Vaccinations expand to all teachers
March 4, 2021
Florida teachers of all ages are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, under a directive issued by President Joe Biden’s administration.
Democrats, DeSantis square off over vaccines
March 4, 2021
As Gov. Ron DeSantis travels the state boasting of Florida’s “seniors first” policy, Democratic leaders are calling for investigations into the allocation of coveted COVID-19 vaccines.
Superintendents seek flexibility on assessments
March 4, 2021
Pointing to a need for flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, school superintendents on Wednesday urged Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran to ask the federal government for waivers re…
Cruising toward a better economy
March 4, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis believes Florida’s economic recovery from COVID-19 could be better if the federal government would let cruise ship passengers decide if they want to take their chances on the open…
‘Grandparent tuition waiver’ gets House go-ahead
March 3, 2021
A proposal is advancing in the House that would allow high-performing students who live outside of Florida to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities if their grandparents reside in the Sun…
‘Parents Bill of Rights’ advancing in House, Senate
March 2, 2021
Proposals to codify in state law a “Parent’s Bill of Rights” related to what families are entitled to know about their children’s education and health care are advancing in the House and Senate, as t…
Flags lowered to honor COVID-19 victims
March 2, 2021
Flags will fly at half-staff Wednesday at state and local government buildings throughout Florida to honor people who have died of COVID-19.
DeSantis touts state COVID-19 decisions
March 2, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis formally launched the 2021 legislative session Tuesday with a State of the State address that touted the state’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and touched on hot-button issue…
Sprowls tells House to ‘be brave’ as 2021 session starts
March 2, 2021
Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls kicked off the start of the 2021 legislative session by criticizing the media and lobbyists and encouraging lawmakers to “be brave.”
DeSantis State of the State address
March 2, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis gave his State of the State address Tuesday to formally start the 2021 legislative session. Here are his remarks, as prepared for delivery: