Florida school uproar leads Italy to invite viewing 'David'
A Florence museum on Sunday invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to view Michelangelo’s “David” in person after the school principal was forced to resign following parental complaints that an image of the nude Renaissance masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade art class. Florence Mayor Dario Nardella also tweeted an invitation for the principal to visit so he can personally honor her. The incredulous Italian response highlights how the U.S. culture wars are often perceived in Europe, where despite a rise in right-wing sentiment and governance, the Renaissance and its masterpieces, even its naked ones, are generally free of controversy.
news.yahoo.comThis Week in South Florida Podcast: March 26. 2023
On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg welcomes Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola, Florida State Rep. Vicki Lopez, Broward School Board member Allen Zeman and Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes.
Coco Gauff loses lead, match against Potapova at Miami Open
Coco Gauff let a big lead slip away and wound up dropping the last five games of a mistake-filled 6-7 (8), 7-5, 6-2 loss to Anastasia Potapova in the third round of the Miami Open on Saturday. The No. 6-seeded Gauff, a 19-year-old from Florida, was critical of herself afterward, saying that her footwork wasn't great, that her mindset was off and that she played too defensively after serving for the victory at 5-3 in the second set.
news.yahoo.comFlorida principal forced to resign after showing students Michelangelo's 'David' statue
A principal at a charter school in Tallahassee, Florida was forced to resign after parents complained about a Renaissance art lesson that showed students Michelangelo's nude sculpture of David.
foxnews.comFlorida sheriff looking for 'spring break squatter' caught on home surveillance showing 'shiny rear end'
Authorities in Florida are searching for an alleged spring breakers who trespassed into someone's yard and relieved herself in their bushes before vacating their private yard.
foxnews.comLGBTQ community plans to march in Broward against ‘discriminatory’ bills in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis′ administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run.
DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to all grades
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis′ administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run.
We Must Organize in Florida to Stop Culture War Bills Being Passed
By Roger CaldwellVoting and legislating in Florida is being controlled by the Republicans, and there is nothing the Democrats can do but fight and organize. The legislature in Florida is controlled by Republicans in all the houses, and insanity is deciding what bills will be passed and signed by the governor. Florida lawmakers will pass laws in 2023, as if the Democrats are invisible and not in the game. As Governor DeSantis imposes censorship on teachers and bans certain books in the classrooms, the community must get involved. If the bill passes May 5th, the following groups will be removed from Florida college campus: Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, and many more Black, Latin and Asian Hellenic groups.
thewestsidegazette.comWhere is DeSantis traveling on state business? Legislature wants to make it a secret
Citing an increase in public records requests for the governor’s travel schedule, Florida legislators are advancing a bill that would shield from the public any information about how and where Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials travel.
sun-sentinel.comAfter calling the Russia-Ukraine war a 'territorial dispute,' DeSantis says Putin is a 'war criminal' and 'basically a gas station with a bunch of nuclear weapons'
When asked about his "territorial dispute" comment, DeSantis said his words were "mischaracterized" and that Russia was "wrong" to invade Ukraine.
news.yahoo.comReborn Ringling Bros. circus is coming back to South Florida — minus the animals
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus has been reimagined and reborn without animals as a high-octane family event with highwire tricks, soaring trapeze artists and bicycles leaping on trampolines.
sun-sentinel.comPHOTOS: Pro-Trump and anti-Trump protestors gather over possible indictment of former president
As we sit and wait to find out of former President Donald Trump will be arrested at some point over the next few days, pro-Trump and anti-Trump protestors have gathered around the country to let their voices be heard.
Cops: Woman, 73, ‘ruined’ by Hialeah dealership owner, man who used identity to buy cars
A Hialeah used car dealership owner is at-large and an accused accomplice was arrested Monday after police accused them of using a 73-year-old woman’s identity to register and finance three vehicles in her name, leaving her in “financial ruin,” according to an arrest report.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: March 19, 2023
On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes Florida Rep. Ashley Gnatt, Florida Rep. Alina Garcia, Tony Montalto, North Miami Beach Commissioner Fortuna Smukler and Greg Veliz, Executive Director of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority.
Landlord accused of hiring tenant to kill wife’s ex-husband in Florida, police say
A man is being held without bond on Friday after detectives accused him of hiring a man to kill his wife’s ex-husband, a father of four who was shot dead near his daughter just two days after Valentine’s Day last year.