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Mask-Free Airports, Disney Dispute, Election Police: FL News
Following the conclusion of the legislative session, Florida's governor continues to enact new laws on parental rights and election reforms.
FLORIDA — After the Florida Department of Education rejected 41 percent of the 132 math textbooks in public schools, saying they "contained prohibited topics," a South Florida man is asking the courts to remove the Bible from public classrooms, maintaining it contains equally "offensive" subjects. Read these stories and more on this week's Florida Patch sites.
- Antisemitic Incidents Reach Record High In U.S., Florida: Report
- Man Kills Mom After She Tells Him To Stop Smoking: Sheriff
- 90-Year-Old Disabled Woman In FL Sexually Assaulted By Caretaker: Cops
- FL Kohl's Stores May Be Purchased By Competitor: Report
- Pinellas Consumer Protection Uncovers Multi-State Real Estate Scam
- The Rollercoaster Of Gas Prices In Florida: AAA
- 150-Acre Fire In Myakka State Forest 95% Contained: FL Forest Service
- Bible Removal From Public Schools Sought By South FL Activist
- Many Will Mask Up On Transit After Mandate Lifted: FL Survey
- Retribution Against Disney Could Cost Florida Billions Of Dollars
- Lightning Celebrates Back-To-Back Stanley Cup Wins At White House
- Bears Wide Receiver Accused Of Reckless Driving In Wesley Chapel
- These Florida High Schools Are Among 2022’s Best: U.S. News
- Felon Found With Guns, 1,300 Rounds Of Ammunition At Home: Sheriff
- St. Pete's Most Fatal Intersections Focus Of Speeding Crackdowns
- Family Of Teen Killed On FL Amusement Park Ride Files Lawsuit
- Ground Beef Sold In FL Recalled Over E. Coli Risk
- Man Sexually Battered 5-Year-Old Attending Birthday Party: Sheriff
- Man Made Obscene Video Calls To ‘Unsuspecting Strangers’: Sheriff
- Death Of 4 Owls Motivate Safety Harbor Community To Take Action
- Sex With Animal, Child Pornography Charges Filed Against Tampa Men
- Crisis Center Worker Accused Of Sending Explicit Material To Teen Girl
- FL Gov Signs Election Reform Bill, Establishes Election Crimes Office
- Man Killed In Gangland-Style Shooting In Town 'N' Country Parking Lot
- After Defacing LGBT Mural, FL Man Must Write Essay About Pulse: Court
- FL Sheriff Arrests Own Daughter For Meth: 'No One Is Immune Or Exempt'
- 74-Year-Old Golfer Shoots Man Walking Dog On FL Golf Course: Sheriff
- Woman Lost Leg In Motorcycle Crash, Officer Saved Her Life: Police
- 'Disturbing Video' Shows Florida Mom Hitting Her Baby: Police
- Retaliation Against Disney For Opposing Bill May Come At High Price
- FL Gov Calls Special Session On Escalating Property Insurance Rates
- Clearwater Man Accused Of Repeatedly Throwing Dog Onto Concrete Floor
- Face Masks Now Optional At All Major Florida Airports
- Tampa Airport Runway Renovations Could Mean More Noise In Nearby Neighborhoods
- Florida Leads Nation In Number Arrested In U.S. Capitol Siege
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