Florida is making a big change to its school vaccine rules. Starting soon, kids won't have to get shots for chickenpox and a few other illnesses to go to school. But this change won't happen right away. It will take about 90 days to go into effect. This move is a big deal because it goes against wh
Florida is making a big change. It will no longer require kids to get vaccines for common diseases. This includes measles, mumps, chickenpox, polio, and hepatitis. The state's surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, made this announcement. He compared vaccine mandates to "slavery. " Ladapo is known for dou
Florida State University's football team kicked off their season with a bang, defeating Alabama in a stunning upset. The Seminoles, considered underdogs, showcased their strength and strategy, leaving fans and critics alike impressed. The offensive line, often a point of concern, performed exception
Florida has been busy with executions this year. As of now, they've carried out 10 in 2025 alone. That's a new record for the state. The latest was Kayle Bates, a 67-year-old man who was put to death for a crime he committed back in 1982. He was convicted of kidnapping and killing a woman from an in
Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon, left a lasting impact on the world. His sudden passing at 71 shocked fans everywhere. Hogan was set to launch his own wrestling promotion, Real American Freestyle, but tragedy struck. Florida, his home state, felt the loss deeply. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made a
Deep in the Florida Everglades, a detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is facing serious allegations. People held there and their families say the place is really tough to live in. They talk about not having enough water, power cuts, and lots of mosquitoes. Vladimir Miranda, a Cuban migra
Deep in the Florida Everglades, a new detention center has opened its doors. This facility, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" has started housing immigrants. The name is a nod to the infamous Alcatraz Island, known for its harsh conditions. The center is part of a broader effort to enforce immigrat
The U. S. Department of Education recently put a hold on $396 million meant for Florida's schools, causing a stir among educators. This money was supposed to support various programs, like helping students learning English and after-school activities. Schools in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco cou
Florida has recently set up a new migrant detention center in the Everglades, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz. " This facility is part of a broader effort to increase the number of beds for detaining migrants nationwide. The center is located at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, a remo
A Florida politician, Kat Cammack, faced a scary situation in May 2024. She was in the emergency room with an ectopic pregnancy. This is when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. It can be life-threatening. Doctors knew she needed a drug called methotrexate to
