebook page was not unethical.”

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

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‘I can’t get a job’: Florida teacher fired after Charlie Kirk post fights for professional survival

“This might not be the obituary we were hoping to wake up to, but this is a close second to me,” she initially wrote.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

Close-up of Charlie Kirk seated at a panel, speaking into a microphone and gesturing with his right hand, wearing a blue patterned suit. A coffee cup rests on the table in front of him, and his name is visible on the blue backdrop.

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DeSantis signs bill renaming Florida roads and airport after Trump, Charlie Kirk

The bill passed along largely partisan lines, with one Democrat, Sen. Darryl Rouson of Tampa, voting for it.

by Gray Rohrer and News Service of Florida June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

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Florida agrees to pay $485K to FWC biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post

“All I wanted was my job back,” Brown said in a news release.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

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Federal judge sides with Florida state employee fired for Charlie Kirk social media post

“There is a label for what Ms. Tucker did — making false statements.”

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

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Charlie Kirk Day approved by Florida House

The measure also designates a portion of S.W. 107th Avenue in Miami-Dade County as “Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

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Tampa Bay’s biggest stories of 2025

It was a hard, weird year of news.

by Selene San Felice and Ray Roa December 26, 2025December 26, 2025

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New Florida bill would allow professors, TAs to open carry on campus

by Florida Phoenix December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

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‘He does not deserve this honor:’ Tensions erupt over proposed Charlie Kirk Day

Charlie Kirk would be the second person—after Ronald Reagan—commemorated in Florida statute.

By Liv Caputo/Florida PhoenixDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025

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Federal judge denies initial claim to reinstate Florida biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post

U.S. District Judge Mark Walker indicated that a decision about reinstating the fired employee could change if more information is provided.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

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Florida wildlife officials say they did not violate First Amendment rights in firing over Charlie Kirk post

Biologist Brittney Brown worked for the FWC studying shorebirds and seabirds in the area of Tyndall Air Force Base in the Panhandle.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

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Florida bill would punish colleges that don’t rename roads after Charlie Kirk

Money would be withheld from schools that didn’t go along with the changes, under the bill.

by News Service of Florida October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

A man in a red hat stands between two young men with curly hair. They are holding a large white sign with the phrase "WE ARE CHARLIE KIRK" written on it in bold, red paint. They are standing near a body of water under a partly cloudy sky.

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Florida education commissioner names state’s top debate trophy after Charlie Kirk

The Florida civics and debate initiative was launched while New College President Richard Corcoran was serving as the state education commissioner.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

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FWC biologist sues after she was fired a over Charlie Kirk post

The lawsuit said Brown was fired after reposting on her Instagram account a post from an account called ‘@whalefact.’

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

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Photos: Charlie Kirk mourned at vigils across Tampa Bay

Attendees include Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, a Jan. 6 insurrectionist and a Jesus cosplayer.

by Dave Decker and Selene San Felice September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

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New College of Florida plans bronze statue in honor of Charlie Kirk

Pinellas County Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, requested a Kirk statue for the U.S. Capitol.

by Sophia Lowrie September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

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Pinellas teachers among those targeted for Charlie Kirk social media comments

Rep. Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) requested the Pinellas County Superintendent fire teachers who have conducted ‘abhorrent’ behavior on their social media accounts since Kirk’s death.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix September 17, 2025September 18, 2025

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Florida approves school ‘curriculum’ from unaccredited conservative academic group PragerU

PragerU is not an accredited academic institution, and has a history of “downplaying systemic racism and promoting anti-immigrant theories.”

by News Service of Florida and CL Staff July 25, 2023April 8, 2025