FL: Civic Engagement & Voting
Controversial FL state park development meetings postponed
In a rare unifying and bipartisan rebuke, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has postponed tomorrow's meetings to discuss a …
Florida Supreme Court clears abortion amendment for ballot
Reproductive-rights advocates see a silver lining in the Florida Supreme Court's recent decision. The court upheld a 15-week ban, and a six-week …
Should law enforcement transport ballot boxes in FL?
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story implied the new regulations were in effect. Implementation is in the planning stages. (11:14AM MST…
FL student groups defend Palestinian rights with lawsuits against state officials
The Students for Justice in Palestine chapters at the University of Florida and the University of South Florida are filing lawsuits against the deacti…
Educadores preservan y dan forma al futuro con 'ALT NEW COLLEGE'
La llamada "adquisición hostil" conservadora de una pequeña y progresista universidad de artes liberales en Florida está experimentando…
Florida Faces Lawsuits Over Sweeping New Elections Law
The moment Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill into law last week, several voter-advocacy groups filed lawsuits against it…
University-Led Reporting Lets Students Cover the Statehouse
Student reporters are stepping up to fill gaps in news coverage as the number of full-time statehouse reporters continues to decline. State …
Padres luchan contra políticas educativas de FL con el mitin #NotFoolingUs
El grupo de sindicatos, padres y líderes comunitarios están planeando una manifestación en Miami usando el hashtag #NotFoolingUs…
Survivors Call for Monument in Honor of Fallen Heroes
Robert Patterson received his Medal of Honor in 1969 for risking his life above and beyond the call of duty during the Vietnam War. He's among the 65 …
Experience Florida's Elections Process From Within as a Poll Worker
Voting is one way to play a pivotal role in Florida's electoral process, and another way is by being a poll worker to help ensure elections are …
FL GOP's Congressional Redistricting Plan Likely Blocked for Discrimination
The new congressional map - crafted by Gov. Ron DeSantis and approved by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature last month, scatters more than …
Book Bans, Censorship Met with 1M Free Books for Students, Families
As the state of Florida combs through textbooks to ban content with diverse views, a national campaign pledges to deliver a million free books with …