'Free Speech is not a Good Model': Progressive Professors Group Aggressively Tried Countering Charlie Kirk and TPUSA
According to the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), a group of nationwide progressive-minded college professors, Charlie Kirk and his TPUSA organization promoted "many far-right political positions"--Florida colleges lumped in: READ MORE.
Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Civil discourse is a fundamental part of our nature. We have to maintain that. It's part of who we are."
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Charlie Kirk didn't need college, college needed Charlie Kirk."
'Free Speech is not a Good Model': Progressive Professors Group Aggressively Tried Countering Charlie Kirk and TPUSA — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres and Michael Costeines — Two days after Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated during an event on the campus of Utah Valley University, President Donald Trump announced that a suspect was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with the shooting.
James Uthmeier Announces Florida is An Open Carry State — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the state's new open carry law this week. The attorney general's decision follows a Florida appeals court ruling last week that undid the state's ban on open carry, calling it "unconstitutional."
Uthmeier Accuses Multiple Pornography Websites of Ignoring Florida's Age Verification Law — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office is investigating multiple pornographic websites for allegedly violating the state's age verification law, which requires platforms to confirm that a minor is 18 years of age or older before granting access.
Florida Lands Most Spots of America's Happiest Destinations — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida is the place to be among U.S. destinations where Americans were happiest this summer, according to a new analysis from AttractionTickets.com. The Sunshine State scored four spots in the rankings' top 20, with three in Orlando alone.
Florida Airports Must File Monthly Weather Modification Device Reports — By The Floridian's Megan O'Neill — Florida airports must file monthly reports beginning Oct. 1 2025, regarding the status of aircraft with weather modification devices. If they don't, they face defunding from the Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation granted Florida airports more than $112 million for infrastructure improvements last year. Airports may face a loss of significant funding if they fail to comply.
Mayor Vince Lago Suggests Going Green Will Get Red Votes — By The Floridian's Daniel Molina — Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago is making a plea to conservative lawmakers, suggesting that “the best way to win red is to go green.”
Six Former South Police Chiefs Endorse Emilio Gonzalez for Miami Mayor — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Miami mayoral candidate Emilio T. Gonzalez has earned the backing of six former South Florida police chiefs in his run for mayor, he announced on Monday.
Aaron Bean Demands Action Against Unsafe Military Housing — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is spearheading a letter to Representatives John Carter (R-TX) and Jack Bergman (R-MI) demanding a full review of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI) amidst numerous reports of unsafe housing conditions.
Brian Mast's 'TRANSPORT Jobs' Act Passes House — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — The House passed Florida Congressman Brian Mast's (R) “Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck (TRANSPORT) Jobs Act” in a bid to boost the U.S. economy while supplying veterans with careers after retirement.
Byron Donalds Calls Celebrants of Charlie Kirk's Murder 'Absolutely Disgusting' — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) condemned those who celebrated the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., calling such words "absolutely disgusting."
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