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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Community leaders and activists are pushing back against the Parental Rights in Education bill, more commonly known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, after it was approved by the Florida House.
The Parental Rights in Education bill would prevent teachers from having any discussions about sexual orientation or gender identity in schools between kindergarten and the third grade.
Florida bill requiring high school financial course clears another hurdle
The Florida House is ready to consider a bill ( HB 1115 ) that would require high school students to take a course in financial literacy as a condition for graduation.
The House Education & Employment Committee unanimously approved the bill Wednesday. Under the bill, students who enter high school starting in the 2022-23 academic year would be required to earn 7½ credits in elective courses, a decrease from the currently required eight elective credits.
DeSantis signs bill blocking families, patients from being able to sue health-care providers over
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addresses a joint session of a legislative session, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla.
The new law provides liability protection to health-care providers that follow "government-issued health standards" that "include the CDC's COVID-19 guidelines, which many say aren't working," the groups wrote in a letter to DeSantis.
DeSantis-backed 'Dont Say Gay' bill sparks outrage
A Florida bill that would limit classroom discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity and encourage parents to sue schools or teachers that engage in these topics continues to move through the state House and Senate.
It's being called a "Don't Say Gay" bill by LGBTQ advocates, who fear that if this bill is signed into law, it could act as a complete ban on the lessons on LGBTQ oppression, history and discussions about LGBTQ identities.
Survey: Floridians Overwhelmingly Support Ticket Transfer Reform Bill
Florida residents overwhelmingly support legislation aimed at requiring consumer choice from ticket sellers related to restrictive mobile-only ticketing systems.
There are two bills progressing through the Florida legislature – Senate Bill 1316 and House Bill 969 – that would do just that.
USF interim leader seeks permanent post after saying she would not apply
The big story: Back in August, the University of South Florida Board of Trustees named attorney Rhea Law as the school's interim president.
Law, who stepped in as Steve Currall exited, "will not apply for the permanent president position," the university announced .
Trump Signals Another Presidential Bid During CPAC Speech
"We are a long way from being done," he told those packed into a chilly ballroom at the Rosen Shingle Creek golf resort.
Trump also gave shout-outs to GOP Sens. Rick Scott of Florida, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, and John Kennedy of Louisiana, all of whom spent part of the weekend making MAGA-friendly speeches at CPAC.
Trump again signals another presidential bid in CPAC speech: 'We did it twice.
He praised GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who were recently engulfed in controversy.
"We are a long way from being done," he told those packed into a chilly ballroom at the Rosen Shingle Creek golf resort.
Trump also gave shout-outs to GOP Sens. Rick Scott of Florida, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, and John Kennedy of Louisiana, all of whom spent part of the weekend making MAGA-friendly speeches at CPAC.
Tampa residents see 7th largest rent increase in U.S. | WFLA
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa homeowners are paying more for their homes, and their mortgages than any other city in the state of Florida, according to national real estate brokerage Redfin .
The company’s latest data on housing costs for Americans showed both down payments for mortgages and rent increases in Tampa were the highest in the state.
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