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A poster for Banned Together, a documentary that shines a spotlight on the escalating fight against book bans in America. It portrays three teens alongside shelves of colorful books.

Turning the Page on Censorship: Banned Together Lights Up Coral Gables

By Zulekha Pitts

Jan 3, 2025

Coral Gables hosts a fiery screening of Banned Together, spotlighting the stories Florida doesn't want you to read.

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New Sexual Abuse Allegations Surface Against Ex-Miami Shores Charter School Athletics Director

By Alex DeLuca

Nov 14, 2024

The 34-year-old is accused of "grooming" and sexually abusing one of his students on school property for almost a year.

photo of a mural listing dozens of titles of famous books that have been banned

Florida Banned the Most Books of Any U.S. State During the 2023-24 School Year

By Naomi Feinstein

Nov 1, 2024

Move over baseball — book banning is now America's favorite pastime.

Miami Beach Parents Object to Jail Cell Photo Booth at PTA Fundraiser

By Alex DeLuca

Oct 31, 2024

"I didn't think they would do this again. I thought we'd put it to bed," one parent said of the return of the $10 photo op.

Broward Moms for Liberty chair Corie Pinero speaks at the October 15 Broward County School board meeting.

Schools Are "Transitioning Kids": Broward Moms for Liberty Chair Makes Wild Claim

By Naomi Feinstein

Oct 24, 2024

The October 15 school board meeting was recessed after Corie Pinero made the baseless claim.

a graphic announcing a public podcast taping titled "The Fight ror America"

Laura Loomer and Other Right-Wing Figures to Appear on FIU Panel for Podcast

By Isabel Rivera

Oct 18, 2024

Controversies surrounding Loomer, Fournier, and Stein have some questioning whether FIU should allow the event on campus.

man in FEMA hat atop a huge pile of dollar bills with a satellite photo of a hurricane in the background

Broward School Board Member Pushes Bizarre Hurricane Conspiracy Theories

By Alex DeLuca

Oct 9, 2024

One article Fam shared on Facebook claims FEMA is "sitting on billions of unused disaster funds."

split photo showing Marvin Dunn and a Ku Klux Klan robe and hood

Black Miami Historian May Don KKK Garb for New College of Florida Panel Discussion

By Zulekha Pitts

Oct 4, 2024

Marvin Dunn will participate in a panel discussion with controversial author Steve Sailer, a champion of eugenics.

This South Florida University Soared in Best College Rankings

By Naomi Feinstein

Sep 24, 2024

The University of Florida is the highest-ranked college in Florida, according to U.S. News.

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Trojan Hearse? A Right-Wing Think Tank Aims to Abolish the Miami-Dade Teachers' Union

By Francisco Alvarado

Sep 19, 2024

The Freedom Foundation, a nonprofit based in Olympia, Washington, is behind a campaign to decertify United Teachers of Dade.

Photo of the main campus at Florida International University

Florida Universities Tumble in 2025 Best College Rankings

By Naomi Feinstein

Sep 9, 2024

Florida International University and the University of Florida were the only two Florida schools to crack the top 100.

Ron DeSantis' Florida Board of Education Appointee Was Once an Aspiring Rapper

By Alex DeLuca

Aug 27, 2024

Under various stage names, Dan Foganholi rapped about everything from getting women to getting high.

A downtrodden child stares at an empty lunchbox

Goin' Hungry: Parkland School Snack Ban Sparks Parent Outrage

By Zulekha Pitts

Aug 26, 2024

Parents fight back against a sudden snack ban that is leaving kindergartners without food for nearly five hours. "It's not acceptable," one parent insists.

a bookstore display commemorating Banned Books week, featuring titles by Sherman Alexie, Jay Asher, John Greene, George Orwell, and Upton Sinclair

Updated List: Every Known Florida School District Book Ban, July 2021–June 2024

By Alex DeLuca and Tom Finkel

Aug 23, 2024

A list of every known book ban instituted in Florida public school districts since July 1, 2021.

Broward School Board Daniel Foganholi candidate at a speaking podium.

DeSantis Appoints Beaten Moms for Liberty Candidate to Florida Education Board Three Days After Broward School Board Loss

By Alex DeLuca

Aug 23, 2024

The Moms for Liberty-backed incumbent was soundly defeated in the August 20 Broward School Board election.

Split photo of University of Miami professor who was criticized for wearing a pro-Palestine stash in class

University of Miami Professor Apologizes for Wearing Palestinian Sash to Class

By Alex DeLuca

Aug 23, 2024

"The purpose of me wearing this sash was to show compassion and support for all civilian victims of this terrible war."

Florida Teachers Ranked Most Underpaid in Nationwide Survey

By Naomi Feinstein

Aug 23, 2024

Florida teachers' average salary is a far cry from what residents believe educators should be hauling in for their paycheck.

Ron DeSantis speaks at a Moms for Liberty convention

Miami-Dade School Board Conservative Majority Hinges on November Runoffs

By Naomi Feinstein

Aug 21, 2024

Two races are headed to runoffs to determine whether the DeSantis-backed conservative contingent will retain the majority.

Two University of Miami dorms built in 1968

Out With the Mold, in With the New: UM Unveils $335 Million Freshman Dorms

By Julia Postell and Naomi Feinstein

Aug 16, 2024

Hopefully, University of Miami freshmen will not need to fight off mold and cockroaches in the $335 million Centennial Village.

School board candidates at a forum hosted by far-right Moms for Liberty group

Here Are the Broward School Board Candidates Backed by Moms for Liberty

By Alex DeLuca

Aug 16, 2024

The group at the forefront of Florida school book-banning campaigns is backing several local school board candidates.

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