WASHINGTON — Florida’s ban on teaching an advanced placement course on African American history is “incomprehensible,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Friday, in the latest dispute between the Biden administration and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a likely presidential nominee who has energized conservatives with his eagerness to engage in the culture wars. Jean-Pierre’s statement comes a day after the public release of a letter Florida’s education department… Source link
Read More »7 Florida Cities That Could Be Headed for a Housing Crisis
Florida seems to be a state that people are always flocking to and never leaving, with its temperate weather, great beaches and lots of excellent attractions. However, even Florida is feeling the results of market forces, which are increasing mortgage rates, driving up home prices, and thus driving out people. In fact, the Florida cities on this list are showing alarming signs that could be pointing toward a housing crisis. Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsRead: Source link
Read More »South Florida Agency Turns to Google Public Sector to Help Manage Critical Water Programs
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. and WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Google Public Sector is partnering with the South Florida Water Management District to help the agency enable visualization and trend analysis for water quality to inform water management decisions across the district. South Florida Water Management is the largest and oldest water district in Florida, overseeing water resources for more than nine million residents from Orlando to the Florida Keys. Through this partnership,… Source link
Read More »Florida and Georgia condemn antisemitic message projected onto TIAA Bank Field exterior after game
Florida and Georgia issued a joint statement on Sunday morning condemning an antisemitic message that was projected onto the exterior of TIAA Bank Field after the Bulldogs’ 42-20 win over the Gators. The message positively referenced Kanye West’s antisemitic remarks earlier this month. The statement from the school not only denounced what was projected onto the stadium but “other antisemitic messages” in the city of Jacksonville. “We strongly condemn the antisemitic hate speech… Source link
Read More »No. 20 Kentucky stifles Anthony Richardson, knocks off No. 12 Florida 26-16 in Gainesville
For just the second time in 43 years, Kentucky found a way to win in The Swamp. It wasn’t always pretty, but the No. 20 Wildcats overcame offensive struggles and special teams sloppiness with an excellent effort on defense in a 26-16 victory over No. 12 Florida. Of those 26 points, 13 came directly off interceptions of Florida’s Anthony Richardson. Richardson was phenomenal in Florida’s Week 1 win over Utah but struggled mightily in this one. After rushing for 106 yards and three… Source link
Read More »Florida State hangs on for 24-17 win in Brian Kelly’s first game at LSU
Brian Kelly’s first game at LSU was a special teams disaster. The Tigers lost 24-23 to Florida State on Sunday night after they had two kicks blocked and dropped two points. The final blocked kick came on a game-tying extra point with no time left after Jaray Jenkins caught a two-yard TD pass from Jayden Daniels. LSU and Kelly could have gone for two and the win but instead played for overtime in New Orleans. That turned out to be the wrong decision as Florida State’s Shyheim Brown prevented… Source link
Read More »Anthony Richardson leads Florida to thrilling 29-26 upset victory over No. 7 Utah
Anthony Richardson made sure Billy Napier’s head-coaching debut at Florida was a memorable one. Richardson, the Gators’ electric sophomore quarterback, made play after play to help Florida upset No. 7 Utah, 29-26, in front of a raucous home crowd in the Swamp. While Utah was able to limit Richardson to mainly underneath throws in the passing game, he could not be stopped on the ground. Richardson rushed for 104 yards and three touchdowns on just 11 carries, including the game-winning… Source link
Read More »‘Florida needs Disney,’ says Harvard professor
Disney (DIS) versus DeSantis. As the media conglomerate continues to grapple with the aftermath of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis revoking the company’s special tax district, business leaders around the globe are contemplating their own company values as political issues take center stage. “I don’t think [Disney CEO Bob Chapek] did his homework,” Bill George, a Harvard Business School professor and former chairman and CEO of medical device company, Medtronic, told Yahoo Finance. “We’re in a… Source link
Read More »Curaleaf Opens Two New Florida Dispensaries in Pembroke Park and Englewood
New locations in Broward County and Englewood Expand the Company’s Retail Presence to 47 Locations in the Sunshine State and 130 Nationwide WAKEFIELD, Mass., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced plans to open two new dispensaries in Florida. Curaleaf Pembroke Park (2900 Country Club Ln.) is opening today, with Curaleaf Englewood (1930 S… Source link
Read More »Florida actually dissolving Disney’s special status unlikely since ‘consequences too dire,’ expert predicts
As Disney (DIS) grapples with the aftermath of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis revoking the company’s special tax district, some experts say the dissolution might not even happen. “I don’t think it’s very likely,” said Richard Foglesong, Disney historian and author of the book “Married to the Mouse: Walt Disney World and Orlando.” “Frankly, the consequences are too dire,” Foglesong added. “Already you’re seeing conversations about the real cost of this, and who will pay. From all appearances… Source link
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