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Non-binary Florida teacher falls victim to “Don’t Say Gay” expansion law, fired for using ‘Mx.’ title

A physics teacher at Florida Virtual School was fired last month for using a gender-neutral title in class.
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New initiative sends free banned books to Floridians

Florida is one of the top states in the nation for book bans in schools. One organization is sending banned books to Floridians for free.
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New College of Florida trustees approve $1.3 million/year contract for controversial president Richard Corcoran

New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran is set to earn up to $1.3 million per year in salary and benefits in a five-year contract.
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New College of Florida’s business plan is “not financially viable” according to a UF business school professor

UF business faculty: A business plan outlining sweeping changes at New College of Florida is “not financially viable” in its current state.
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Broward County students walk out after transgender athlete controversy

School staff are being investigated after a transgender student played on the girls’ volleyball team at a Broward County high school.
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Parimutuels seek a halt to Florida online sports betting

The Seminole Tribe relaunched a sports betting app but attorneys for pari-mutuel companies asked the Florida Supreme Court to halt online wagering.
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Federal judge rejects a challenge to Florida’s controversial law on transgender athletes

A federal judge has rejected a challenge to a Florida law banning transgender female students from playing on women’s and girls’ sports teams.
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Seminole Tribe launches ‘limited’ online sports betting in Florida

The Seminole Tribe relaunched a sports-betting app allowing a limited group of gamblers to place wagers anywhere in Florida.
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Seminole Tribe to begin sports betting at its Flordia casinos

Seminole Tribe leaders will allow sports betting at their casinos in December - a first step in a major expansion of gambling in Florida.
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Despite controversy, the NAIA accepts New College of Florida into a conference

New College of Florida’s new sports teams will compete in the Sun Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Tampa Bay Rays announce plans for new St. Pete stadium, redevelopment of surrounding district

The Tampa Bay Rays are staying in St. Petersburg. The team announced plans for a new stadium at Tropicana Field on Tuesday.
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Seminole Tribe of Florida gets a legal victory in its sports betting case

A court denied a rehearing after upholding a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control over sports betting throughout Florida.
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FSU considers leaving the ACC over revenue distribution

Florida State University's Board of Trustees is considering a departure from the Atlantic Coast Conference due to revenue distribution.

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6/20 MarqRich and the team discuss TheTitan/ Near death experiences Jordan sells / j.Cole gets a percentage Who foots the bill in the dating period of a relationship…what’s the split on bills when you’re with...
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that lets professional baseball players get paid less than minimum wage in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that lets professional baseball players get paid less than minimum wage in Florida.
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New College of Florida could get a new mascot, despite the wishes of students

New College of Florida's revamped Board of Trustees will weigh the selection of a new mascot for the small public college in Sarasota.

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