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In Florida, it’s ‘Gulf of America’ as Ron DeSantis signs two bills into law
The Florida bills are aimed at carrying out President Trump’s directive to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Restrictions on teacher prep programs are ready for consideration in Florida
Supporters say it prevents “indoctrination” in teacher preparation programs, but opponents say it shuts down discussion.
Amid a name controvesy, the Gulf remains historically, economicaly and ecologically important
At one point the Gulf of Mexico was called the Gulf of New Spain, and Mexico was referred to by the Spanish as New Spain.
Two Minutes That Changed History
A bomb planted by the Irish Republican Army exploded at 2:54 a.m. on October 12, 1984. It was the last day of the Conservative Party Conference at the Grand Hotel in the coastal town of...
A look back at Hurricane Charley, 20 years later
Hurricane Charley would be one of 5 tropical systems that directly impacted Florida over the course of 6 weeks in 2004.
Tampa celebrates its 137th birthday this week
The city of Tampa turns 137 years old. Read how the state is celebrating and how one city commissioner imagines the future.
Panel moves forward on a Black history museum in northeast Florida
A report outlines how to build, market, operate and eventually make self-sufficient a Black history museum proposed for St. Johns County.
Revolution of dignity: Ukraine’s fight for freedom
On this episode of Wide Awake America, host Nadine Smith interviews Marci Shore, Yale University professor and author of The Ukrainian Night: An Intimate History of Revolution. Marcy discusses the 2013-2014 Ukrainian protests, known as...
FEA criticizes Florida for keeping a history standard touting the benefits of slavery
A standard says, “Instruction includes how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.”
“It’s incredible the amount of hate I have received from people who haven’t even read my piece” Agustin Fuentes on the extraordinary response to his recent essay for Scientific American titled, “Here’s Why Human Sex...
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure that will lead to the history of communism being taught in grades as low as kindergarten.
Maureen Sun – The Sisters K In her original, masterful, debut novel, Maureen Sun dissects the unfolding tragedy about sisters and family and the hostile undercurrents of love and hate keeping them together. After years...
