Florida
Friday, May 27, 2022
FL Democrats Call for More Gun Control Following TX Massacre
Democrats in the Florida Legislature are reviving calls for stricter gun-control laws, following the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Florida's …
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Ms. Magazine Relaunches 1972 'We Have Had Abortions' Petition
This story was produced by Ms. MagazineBroadcast version by Lily Böhlke for Florida News Connection/Public News Service The leaked draft …
Law Boosts FL Mental Health Focus For Students And Families
Starting in July, Florida students and families will receive more information on the mental health services they are entitled to. Rep. Christine …
FL Officials Open Virtual Public Hearing on New Aquatic Preserve
This afternoon, members of the public will get to have a say on the management plan for the first new aquatic preserve created in Florida in 32 years…
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 …
Health Experts: Mind Your Back When Working From Home
When working from home, you might be tempted to work from the bed, couch or anyplace which may inadvertently lead to slouching or looking down at a …
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 …
Study: Florida’s Black College Students Need More Support
Barriers like financial constraints, family obligations and involvement with the justice system are preventing some Black Floridians from achieving …
DeSantis Wages War Against Anti-Racism, Corporate 'Wokeness'
Gov. Ron DeSantis has been confronting a lot of issues dealing with race and inclusion. The latest is his signing into law his version of Florida's …
DeSantis Would Cut Florida's Black Representation in Half
Florida's redistricting saga continues Tuesday when lawmakers return to Tallahassee for a special session to essentially give Gov. Ron DeSantis what …
'Embattled' FL Abortion-Rights Advocates are Hopeful
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a 15-week abortion ban into law, a major blow to overall abortion access in Southern states where Florida has been a beacon…
FL Abortion Fund: "Crisis Pregnancy Centers" Use Deceptive Tactics
Florida reproductive-health advocates are urging people to be aware of anti-abortion groups known as "crisis pregnancy centers" that offer pregnancy t…