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There have been more book bans in Florida than almost any other state this school year. Advocates for intellectual freedom are "being out-organized."

This school year brought more book bans in Florida than almost any other state, according to an analysis by the free expression advocacy group PEN America.

Praise from a reader for the Broward libraries division for speaking out against censorship and book bans.

State Rep. Fiona McFarlands bill aimed at preventing fraud from occurring on a state database of Florida businesses has been signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

A Broward County public library system’s “I Read Banned Books” library cards are drawing concern from a Republican state lawmaker who said the taxpayer-funded agency is engaging in “a political stunt” with taxpayer money and warned it could generate financial retaliation by the state.

As book bans and acts of censorship multiply in Florida, it's time to speak up and speak out.

The Broward school district has had a credibility problem for a long time. One way to improve credibility is to communicate clearly and openly and not spring backroom decisions on people without first giving them a chance to be heard.

The measures aim to punish human traffickers and establishments that enable them, and help victims escape and gain restitution from their abusers.

Expansion and more funding of a $10,000 home-hardening grant program was overwhelmingly approved by Florida's Legislature and now awaits Gov. DeSantis' signature. If signed, up to $10,000-per home will be made available for storm-resistant improvements throughout the state, and not just to homes near the coast.

Three specific ways the Florida Legislature is punishing working people and families.