Stories tagged: "local news"


Puerto Rico - coquí - global warming
How Global Warming Is Threatening Puerto Rico’s Beloved Coquí Frogs

The scientist said that if the trend continues, the heat could become too much for the sensitive amphibians to survive successfully.

Sports - Education - Local
12 ​​Best High Schools for Sports in Florida

More than 7.6 million US high school students played sports during the last academic year, and schools in the Sunshine State offer some of the best athletic programs in the nation.

TikTok
Florida’s Largest Public Universities Ban TikTok

Among the state institutions that have implemented the ban are University of Florida, Florida State University, Florida Atlantic University, New College, and University of South Florida. 

Disney - layoffs - employees
Disney to Begin Laying Off 7,000 Employees This Week

The cuts will represent 3% of the company’s global workforce.

Soto - Antisemitic - Florida
‘Stop the Spread of Hate’: Rep. Darren Soto Wants Investigation Into Antisemitic Group in Florida

The Democratic congressman is asking for an investigation into “potential civil rights and criminal violations” by an antisemitic group. 

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DeSantis Appoints Campaign Donors and Loyalists to Disney Oversight Board

They include the co-founder of Moms for Liberty and major supporter of the "Don't Say Gay" law, and a businessman who runs a ministry focused on “discipleship and outreach to men.”

DeSantis - propaganda - kids
Former GOP Governor Produces Propaganda to Promote DeSantis to Kids

The conservative propaganda is published by EverBright Media, which puts out kids magazines on topics such as socialism, immigration, and former President Donald Trump.