April 8, 2022 Alabama joins Florida in prohibiting certain school teachers from discussing gender, sexual matters Alabama’s Republican governor has signed legislation prohibiting certain elementary school teachers from discussing gender identity and sexual orientation matters in school.
April 8, 2022 Alabama lawmakers approve education rule similar to Florida's law The Alabama legislature has passed a sister bill to Florida's parental rights law that bans lessons or discussion of sexuality and gender identity for children from kindergarten to fifth grade.
April 7, 2022 Florida police save man trapped inside burning vehicle Police in Florida saved a man who was trapped inside a burning vehicle on April 2 after neighbors heard a loud crash and called 911
April 7, 2022 Florida man charged in teen's 'unprovoked' murder found competent for trial The Florida homeless man accused of fatally stabbing a 14-year-old Palm Beach Gardens boy has been found competent to stand trial by two psychologists.
April 7, 2022 GOP targets Disney's Mickey Mouse copyright, says company 'influencing small children' with 'sexual agenda' Nearly two dozen lawmakers on the Republican Study Commission (RSC) sent a letter to Disney's CEO declaring their opposition to renewing the company's copyright on Mickey Mouse, which is set to expire in 2024.
April 7, 2022 Who is Judge Elizabeth Scherer? Florida Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer is overseeing the trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz, who was convicted of killing 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in 2014.
April 7, 2022 Rep. Val Demings backs Biden admin move to end Title 42, says COVID numbers are ‘way down’ Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., says she supports the Biden administration’s move to end the Title 42 public health order that has been used to expel a majority of migrants at the border -- in contrast to other moderate Democrats who have warned it will lead to an influx of migrants at the border.
April 7, 2022 Brian Stelter: Disney is a ‘symbol’ of ‘conservative backlash’ against LGBTQ 'acceptance' CNN's 'Reliable Sources' host Brian Stelter claimed that Disney has become a 'symbol' of 'conservative backlash' against the 'acceptance of gay and transgender people.'
April 7, 2022 Florida man, sister-in-law fight off attempted robbers on street: 'WWE stuff' A Florida teen and his sister-in-law did not fall victim to an attempted robbery after defending themselves against the suspects.
April 7, 2022 Florida drawbridge partially crushes pontoon boat, sending passengers scrambling Shocking video shows the moment a rising south Florida drawbridge partially crushes a pontoon boat underneath, with some on board jumping into the water to avoid injury or death.
