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Florida set to released list of banned books months after DeSantis called the bans a hoax

The FDOE is preparing to release a list of books that have been removed from schools months after Gov. Ron DeSantis called book bans a hoax.

 

Judge denies Florida's request to limit drag show ruling to just Hamburger Mary's. Here's what to know on lawsuit

After temporarily blocking the controversial drag show ban last month, a federal judge denied the state's request to limit ban to just one restaurant.

 

Kamala Harris on Florida's Black history standards: 'We will be stronger if we remember'

Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Jacksonville on Friday to speak at the Ritz Theatre in LaVilla. Here's the latest on her visit.

 

'America's full and true history': Why V.P. Kamala Harris is coming to Jacksonville Friday

The vice president will talk about "the freedom to learn and teach America's full and true history," her press secretary tweeted.

 

As demand for AP African American Studies curriculum surges across US, Florida ban remains

Meanwhile, the DeSantis administration's board of education has approved its own Black history standards that opponents say minimize key concepts.

 

Matthew's Hope ministry to offer transitional housing

Matthew's Hope Ministries has purchased a former Methodist Church in Cocoa, converting it to transitional housing for homeless men, women and children.

 

Trump documents trial date set for after March 19 Florida presidential GOP primary

A federal judge on Friday delayed the start of the trial to May 20 of next year, after Florida's March 19 presidential preference voting.

 

What can we learn from sharks? Scientists tag the predators to find out

Scientists and researchers from Florida International University, OCEARCH and more tag sharks to monitor them and learn from their behaviors.

 

Trump's classified documents trial set for May despite his pleas to wait until after 2024 election

A federal judge scheduled former President Donald Trump's classified documents trial for May — midway through the 2024 election cycle.

 

Avelo shelves 2 of 3 debut routes at MLB amid low demand, unloads last N.C. tickets for $19

Service to Wilmington, Delaware, did not materialize because of passenger-demand issues, said Courtney Goff, Avelo communications manager.

 

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