DeSantis backs school history guidelines
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he urged state education officials to put new guidelines on how U.S. history is taught in public schools. The State Board of Education on June 10 will consider a proposed rule that says teachers “may not define American history as something other than the creation of a new nation based largely on universal principles stated in the Declaration of Independence.
By the numbers: How states stack up
The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday released a report showing estimated first-time unemployment claims filed last week. Here is how Florida stacked up against other states in the number of claims filed during the week that ended May 15:
— California: 70,965
— Texas: 26,621
National GOP seeks to help defend elections law
The Republican National Committee and the GOP’s Senate campaign arm are seeking to help defend a controversial new Florida elections law that includes placing additional restrictions on voting by mail.
Moody appeals after immigration ruling
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody quickly launched an appeal Wednesday after a federal judge refused to block immigration-enforcement moves by President Joe Biden’s administration.
Education proposal targets efforts to ‘indoctrinate’
A proposed rule that will be weighed by the State Board of Education aims to control the way history is taught in Florida classrooms and not allow teachers to “indoctrinate” students, as part of what state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran called a “constant, vigilant fight.”
The proposed rule seeks to put strict guidelines on teaching U.S. history.
Court rules against ‘phantom’ medical expenses
An appeals court Wednesday took aim at what are dubbed “phantom” medical payments in personal-injury cases but asked the Florida Supreme Court to resolve the issue.
Cruise ship fight sent to mediation
A U.S. district judge has ordered mediation in Florida’s lawsuit challenging federal restrictions that have idled the cruise-ship industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By the numbers: Fully vaccinated by age
As of Monday, more than 7.65 million people were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Florida. Here is a breakdown of fully vaccinated people by age group:
— Ages 15-24: 408,963
— Ages 25-34: 610,548
Elections law hit with another challenge
Alleging discrimination against Black and Latino voters, a coalition of groups has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Florida elections law that includes additional restrictions on voting by mail.
Tourism improves in early 2021 — but still struggles
Florida’s tourism industry saw improvement during the first three months of 2021, but the number of visitors was still down 14 percent from a year earlier as the state continued to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic.