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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs social media ban for users under 14

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs social media ban for users under 14

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that will ban those under the age of 14 from using social media platforms.

Florida bans state, federal funding for DEI at public colleges

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Florida bans state, federal funding for DEI at public colleges

Florida's Board of Education announced Wednesday it would "permanently prohibit" the use of state or federal funds for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs or activities at public colleges throughout the state.

Florida education panel approves African American history standards, despite opposition

U.S. News // 9 months ago

Florida education panel approves African American history standards, despite opposition

The Florida Board of Education approved a new curriculum for African American history for kindergarten through 12th grades, despite criticism over the omission of "key historical facts about the Black experience."

Florida expands so-called 'don't say gay' law through high school level

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Florida expands so-called 'don't say gay' law through high school level

Florida moved ahead Wednesday with expanding its so-called 'don't say gay' law to the high school level.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed for sending migrants to 'sanctuary' Massachusetts

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed for sending migrants to 'sanctuary' Massachusetts

Some 50 migrants were unexpectedly flown from Florida to Massachusetts' Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday, local officials and authorities said as they rushed to open shelters to respond to an unfolding humanitarian crisis.

Florida lawmakers pass bill to ban LGBTQ talk in schools for grades K-3

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Florida lawmakers pass bill to ban LGBTQ talk in schools for grades K-3

Florida senators passed a bill Tuesday that bans discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in schools for grades K-3, which now heads to the governor's desk for signing.

Miami fires football coach Diaz, expected to hire Oregon's Cristobal

Sports News // 2 years ago

Miami fires football coach Diaz, expected to hire Oregon's Cristobal

The University of Miami fired head football coach Manny Diaz on Monday, the school announced. The Hurricanes are expected to hire Oregon coach Mario Cristobal as his replacement.

Miami Hurricanes, athletic director Blake James part ways

Sports News // 2 years ago

Miami Hurricanes, athletic director Blake James part ways

The University of Miami and athletic director Blake James "mutually agreed to part ways," the school announced.

College football: Miami QB D'Eriq King to have season-ending surgery

Sports News // 2 years ago

College football: Miami QB D'Eriq King to have season-ending surgery

University of Miami quarterback D'Eriq King is going to have shoulder surgery and will miss the rest of the 2021 season, Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz said Monday on his radio show.

Cheez-It Bowl: Oklahoma State holds off Miami rally

Sports News // 3 years ago

Cheez-It Bowl: Oklahoma State holds off Miami rally

The Oklahoma State Cowboys stormed out to a 21-0 lead before they held off a late Miami Hurricanes rally to win the 2020 Cheez-It Bowl.

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These are weapons of war. They don't belong on the streets of Miami or any other city in America
2 slain, 7 hurt in Miami street shooting Jan 25, 2009

The overriding concern is ... if the taxpayers are going to be asked again to put this kind of money out, can we see tangible results right away
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Manuel Alberto Diaz (November 5, 1954 in Havana, Cuba) is the current mayor of Miami, Florida.

Mayor Diaz and his mother, Elisa, left Cuba in 1961. He graduated from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in 1973. In 1977, Diaz received his bachelor's degree in Political Science from Florida International University. In 1980, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law.

A lawyer, Diaz was elected mayor in November 2001, replacing Joe Carollo, and reelected in 2005. As mayor, Diaz remains a partner in the law firm of Diaz, O'Naghten & Borgognoni, L.L.P.

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