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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, critical race theory
April 23, 2022
The Florida Department of Education has explained its decision to reject more than 40% of the math textbooks it reviewed…
April 23, 2022
Florida's governor signed legislation barring instruction that says members of one race are inherently racist.
April 21, 2022
The wife of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins placed a 911 call on that fateful day he was struck by…
Ilhan Omar
April 20, 2022
David Hannon has pleaded guilty to threatening the life of Rep. Ilhan Omar. He faces a maximum prison sentence of 10…
Jenavious Janvier from Broward Co. Sheriff's Office
April 20, 2022
Jenavious Janvier, a 12-year-old boy from Deerfield Beach, Florida is missing. The boy is approximately five-foot-four and weighs 70 pounds.
A set of hands holds up signs reading "#FairMaps - Stop Gerrymandering"
April 19, 2022
Critics say that new maps drawn by Republicans in states from Florida to Texas are deliberate tools to suppress Black…
April 19, 2022
An abandoned, historic Black cemetery in Central Florida will be restored thanks to a half-million-dollar grant from state officials. 
April 19, 2022
A Florida official said a ride operator made adjustments to satisfy safety alerts, but Tyre Sampson was not properly secured…
Holiday travelers at airport
April 18, 2022
A judge voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials.
Wharton High School -- Classroom Adobe stock
April 18, 2022
The highest number of books rejected were for grade levels K-5, where "71% were not aligned with Florida standards."
April 14, 2022
A current and a former UFPD officer filed a pair of complaints alleging discrimination, including gender bias.
April 13, 2022
Orlando has announced the expansion of its Summer Youth Employment Program, which will provide internships for between 300 and 400…
April 12, 2022
This disparity study is the county’s strategy to give their lawyers better ammunition to make the case for new procurement rules.
April 9, 2022
In the past year, rents in Fort Myers jumped more than 31%, they’re up 28% in Tampa and they rose…
April 8, 2022
The Las Royal Twins page already has over 60,000 followers supporting Amara La Negra's "tumultuous journey" to motherhood.
April 6, 2022
TheGrio explores how Florida's law banning classroom discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity will affect LGBTQ+ youth.
April 5, 2022
Florida police body camera footage shows officers pushing a hotel employee who called them for help after a customer attacked…
April 5, 2022
North American Automotive Services, or Ed Napleton Automotive Group, will pay $10 million, most of which will reimburse customers.
flyingwhileblack
April 3, 2022
The spate of cancellations arrived as air travel is rebounding from the pandemic, with strong demand for spring-break flights. 
Signs indicating where to vote
April 1, 2022
A judge struck down portions of a Florida election law, saying that the GOP-led government was using subtle tactics to…