'Don't Say Gay' Law

The bill would ban discussion on those issues through eighth grade, a year after lawmakers banned those discussions through third grade. It was among several measures approved, including later school start times.

Tom Edwards says his opposition to the law that restricts classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity, and to the state's school voucher expansion program, has made him a target for his conservative opponents.

Attorneys for students, parents and teachers say what opponents call "Don't Say Gay" is unconstitutional.

It covers around 45,000 service workers at the Disney theme park resort outside Orlando.

Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz said the proposed rule is aimed at providing greater clarity for teachers.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is seeking to apply what critics call the "Don't Say Gay" law through the 12th grade. It will go up for a vote next month.

Republican Joseph Harding pleaded guilty to charges including wire fraud and making false statements in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud.

The nonprofit, American Oversight, is requesting records involving communication between state and federal education officials, outside groups, and the office of Gov. DeSantis.

Shannon Callahan said the bill will create a traumatic and confusing entry into 5th grade for her transgender son who she said is proud, but private about his gender identity.

A far-right group in Jacksonville has been regularly projecting hate symbols onto downtown buildings. Groups like this look to capitalize on what they see as a favorable political climate.

It came at the start of the 2023 legislative session, in which the Republican supermajority is expected to rubber stamp much of DeSantis' agenda.

A parents' rights activist, a Christian nationalist and three lawyer donors now have control over Walt Disney World's development capabilities, thanks to a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.