The news cycle was packed on the last Monday in March.
DeSantis and his friends in conservative media claim the law, which critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill, is a measure to protect kids from being groomed and prematurely introduced to sexual subject matter at school.
Although educators, LGBTQ people, and their allies have fiercely resisted the law, it's been widely touted in right-wing circles, part of an effective media campaign by the administration to shunt criticism and tout its importance.
'Perseverance and solidarity': UNF Pride Club members discuss the history of Pride – UNF ...
October is LGBTQ+ History Month, where the history of gay rights and other related civil rights movements are observed and honored. Spinnaker spoke with two members from the University of North Florida (UNF) LGBTQ Center about the Pride Club and the history of the LGBTQ community.
PREMIERING 7:30PM ET: From Gender Theory Guides to 'Transition' Questionnaires—Florida State Rep.
On this episode of American Thought Leaders, we sit down with Florida state Rep. Joe Harding, who spearheaded Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill .
"As young as kindergarten, there were resource guides out there telling teachers, telling educators how to talk to children about their pronouns," Harding says. "These guides were not being voted on in public meetings. These guys were being put forth with an agenda by activist groups."
Leafs GM Kyle Dubas is down to his final card in pivotal season
It wasn't long ago that Kyle Dubas was billed as the wunderkind who would propel the Toronto Maple Leafs to a prosperous new future by shedding the archaic thinking of previous regimes.
Dubas became the second-youngest general manager in Ontario Hockey League history when he took over the Soo Greyhounds at 25, a development that quickly turned into lore.
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Disney raises prices on tickets, Genie Plus line-cutting service - The Washington Post
When Disney launched its new tool that lets visitors avoid long lines for rides last year, fans griped that they were being forced to pay for a perk they once got free.
Now, most visitors will have to pay even more for the privilege. Cue a new round of complaints about "money grubbing" and "nickel and diming."
The stone crab (Menippe mercenaria) is found in the United States along Florida's Gulf Coast and up the Atlantic coast to North Carolina and is in season only from Oct. 15 to May 1. Crab fans love these treats for firm meat from the claws – a taste similar to lobster.
The real magic of stone crabs is their ability to grow new claws when carefully removed by responsible fishermen. That's the trick: Only one claw per adult crab is removed from the crab before it's returned to the sea, leaving the creature its second claw for defense.
All 11 area swimming and diving teams hit the pool one last time on Thursday as a precursor their respective upcoming district meets.
Seven area squads squared off in the Escambia County Championships at the Washington Aquatic Center while the remaining four teams battled in the Santa Rosa County Championships from the Pullam Family YMCA.
Woody Harrelson, Laura Linney movie about Clearwater is filming in South Carolina
The fictional plot occurs in Clearwater and might include the true story of Terri Schiavo, the St. Petersburg resident whose irreversible persistent vegetative state sparked a nationally followed legal battle between her husband and parents over whether her feeding tube should be removed.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian , hotels in South Florida are experiencing a sharp increase in demand as residents whose homes in southwest Florida were damaged or destroyed look to find shelter.
Occupancy has risen higher than average in extended-stay and budget hotels, according to STR data reported by The Wall Street Journal . Airbnb bookings were up 10% in Georgia and Florida compared to the week before and after the storm.
New-look Oklahoma State with plenty to prove at Seminole | Golf Channel
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – After a long day of traveling and practice, Oklahoma State senior Dillon Stewart fired up his laptop Saturday night in his Florida hotel room to catch former teammate Eugenio Chacarra vie for his first professional victory at the LIV Thailand event.
"It was awesome," Stewart said as he made the turn during Sunday's college-am event, Stewart's second trip of the day around the venerable layout.
SUSANNE KAUFMANN Spa concept expands globally | TravelDailyNews International
The spa menu, designed by SUSANNE KAUFMANN for The Surf Club includes treatments that serve to solve skin problems by strengthening the skin’s ability to protect against environmental stress.
Building the SUSANNE KAUFMANN brand on sustainable spa principles, beginning with the iconic Hotel Post in Susanne’s hometown of Bezau, Austria, each treatment celebrates their commitment to being an environmentally responsible brand including everything from locally sourced botanical ...
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A distressed alligator wandered onto the beach on Anna Maria Island on Saturday, surprising many beachgoers who were enjoying the sunny day.
The gator came ashore along the rocky shore on the northern tip of the island — between Bean Point and the Rod and Reel Pier. Several reports were made to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission , and a trapper was contracted and sent out to catch the alligator.
