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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.
佛罗里达州长罗恩·德桑蒂斯和美国职业棒球大联盟（MLB）总裁罗伯·曼弗雷德于2026年2月3日，对坦帕湾光芒队拟建的新体育场表示强烈支持。这次支持是在坦帕的希尔斯伯勒学院举行的新闻发布会上宣布的，该地是计划中以棒球场为核心的混合用途开发项目地点。此举旨在解决过去场地协议的挑战，确保球队在该地区的未来。
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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.