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Teachers could not make suggestions to students Under the bill, teachers would not be able to “make suggestions as to the nature of any reflection that a student may engage in during the moment of silence,” and students “may not interfere with other students participation.” The measure also would direct teachers to encourage parents to talk with students about the moment of silence and “to make suggestions as to the best use” of the time. Senate sponsor Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, said ...

Florida lawmakers pass bill requiring moment of silence in schools By Ryan Dailey article TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Floridapublic-school students might soon have a required moment of silence at the start of each day, under a measure passed Thursday by the Florida Senate and headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. The Senate voted 32-6 to pass the bill (HB 529), which was approved by the House last month in a 94-24 vote. Under the measure, school principals would be required to direct first-period teach...

Depending on your point of view, either demonstration-suppression or anti-riot legislation was signed into law on Monday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. He chose the blood-red district of Polk County as the place to do it. Officially titled “Combating Public Disorder,” the bill passed in the Florida Senate last Thursday. It immediately raises the stakes for protesters who get roped into mass arrests when demonstrations turn violent. Many actions formerly considered penalties are now mis...

Time has apparently run out on the Florida Legislature's attempt to restrict local regulation of short-term rental properties.

Cedar Point requires all guests to make reservations to get into park to start 2021 season Cedar Point’s gates will reopen, but social distancing will limit access to the park By Rachel Vadaj | April 19, 2021 at 9:51 PM EDT - Updated April 19 at 9:51 PM SANDUSKY, Ohio (WOIO) - With Cedar Point’s opening day less than a month away, the Roller Coaster Capital of the World is gearing up with safety precautions as the pandemic continues. Starting on May 14 when the gates open for t...

Guns at church bill goes to Senate floor News Service of Florida Tags:  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – An effort to allow people to carry guns at churches that share locations with schools is going to the Senate floor. The Rules Committee on Tuesday approved a measure (HB 259) that would allow people with concealed weapons licenses to bring guns on properties shared by churches and schools. Florida law generally allows people to carry concealed weapons at churches, synagogues, mosques and other relig...

Volusia County to look at adding more dog beaches Mary Helen Moore, The Daytona Beach News-Journal Volusia County will explore expanding beach access for dogs, potentially adding more dog-friendly beaches in the Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach areas. The council voted unanimously to explore the possibilities, without precise instructions on when to return or where to look, other than that new dog beach locations, if approved, would be accessible to residents of the northern p...

"I have grandchildren. Unfortunately, my grandchildren eat sand," Wheeler said. Lowry, however, made the motion to zero in on options for residents in the northern part of the county. Patricia Boswell, administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, cautioned against allowing dogs on the beaches. She said the top concerns were animal bites and sand contaminated by fecal matter leading to parasitic infections. Jean Olbert, a biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Con...

Contentious elections bill ready for vote in Fla. Senate By Dara Kam Election official alarmed by proposed changes Just this year, Republican lawmakers in 43 states have proposed new voting laws that they say will shore up public confidence in the integrity of elections. Its happening here in Florida, as well. Lawmakers are trying to add new restrictions to voting, but election supervisors from across the aisle are sounding alarms. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - One of the 2021 legislative session’s mos...

From $15 million penthouses to million dollar-plus homes and condos yet to be built, luxury South Florida residential sales went off the charts during the first quarter of 2021, with no apparent end in sight.