Airbnb has banned the use of all indoor security cameras in its listings worldwide, a move enacted amid concerns about privacy in vacation rentals, hotels, public bathrooms, locker rooms, and cruise ships. The company said that most listings do not have indoor security cameras, but it was prioritizing privacy. Security […]

Florida A&M University, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, and many more public historically Black colleges and universities are on the list. These HBCUs have been sound for many years, but the question remains as to why they are funded less than the predominately white institutions in their states. According […]

Florida lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis have deliberated on how to make social media platforms and online content a safe space for minors through HB 3, also known as the Online Protection for Minors bill. The bill has been signed by DeSantis and will go into effect on July 1. […]

Months after  pandemic-era funding ended, cushions that afforded  millions of low-income Americans Medicaid  under the “continuous coverage” plan has left 17 million Americans ineligible for Medicaid coverage. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, Medicaid eligibility expanded and states were not allowed to drop people who no longer qualified under the […]

Florida is poised to implement a contentious measure that will ban homeless individuals from setting up camp or sleeping on public property. The bill, which was passed by the Legislature, now awaits the approval of Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, who has voiced support for the initiative. This move has ignited […]

Florida’s public universities are now navigating the aftermath of Senate Bill 266,  a bill approved in 2023 at the urging of Governor Ron DeSantis. It  prohibits all funding for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs — and the repercussions are becoming palpable. As each university administration finds itself at a […]

A number of related bills, known as the “Live Healthy Act,” were signed into law last week. Collectively the bills seek to address a myriad of issues impacting access to treatment and healthcare in Florida, including shortages in perinatal and mental health services. According to a study commissioned by the […]

The United Faculty of Florida-FAMU Chapter is awaiting a decision on its recertification status amid challenges encountered in the certification process. Despite these hurdles, the chapter remains proactive in addressing issues and is actively engaging with its members to ensure a favorable outcome. Having surpassed the renewal deadline, UFF-FAMU is […]

On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills designed to make it harder for undocumented immigrants to live in the state, possibly deterring them from coming to the state of Florida. The rules enlisted within these bills include driving without a license, “Non-official ID cards” bumping up certain criminal penalties. […]