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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.
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.
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Blink Charging has launched cryptocurrency payments at two DC fast-charging stations in Florida, allowing electric vehicle drivers to use USD Coin instead of traditional methods. The company plans to expand this option to more locations across the US through 2026. This move aims to provide greater payment flexibility in the evolving EV infrastructure.
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.
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A federal grand jury in Miami has indicted Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick on charges that she stole a $5 million FEMA overpayment and routed part of the money to her 2021 congressional bid, prosecutors said Wednesday.