Florida would like to eliminate all vaccine mandates By Paul Katula • Sep 3, 2025 Will Florida permit schoolchildren to remain unvaccinated without any form of exemption? The state's leaders would like to make that happen.
Fla. can’t ban books for just describing sexual conduct By Paul Katula • Aug 16, 2025 Acclaimed novels by Toni Morrison, John Green, and others were pulled under Florida's HB 1069. A judge has now ordered them back.
Arts funding still on hold across Florida By Paul Katula • Jul 13, 2024 A veto in Florida left fine arts groups without funding, but 2 festivals said they'd sacrifice their money for the good of culture in the Sunshine State.
Meteorologist speaks up about Fla. climate law By Paul Katula • Jul 6, 2024 New laws in Fla. cancel policies that help companies and public officials protect residents and the environment from climate change.
On the DeSantis Presidential Bid By Paul Katula • May 31, 2023 The presidential race is rolling, and we begin our coverage this summer with Gov Ron DeSantis, Republican of Florida.
K-3 teachers who ‘Say Gay’ in Fla. may lose license By Paul Katula • Nov 21, 2022 The Florida State Board of Education approved a rule that could take licenses away from K-3 teachers who violate a new state law.
Banned Books Week, Sept. 18-24, 2022 By Paul Katula • Sep 22, 2022 Banned Books Week has new significance this year, as everyone in education, from teachers to school boards, hears about inappropriate books.
Tragic Covid-related deaths in Florida’s Polk Co. By Paul Katula • Oct 14, 2021 Despite deaths from Covid among school staff members in Florida, Gov Ron DeSantis continues to penalize school officials who want mask mandates.
Florida district court reinstates mask mandate ban By Paul Katula • Sep 10, 2021 in Fla., the governor has banned mask mandates by local school boards, claiming that he is fighting for parents' rights.
Fla. schools must plan to catch remote students up By Paul Katula • Dec 2, 2020 Schools in Fla. must offer families a choice of continued e-learning through next semester. More choices must be offered if students fall behind.