Floridas

Ruling Upheld: Florida’s ‘Stop Woke Act’ Blocked by Appeals Court for Violating Free Speech – What You Need to Know

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Orlando, Florida – A federal appeals court in Orlando, Florida, issued a ruling on Monday affirming a decision to block the enforcement of a Florida law that aimed to restrict how companies implement diversity and inclusion training in the workplace. The law, known as the “Stop Woke Act,” was championed by Governor Ron DeSantis. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit concluded that the “Stop Woke Act” violates the First Amendment’s protection of …

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Florida’s Surgeon General Urges Use of Leeches in Public Health – Has Quackery Become Official Policy?

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Miami, Florida – As Joseph Ladapo assumed his role as Florida’s surgeon general, concerns arose about his unconventional views on public health. Widely known for his vaccine skepticism, Ladapo faced criticism for promoting the use of leeches and expressing controversial beliefs regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. Despite the satirical nature of the New Yorker’s article welcoming Ladapo to his new position, the seriousness of the situation became evident as a measles outbreak unfolded in Florida. Medical …

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“Queer Expression” in Heist Films: A Review of “Drive-Away Dolls” and Its Takedown of Florida’s Homophobic Laws

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Chicago, IL – Heist films often serve as a form of critique of the law, and one such film, “Drive-Away Dolls,” takes a unique approach to explore this concept. Co-written and co-directed by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, the film introduces audiences to a world where a different law and a different world are imagined, challenging the status quo. Set in the early 2000s, the film follows the story of Jamie, who has just broken …

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Measles Outbreak at Florida Elementary School: Florida’s top health official’s controversial response to 6 confirmed measles cases puts unvaccinated children at risk

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The state of Florida is currently dealing with a growing measles outbreak at a local elementary school in the Fort Lauderdale area. These events are causing concern among clinicians and public health experts as the state’s top health official is giving advice that appears to contradict scientific recommendations. In a recent letter to parents at the affected school, Florida surgeon general Joseph A. Ladapo failed to urge parents to vaccinate their …

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SpaceX Eyes Lease of Key Rocket Launch Site on Florida’s Space Coast

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After the final flight of United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV Heavy rocket, SpaceX aims to repurpose one of the largest launch pads at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for its Starship launch vehicle. The environmental review for this proposal is now underway, with in-person and virtual meetings scheduled for March to gather feedback from local residents. Federal agencies, led by the Department of the Air Force, will then evaluate the potential …

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