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New College of Florida shifts toward a Western-canon curriculum as DeSantis-backed board overhauls programs
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New College of Florida in Sarasota has moved to eliminate its gender studies program and adopt new “classical” curriculum elements, including required reading from Homer’s “Odyssey,” after Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed a new slate of trustees in 2023. The changes have drawn national attention and criticism, while state officials and supporters point to rising enrollment claims, new spending and facilities work, and expanded athletics as evidence the overhaul is working.
플로리다 주지사 론 데산티스와 메이저리그 야구(MLB) 커미셔너 롭 만프레드가 2026년 2월 3일, 탬파베이 레이스의 신규 구장 제안에 강력한 지지를 표명했다. 이 지지는 탬파의 힐스버러 칼리지에서 열린 기자회견에서 나왔으며, 이곳은 구장을 중심으로 한 복합 개발 예정지다. 이 움직임은 과거 경기장 계약의 도전 속에서 프랜차이즈의 지역 내 미래를 확보하려는 목적이다.
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Wawa, the East Coast convenience retailer, is stepping into ownership of Tesla-branded electric vehicle chargers for the first time. The first such site has opened in Alachua, Florida, where Wawa now handles branding, pricing, and operations. This move builds on a decade-long partnership with Tesla, positioning Wawa as the largest host of Tesla charging stalls.
The Trump administration has proposed expanding offshore oil drilling in the Eastern Gulf near Florida's coast, drawing strong opposition from key state Republicans. Governor Ron DeSantis and Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are urging the administration to maintain a 2020 moratorium on offshore leasing off Florida and nearby states, citing risks to tourism, the environment, and military operations.
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Massive sargassum seaweed accumulations are creating significant barriers for sea turtle hatchlings on Florida's beaches, delaying their journey to the ocean and heightening risks from predators and heat. A new study from Florida Atlantic University examined the impact on three common species, revealing substantial slowdowns without immediate energy depletion. The findings underscore the growing threat to hatchling survival amid expanding seaweed deposits.
Florida announced measures to eliminate vaccine mandates in various sectors. This policy shift aims to address public health autonomy concerns. It was reported among top medical news stories for the week.