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State faculty union pushes back against directive to review materials for antisemitism, anti-Israeli bias
The United Faculty of Florida is pushing back in response to a directive from Chancellor Ray Rodrigues about universities reviewing instructional materials for "antisemitism and anti-Israeli bias."
Wade Wilson sentenced to death: Florida death penalty explained
Wade Wilson, the Florida man convicted of killing two Cape Coral women in 2019, is headed to Florida's death row. Wilson, 30, was found guilty on June 12 of the murders of Kristine Melton, 35, and Diane Ruiz, 43. Thirteen days later, on June 25, the jury recommended the death penalty. ...
Ashley Moody Announces Sheriff Grady Judd as 2024 Human Trafficking Summit Keynote Speaker
-Earlier today, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced that Grady Judd will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Human Trafficking Summit. Below is an official release from Moody’s office:. Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will be the keynote speaker for the...
As homeowners brace for higher insurance premiums, industry experts see 'green shoots' in market
SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — State regulators will soon weigh in on a 14% average rate hike proposed by Citizens Property Insurance, which could impact more than a million policyholders. The state’s largest and backed property insurance company says it’s necessary to correct artificially low rates and begin to depopulate the “insurer of last resort.”
Mother Arrested After Shockingly Jumping Into Fight to Help Teen Daughter [Watch]
A Florida mom is facing some serious consequences after getting involved in her teenage daughter's feud with a former friend. Being a parent is one of the most rewarding things that a person can go through in their lives. With that comes some stress, of course, and some ups and downs, but you always want to love and support your kids.
Florida Teacher Arrested & Charged For Allegedly Putting Autistic 3-Year-Old In A Chokehold
Vilma Otero, a 59-year-old Florida teacher, has been arrested and charged after allegedly placing an autistic 3-year-old in a chokehold. RELATED: Florida Mom Accidentally Runs Over 12-Year-Old Daughter On First Day Of School More Details On Vilma Otero’s Charges According to Volusia County Jail records, Otero was arrested and booked into the facility on Saturday, August [...] The post Florida Teacher Arrested & Charged For Allegedly Putting Autistic 3-Year-Old In A Chokehold appeared first on The Shade Room.
McKesson to buy controlling stake in Florida Cancer Specialists' unit for about $2.5 billion
(Reuters) -Drug distributor McKesson said on Monday it would buy a controlling stake in community cancer center Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute's (FCS) business and administrative services unit for $2.49 billion in cash.
Advance and NASCAR gift $10,000 to Florida vehicle repair nonprofit
Led by U.S. Army veteran Ed Rosa, Fix It Forward helps low-income residents of central Florida with free vehicle repairs. Raleigh, N.C.—Advance Auto Parts Foundation (AAPF), the philanthropic arm of Advance Auto Parts, and The NASCAR Foundation, each announced $5,000 gifts to Fix It Forward, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in DeLand, Fla. The check presentations took place at Advance’s store in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Friday, Aug. 23.
Alachua County approves plan for Tioga’s 222-acre South Annex
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Tuesday a preliminary plan for a 222-acre South Annex development near the Town of Tioga and voted to move forward with a request for proposals to develop 13 acres by Lincoln Middle School. The Town of Tioga South Annex will have...
Ben Sasse will receive salary from University of Florida through 2028
Former University of Florida President Ben Sasse will continue to collect his more than a million-dollar yearly salary for the next four years after he resigned from the head of the institution last month. Sasse’s spending habits during his brief 18-month tenure as the university’s president have come under scrutiny, but according to a report […]
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