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Democratic Primaries Provide Black Voter Opportunity For Accountability

Black people have a chance to hold elected officials accountable during the 2022 primary season.

by Kayla Reed

05.22.22

Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Requiring Anti-Communism Learning

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Monday establishing a new state holiday known as “Victims of Communism…

by Zack Linly

05.11.22

Governor Ron DeSantis signs Floridas 15-week abortion ban

Ron DeSantis Proposes Racist Congressional Redistricting

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed that the congressional redistricting map he is proposing will dismantle a congressional district…

by Zack Linly

04.15.22

Ron DeSantis Says Joe Rogan 'Shouldn't Have Apologized'

During an interview with Fox News on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Joe Rogan "shouldn't have apologized" for making racist…

by Zack Linly

02.09.22

Placentia Yorba Linda School Board discusses critical race theory

White Guilt Made School Cancel Civil Rights Lecture

A Florida school district canceled a lecture on civil rights history over concerns about critical race theory. The lecture didn’t…

by Bilal G. Morris

01.24.22

DeSantis-Trump MAGA Beef Rages With 2024 Implications

Rumors have been swirling about an ongoing feud between former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Trump reportedly…

by Zack Linly

01.20.22

Florida's White 'Discomfort, Guilt' Bill Banning CRT Advances

The Senate Education Committee in Florida advanced a bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that bans teachings that make white…

by Zack Linly

01.19.22

Newly appointed state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo...

Florida's Surgeon General Downplays COVID-19 Testing

Florida's Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo is downplaying the need for frequent COVID-19 testing and refused to encourage people to…

by NewsOne Staff

01.04.22

Black Lawmakers Tell DeSantis To Do His Job

Black lawmakers in Florida are calling out Gov. Ron DeSantis for allegedly going MIA during the latest surge.

by Anoa Changa

12.31.21

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Holds News Conference In Surfside

Dear White People: Please Put 'Woke' To Bed

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced the "Stop Woke Act," racist and hypocritical proposed legislation that would allow parents to sue…

by Zack Linly

12.17.21

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference at...

DeSantis Wants His Own State Military

Many active state guards were established at the start of World War II or well before. The Maryland Defense Force…

by NewsOne Staff

12.03.21

Gainesville, University of Florida, campus entrance with students

University Blocks Professors From Testifying Against Florida

Claiming that efforts to uphold the constitutionally protected rights of state residents are opposed to the university's interests is a…

by Anoa Changa

11.01.21

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference...

Florida Gov. DeSantis Recruiting Anti-Vax Police Officers

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is recruiting police officers from around the country who may not be happy with immunization mandates…

by Bilal G. Morris

10.25.21

Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida's new surgeon general who is skeptical about vaccines and masks

Florida's New Surgeon General Is Anti-Mask Vaccine Skeptic

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced Dr. Joseph Ladapo, a Nigerian-born, Harvard-trained UCLA researcher who opposes mask and vaccine mandates,…

by Zack Linly

01.04.22

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference...

Judge Blocks Florida's 'Racist' Anti-Riot Law Against Protests

A Florida law disingenuously presented as being "anti-riot" when critics say it is, in fact, anti-peaceful protester and protects drivers…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

10.04.21

Florida Law Protects Drivers Who Hit BLM Protesters

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill into law that could embolden violence against protesters and would criminalize…

by Anoa Changa

08.30.21

DeSantis Accused Of Favoring Wealthy In Vaccine Rollout

Black Floridian lawmakers served as the voice of the community in a new report by "60 Minutes," detailing vaccine equity…

by Anoa Changa

08.26.21

Florida Bill Encourages Drivers To Hit Protesters: Critics

A bill introduced by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would all but provide an incentive to inflict harm on Black Lives…

by NewsOne Staff

10.02.21

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Holds Coronavirus Press Briefing

Florida Claims Coronavirus Victory As Second Wave Looms

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vice President Mike Pence were doing their damnedest to convince America that reopening Florida now is…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

09.30.21

Sheriff Accuses Opponent Of Smear Campaign After 'Erotic' Party Photos

Sheriff Seeking Re-Election Has 'Erotic' Party Photos Surface

Supporters believe Sheriff Gregory Tony had become the target of dirty politics.

by Royce Dunmore

09.30.21