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February 2, 2023

College Board fires back at NYT: 'Gross misrepresentation' to say it bowed to political pressure from DeSantis

The College Board ripped a New York Times report that said an AP African American Studies course was stripped 'after heavy criticism from Ron DeSantis.'

February 2, 2023

New mosquito repellent device could better protect US military service members

A new device developed at the University of Florida provides protection from mosquitoes for members of the U.S. military, requiring no heat, electricity or skin contact.

February 2, 2023

Florida authorities say truck carrying 1,000 milk crates overturns on highway

A truck in Florida carrying over 1,000 crates of milk overturned on a highway on Thursday morning, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.

February 2, 2023

Woman found along Georgia highway 37 years ago identified through DNA as missing Florida mother

The body of a woman who died after being found unconscious along the side of a highway in Georgia has been identified as a Florida mother who went missing in 1985.

February 2, 2023

Randi Weingarten lambasts DeSantis over AP African-American Studies course ban: 'Stop the race baiting'

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten lashed out at Ron DeSantis, accusing him of "race baiting" over an African American studies course.

February 2, 2023

AP's College Board blasts New York Times report on revised African American Studies course

The College Board complained a New York Times report linking Ron DeSantis' comments to changes made to the course was not accurate.

February 2, 2023

Couple allegedly befriended a wealthy, ailing investor, moved into his FL home, drugged him, stole $3 million

Two people were arrested for allegedly conspiring to steal over $20 million from a wealthy Malibu investor who was suffering from mental illness.

February 2, 2023

Florida officials pitch TikTok ban for K-12: 'Digital fentanyl' that 'rots and robs' child development

Republicans in Florida have introduced bills in the state legislature and the senate that would prohibit students from accessing TikTok on school-provided internet.

February 1, 2023

Florida deputies arrest Mississippi man in 1987 cold case murder

Florida deputies say they have identified the man who allegedly killed an 87-year-old woman in 1987, who was found dead inside her St. Petersburg home.

February 1, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom dubs head of College Board ‘puppet' of DeSantis: 'I call bulls---'

California Gov. Newsom called College Board CEO David Coleman a "puppet of Ron DeSantis" after the Board revised an AP African American studies program.