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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs public school chaplains bill, says satanists need not apply
‘We’re not playing those games in Florida,’ he vows.
By Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix
Tags: Florida News, Ron DeSantis, Florida schools, ACLU
Bill to keep 'identity politics' out of teacher training goes before Florida House
Critics of the measure argued that the proposal is a distraction from the Legislature taking steps to improve education.
By Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida
Tags: Florida News, Florida identity politics bill, Florida schools
Florida schools districts are scrambling to figure out what they can and can't teach
The muddle over the course comes as local school officials also deal with issues such as teacher and staff shortages, a statewide universal voucher program approved this year by lawmakers and an oppressive heat wave.
By Dara Kam and News Service of Florida
Tags: Tampa Bay News, Florida Schools, Florida AP courses, Ron DeSantis
Florida education board adopts new rules on bathroom use and pronoun restrictions in public schools
Educators could face suspension or revocation of their teaching certificates for violating the rule.
By News Service of Florida
Tags: Florida News, Florida Schools, transgender bathroom policy, Florida school pronoun law
Vaccinations among Florida students is at a 10-year low, says Department of Health
That rate of completion is the lowest since the 2010-2011 school year.
Tags: Florida News, Vaccinations, Florida Department of Health, Florida schools
Florida looks to change law that allows college athletes to be paid
“The whole landscape of college athletics has changed."
Tags: Florida News, NIL, NCAA, college athletes, paid, Florida schools
Florida schools are scrambling to address massive teacher shortage
A lack of support staff such as bus drivers and food service workers also has presented a challenge.
Tags: Florida News, Florida schools, teacher shortage
LGBTQ+ groups release 'Back to School' video addressing life under Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Under the bill, any conversation of LGBTQ+ topics, including books and flags are banned in classrooms kindergarten through third grade.
By Molly Ryan
Tags: Florida News, LGBTQ+ advocacy, "Don't Say Gay" Bill, Florida schools
Walmart heir, Tampa businessman pour money into Florida schools of choice PAC
The Florida Federation for Children PAC, which backs school-choice efforts, raised $850,000.
Tags: Florida News, Florida schools, Jim Walton, Walmart, PAC
DeSantis signs bill requiring Florida schools to observe 'Victims of Communism Day'
The measure will require the State Board of Education to adopt the new standards by April 2023.
Tags: Florida News, Ron DeSantis, Victims of Communism Day, Florida schools
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill limiting use of physical restraints on students
'Students deserve to be safe at school, and parents deserve peace of mind.'
By Jason Delgado and Florida Politics
Tags: Florida News, Florida schools, DeSantis
With nearly 4,500 vacancies, Florida faces a massive teacher shortage
State lawmakers this year are pursuing the continuation of a plan to raise minimum teacher salaries to $47,500.
Tags: Florida News, DeSantis, Teacher shortage, Florida schools
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Florida is getting a naked cruise line next year
By Alexandra Sullivan
Tijuana Flats closes four Tampa Bay locations following bankruptcy filing
By Suzanne Townsend
Former owner of Tampa's Hall on Franklin closes Orlando food hall
Chicken tender chain Sugar Wing opens first Florida location in Tampa Bay this week
By Colin Wolf
Death metal fans at Tampa's Orpheum were sent into a sphere of madness Tuesday night, when metal outfits from four different countries…
By Josh Bradley
Florida’s six-week ban on abortion goes into effect next week, and Kaitlyn Joshua wanted Tampa to know what that means to her.…
By Ray Roa
A unique double-story geometric dome home made from a combination of brick, wood and stone is now for sale in Florida. Dubbed…
By Chloe Greenberg
A historic South Tampa home once owned by cigar royalty is now for sale in Beach Park. Located at 5020 S Shore…
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