Florida
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Report: Chain 'Dollar Stores' Harmful Communities
Dollar-store chains are rapidly growing across the country, with more locations than McDonald's, Starbucks, Target and Walmart combined, according to …
FL Group Works to Keep Eligible People on Medicaid
As Florida "unwinds" from the COVID-19 public health emergency and returns its Medicaid program to pre-pandemic rules, there's a possibility that …
Could Legislation Targeting Public-Sector Unions Threaten Academic Freedom?
Union leaders and public-sector workers say bills advancing in the Florida Legislature, if passed, will strip them of their representation and could …
'Scary Times,' as FL Republicans Propose 6-Week Abortion Ban
On the opening day of Florida's legislative session, Republican lawmakers filed bills in the House and Senate to ban abortions after six weeks…
Floridians Want Lawmakers to End Culture Wars, Focus On 'People's Budget'
Florida's legislative session - which begins Tuesday - has already made headlines as a conservative majority pitches bills to expand gun rights…
Turning K-12 'Cafeterias into Classrooms' to Address Food Waste
Students in the Orlando area could soon get more classroom time during their lunchtime, to learn more about ways to fight hunger and food waste…
FL Looks to Expand Concealed-Carry Rights, Regardless of Concerns
In a Republican supermajority, Florida lawmakers are advancing bills that would remove mandatory training and fees to carry concealed weapons…
FL Could See Spike in Child Uninsured Rate if Health Emergency Ends
As federal pandemic health emergency protections are set to expire starting in April, child advocates are concerned the program that kept Florida's …
Free Essay Workshops Aim to Support Students on Path to Higher Ed
The college admissions process can be both expensive and stressful for students, but a free program at New College of Florida aims to demystify the …
Blue Light Exposure: Understanding the Risks
With the increasing use of digital devices and computers in daily life, we're all exposed to more and more blue light. They may be convenient and …
Oral Hygienist Highlights Dangers of Dental Disorders in Children
Dental hygienists are trying to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene, noting dental pain is one of the most common reasons for school …
AP African American Studies Course Blocked in FL Schools
The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has rejected plans to expand an Advanced Placement African American Studies course for high schools…