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Florida definition of ‘religion’ too narrow, Satanic Temple says
This story originally appeared on Florida Phoenix. The DeSantis administration, in encouraging introduction of religious chaplains into Florida’s public schools, has published a definition of “religion” that appears to exclude world faiths with millions of followers. The Florida Department of Education’s model policy to guide school principals interested in implementing the optional program defines both […]
Defense attorney for Florida deputy charged in airman's death is a former lawmaker and prosecutor
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The defense attorney for a deputy charged with fatally shooting a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman in Florida’s Panhandle is a well-known litigator with decades of experience, as well as a former prosecutor and state lawmaker who unsuccessfully ran for governor. Attorney Rod Smith’s legal career includes his team’s prosecution in the 1990s of serial killer Danny Rolling, whose murders of five college students terrorized Gainesville, Florida, which is home to the University of Florida, and where Smith was state attorney. Rolling pleaded guilty to the murders, and his sentencing trial was televised on Court TV. Smith argued that Rolling deserved to be executed, telling jurors, “If these crimes do not justify the death penalty, it defies imagination what kind of crimes would have to exist to justify such a recommendation.” Rolling was executed in 2006.
SW Florida HS roundup Aug. 26-31: The week's cross country, golf, volleyball, swimming results
A roundup of Southwest Florida high school sporting events for the week of Aug. 26-31. Get the best Naples Daily News and The News-Press content sent to your email every Thursday morning in the Southwest Florida High School Sports newsletter. Sign up to receive the Naples and/or Fort Myers newsletters through the links: The News-Press | Naples Daily News ...
Florida can enforce transgender gender-affirming care ban, restrictions. What that means
Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people under 18 and its new restrictions for adults may be enforced while a lawsuit works its way through the courts, a federal appeals court ruled Monday. That means that doctors in Florida may no longer provide gender-affirming care for minors such as puberty blocking or hormone therapies, even if the parent or guardian gives permission, with some exceptions. Children undergoing or "threatened" with such procedures may be taken into...
Florida Aquarium’s World Ocean Day event benefits marine wildlife programs
Blue Lagoon cocktails and a sea of hors d’oeuvres awaited the Florida Aquarium supporters at the World Ocean Day Soirée on June 8, where lobster rolls, spicy scallop ceviche, a tropical fruit bar and much more surrounded a silent auction on the rooftop terrace. A sloth named Apaporis...
Top Reporter: Trump Campaign Wasting Money in Florida Because He’ll Be Mad If No Ads on TV at Mar-a-Lago
The Trump campaign may be spending money in Florida for reasons unrelated to its ultimate goal of winning the presidential election. The post Top Reporter: Trump Campaign Wasting Money in Florida Because He’ll Be Mad If No Ads on TV at Mar-a-Lago first appeared on Mediaite.
What locals are saying about Amendment 3: Marijuana Legalization
Florida voters could legalize adult marijuana use this November, known as Amendment 3. The proposed amendment would allow adults to possess up to three ounces of Marijuana legally. Additionally, it would authorize existing medical marijuana dispensaries to expand their operations to sell Marijuana to adults for personal use. Sebastian Daily...
West Nile virus has infected people in Florida (and Dr. Fauci). Is it in your county?
It's peak season for West Nile virus, and five human cases have been documented in Florida so far this year. Since March, cases have been documented in Collier, Duval, Marion, Orange and Walton counties, according to the Florida Department of Health. ...
At Honeymoon Island, urgency grows to defend ‘real Florida’
DUNEDIN — For Terry Fortner, the fight to save Honeymoon Island State Park from proposed development is personal. Nearly 130 years ago, just offshore from here, her grandmother Myrtle Scharrer was born in a pioneer home on Caladesi Island. She lived for decades in the tranquility of the then-untouched island chains that today include Florida’s most-visited state park. When she was pressured to sell her acreage in 1946, Scharrer placed on it a deed restriction that would lay the groundwork for its protection.
Liberty County sweeps Sneads on the road
SNEADS, Fla. (WMBB) – The Liberty County volleyball team defeated Sneads 3-0 on the road Monday night, staying perfect on the early season. The Bulldogs improved to 3-0 and will host Aucilla Christian on Tuesday, August 27. The Pirates fell to 0-3 and will host Chipley on Thursday, August 29.
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