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Report: Florida is tops for education freedom | Florida

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

SUMMARY: Florida has ranked first in the Heritage Foundation’s Education 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 of classroom assignments. The was recognized for its extensive school choice expansion through House Bill 1 and for 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 for improvement.

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Video shows Orlando officer shove protester to ground, police investigating

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www.youtube.com – FOX 35 Orlando – 2024-09-23 06:49:26

SUMMARY: A use of force investigation is underway involving Orlando a from a Pro Palestine rally where an officer appeared to shove a female protester, Lamia Mukadam. She described the incident, stating that she was pushed to the ground while to record the . The Orlando Police Department (OPD) claimed the officer acted to prevent a physical altercation as tensions rose between opposing groups after the rally. Mukadam faces disorderly conduct charges, while other demonstrators face charges of resisting arrest. OPD released the video to ensure transparency, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing.

A use of force investigation is underway after video shows an Orlando police officer clashing with a demonstrator in Orlando, Florida, over the weekend, according to the Orlando Police Department.

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Jukebox song reportedly led to shooting at Fort Lauderdale restaurant

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2024-09-23 05:48:35

SUMMARY: A investigation is ongoing outside a Fort Lauderdale restaurant after a deadly confrontation reportedly triggered by a jukebox song selection. Witnesses say an argument ensued when one customer insulted another for playing a certain song, leading to the latter pulling out a weapon and firing shots. The medical examiner has the deceased individual from the scene, which remains active with police presence and evidence collection. A local patron expressed shock over the violence, noting the neighborhood’s reputation for safety. Fort Lauderdale Police are yet to confirm the details. CBS Miami continues to follow the story.

Morgan Rynor reports the shooting happened at a restaurant in a shopping plaza on Davie Road at Road 7.

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Multi-vehicle crash injures 3 in Fort Lauderdale

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2024-09-22 23:12:00

SUMMARY: Three individuals were hospitalized a multi-vehicle crash in Fort Lauderdale around 12:15 PM. The incident occurred near Northwest 6th Street and 7th Avenue, where one vehicle crashed into a construction site. One victim sustained serious but non--threatening injuries, while the other two were treated for minor injuries.

said one of the vehicles crashed into a building’s scaffolding.

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