Health officials keep warning for area on St. Lucie River's North Fork
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County is maintaining a swimming advisory for River Park Marina on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River after higher-than-normal levels of enteric bacteria were found in samples, the agency said.
The swimming advisory is expected to continue until satisfactory results are achieved. Sampling is scheduled Oct. 17, with the results being available Oct. 20.
Port Orange man leaves granddaughter in back of rental car he returned
A Port Orange man was charged with child neglect on Monday after dropping off a rental car and apparently forgetting his one-year-old granddaughter was in the back seat.
David Towner, 62, had been babysitting his granddaughter for the day. He dropped off the car at the Daytona Beach International Airport and was picked up by his daughter.
Saron White Thompson passed peacefully September 13, 2022, at her home in North Redington Beach, FL. A beautiful soul, her husband affectionately called her "Angel." She was a wife, mother, teacher, and great friend to everyone she met.
Born December 29, 1958, she grew up in Maud, TX, daughter to Tommy and Lenora White. During her Senior year at Redwater as head cheerleader, her spunk and determination lead her team to win the Statewide Spirit Stick at the SMU annual competition.
Some Positives from this Current Disaster of a Season - State of The U
This season has been awful for the Miami Hurricanes . Their record is 2-3, 0-1 in ACC play. Middle Tennessee State came into South Florida and whooped the Canes, 45-31. They couldn't get in the end zone against a decent, but far from great, Texas A&M team.
As underwhelming as the Canes have been this season, at least they aren't Nebraska. The former powerhouse of the 1980s and 90s is a shell of its former self.
Hosted by cultural activities center Open Circle LLC, the family-friendly event is slated on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gibson Center, 835 Sycamore St., Building H, Titusville.
Guests will enjoy food sampling, workshops, film screenings, presentations, entertainment and more. In the Spice Market, vendors will showcase products from around the world, including healing foods, incense and home goods.
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One of South Florida's truly unique environments will unfold again this weekend in the bucolic farmland of Loxahatchee Groves when Swank Specialty Produce kicks off another season of farmers markets.
Taking place on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
To answer your next question: Swank Specialty Produce does indeed have a schedule for its popular Swank Table dinner series, with 10 al fresco meals lined up from Nov. 13 to April 23.
A Hurricane Ian rally in downtown Fort Myers is set for Wednesday, October 12th, at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater. Spearheaded by the Luminary Hotel & Co. , the intention is to bring the community together with resources, opportunities and food in the wake of Ian.
Other Southwest Florida events are being canceled and rescheduled in wake of Hurricane Ian. Here are a few.
Top 5 Things to Do in St. Pete, FL • Authentic Florida
We’re spotlighting a few of the best things to do in St. Pete, FL. Our friends at WUCF covered a lot of fun and informative places to visit in the St. Pete episode of Florida Road Trip .
In these Authentic Florida articles, we highlighted some of our favorite spots in the city of St. Petersburg and the St. Pete Beach area: 10 Authentic Things to Do in St. Petersburg & St. Pete Beach and A Getaway to Culturally Savvy St. Pete .
Patrick Lawrence: Sins of Silence - scheerpost.com
In early April 1961, New York Times correspondent Tad Szulc filed a story from Miami in which he reported that the CIA was training Cuban exiles for an invasion of Castro's new republic.
The Times ran the piece on April 7, 1961, but not before Turner Catledge, the managing editor at the time, gutted Szulc's detailed reporting, the date of the operation, and all mention of the CIA.
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Many people are interested in moving to Florida to enjoy the beach and warm weather all year round. But it's important to investigate further before deciding to move to another state.
While Florida is known for beautiful weather, it also experiences its share of extreme weather and natural disasters. Because of its location, the state is often hit by tropical storms and hurricanes from June to November. It's also prone to flooding, sinkholes, and tornadoes.
Comedian Ariel Elias was on stage at a New Jersey club on Saturday night when a patron chucked a can of beer at her.
Before she launched her OnlyFans, Denise Richards was one of the biggest sex symbols in modern times — and nothing has changed. Between her sizzling lingerie photos to peekabo snapshots on her Instagram story, Richards knows how to always make people do a double take.
3 to See: Looking for things to do? Explore this hidden gem of a garden or a free art exhibit
Enjoy a dazzling array of arts and cultural events this autumn in the Palm Beaches! Here to help you with three ideas for the coming week is the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the official support agency for arts and culture here in Florida's Cultural Capital.
Art fans should go and see the new and exciting exhibition at the Armory Art Center, "Regional Printmaking Now!" This juried show focuses on the work of South Florida's talented printmaker community through the mediums of silk screen, lithography, and more. Don't miss it!
