Lynn Hatter
Lynn Hatter is a Florida A&M University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Lynn has served as reporter/producer for WFSU since 2007 with education and health care issues as her key coverage areas. She is an award-winning member of the Capital Press Corps and has participated in the NPR Kaiser Health News Reporting Partnership and NPR Education Initiative. When she’s not working, Lynn spends her time watching sci-fi and action movies, writing her own books, going on long walks through the woods, traveling and exploring antique stores. Follow Lynn Hatter on Twitter: @HatterLynn.
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Included in Florida’s new Black History standards are important leaders like General Colin Powell and President Barack Obama as examples of patriotism. Also included: The Ocoee and Rosewood Massacres, the role of black fraternities and sororities, civil rights groups like the NAACP and the Student Non-violent Coordinating Council.
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Farmers is the latest insurance company to pull out of Florida. The moves leaves tens of thousands of customers facing the daunting task of finding new carriers.
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The books include the novels “Push” which inspired the Oscar-winning movie “Precious.” Also taken out of the libraries of SAIL and Lincoln High: “Me, Earl and the Dying Girl,” which was also made into a film. The novels "Dead End,” "Doomed” and “Lucky” are also out.
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It’s wildfire season in Florida and one of the biggest threats of climate change is the increased risk of fires across the Southeastern United States. Yet fire, when controlled, can actually help fight the very threat it poses.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has entered the 2024 presidential race. He’s stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest.
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The Florida Department of Education says Hanna has used his position to politically influence others under his authority after a parent complained to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Neither the investigation nor impending sanctions have stopped Rocky Hanna from speaking out. He continued to do so while under state investigation over how his political views have impacted his job.
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Florida Republican lawmakers voiced confidence in their estimated costs for the state’s newest expansion of school vouchers, but they’re setting aside money just in case those estimates are off.
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Lawmakers are poised to extend the Parents Rights in Education law to higher grade levels, but the education board beat them to it by expanding the rule to including Grades 4-12.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis and fellow Republican leaders are promising there’s more to come in an ongoing fight with Disney.