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Report: Florida is tops for education freedom | Florida

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2024-09-23 11:33:00

SUMMARY: Florida has ranked first in the Heritage Foundation’s Education Freedom Report Card for the third consecutive year, excelling in education choice, transparency, teacher freedom, and return on investment. Lawmakers enacted measures protecting parental and teacher rights and allowing parental review of classroom assignments. The state was recognized for its extensive school choice expansion through House Bill 1 and support for homeschooling autonomy. Florida ranked second in teacher freedom but could improve by limiting nonteaching staff growth. It finished eighth in return on investment, spending $12,108 per student while achieving average National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, suggesting areas for improvement.

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Estimated 24.6 million TV viewers watched inauguration coverage, smallest audience since 2013

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www.news4jax.com – David Bauder, Associated Press – 2025-01-21 19:12:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s second inauguration attracted 24.6 million TV viewers, the smallest audience since Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013. Viewership was lower compared to Trump’s first inauguration (30.6 million) and Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration (33.8 million). Inauguration coverage varied in length, with the extended broadcast likely lowering the average viewership as audiences tuned out over time. Fox News led with 10.3 million viewers during Trump’s swearing-in and speech, while other networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and MSNBC had significantly fewer viewers. In contrast, Biden’s 2021 inauguration saw stronger viewership on CNN and MSNBC compared to Fox News.

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Jules Feiffer, Pulitzer- and Oscar-winning cartoonist and writer, dies at 95

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www.clickorlando.com – Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press – 2025-01-21 13:12:00

SUMMARY: Jules Feiffer, the Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, writer, and artist, died at 95 from congestive heart failure. Known for his comic strips, plays, screenplays, and children’s books, Feiffer’s work explored themes like communication breakdowns and societal issues. His strip “Feiffer” ran for over 40 years in *The Village Voice*. He also wrote novels, plays like *Little Murders*, and screenplays, including for *Carnal Knowledge*. In his later years, he transitioned to children’s literature and watercolor painting. Feiffer’s creativity and humor persisted until his death, with his wife noting his playful spirit despite aging.

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DeSantis urges caution as northwest Florida hit by rare winter storm | Florida

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2025-01-21 11:31:00

SUMMARY: A rare snow and ice storm is impacting northwestern Florida, prompting officials to advise people to avoid travel. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the region, activating toll waivers and road closures. Snow and ice accumulation is expected across several cities, including 2 to 4 inches in Pensacola. The state is deploying 250 workers and 200 pieces of equipment, including snow plows, to clear roads. DeSantis urged residents to stay indoors and let authorities handle the storm. Local road closures are up to county officials, and electric cooperatives can receive state assistance to restore power.

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