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Sister Dana sez, "Everybuddy of mine..." - San Francisco Bay Times | San Francisco Bay Times
Sister Dana sez, "Everybuddy of mine (whether I know ya or not) please come to the 2nd ANNUAL BEARRISON STREET FAIR on October 15. Ya don't gotta be a bear or be a friend of a bear—but just be a care bear and be aware!"
THE FOLSOM STREET FAIR , SoMa's 39th celebration of kink and alternative sexuality, took over the blocks between Eighth and 13th Streets all day Sunday, September 24, making room for a matrix of dungeons and dance parties that form what is often identified as the world's largest outdoor fetish ...
Days after Ian made landfall as a Category 4 on Sept. 28, on-the-ground updates from some of the state's hardest-hit areas -- including Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Captiva and Naples -- remained limited, as roads and bridges were either closed or had been washed away during the storm.
Likewise, as of Oct. 3, Visit Florida, the state's tourism marketing agency, remained focused on far more immediate recovery efforts.
Top 7 Hotels In Orlando, Florida - Travel Off Path
Orlando, Florida , has long been a popular vacation spot. Featuring mild temperatures year-round, as well as world-famous attractions like DisneyWorld, it’s no wonder as to why. If you’re looking to visit this city, here are the top 7 hotels.
This beautiful hotel offers guests lodging in the form of spacious apartments. This makes it a great choice for those looking to plan a family trip or those who would like some more space. The resort also has countless amenities to offer.
Florida Keys Quickly Bounce Back After Hurricane Ian | TravelPulse
Just as Bermuda did in quickly bouncing back from Hurricane Fiona last month, another popular island chain for tourists is proving its mettle in the face of adversity.
The Florida Keys and Key West said this week that despite being in the epicenter of Hurricane Ian on September 27-28 as it ravaged Southwest Florida and other parts of the state, the island chain is up and running.
Travel Community Steps Up With Extraordinary Effort After Hurricane Ian | TravelPulse
The travel industry is no different than Coca-Cola versus Pepsi, Hertz versus Avis or Levi's versus Wrangler. It's a competitive industry with natural rivalries in almost every sector of travel.
Except when it comes to helping each other in dire circumstances. That's when competitiveness becomes camaraderie for the sake of one goal—to help.
ASTA Announces New Hires in Membership, Communications, Marketing and More | TravelPulse
WHY IT RATES: The lengthy list of new hires includes appointees to vacant or newly-created positions and are poised to help the association better serve its members while growing membership. — Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Editor
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is pleased to announce a number of recent hires and staff promotions intended to grow its membership, communications, marketing, legal and business development capacity as the industry continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
A week after Hurricane Ian stormed across Florida, farmers and ranchers continue waiting for flood waters to recede to get a full picture of the destruction to citrus groves and cattle operations.
Get top news-to-know with Florida Trend's headline-focused video newsbrief, hosted by digital content specialist Aimée Alexander.
After two years as a virtual author event, the Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading will celebrate its 30th anniversary by returning in person on Nov. 12.
Headlining the festival will be former St. Petersburg resident and bestselling author Dennis Lehane, talking about his upcoming novel — his first in five years — "Small Mercies."
Publisher: Tampa Bay Times
Date: 2022-10-06 15:23:08
Author: In its 30th year the festival moves to a new venue and presents an exciting slate of authors including Dennis Lehane and Charlayne Hunter Gault
Sunwing Returns To Atlantic Canada With Winter Sked For Six Airports | TravelPulse Canada
Sunwing is returning to Atlantic Canada this winter season, with weekly flights from six airports beginning in January and running through May.
The company says the resumption of winter flights from airports in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland comes after a difficult two years brought on by the pandemic and resulting travel restrictions, and is a signal of the tour operator's ongoing commitment to eastern Canada.
MSC Cruises Executive Talks Expanded US Presence for Winter 2023-2024 Season | TravelPulse
MSC Cruises continued its expansion into the United States market by announcing that a record five ships would sail from American homeports by the end of 2023.
The cruise line will broaden its range of itineraries in the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Bermuda, the Northeast and Canada beginning with the Winter 2023-2024 season.
6 Best Beaches near ORLANDO, Florida to Visit in Fall 2022
Some fascinating destinations to tour and unwind in include natural parks, historic sites, and sandy shores.
Below, you will find a hand-picked list of the 6 best Florida beaches near Orlando, that travelers can visit during holidays and weekends to have a good time.
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