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Transgender teachers leaving Florida after bill on pronouns passes
Two Palm Seaside County lecturers mentioned they’re prepared to maneuver out of the state after the passage and growth of what critics name the “Do not Say Homosexual” invoice.
“In Palm Seaside County, I really feel nice and customarily secure but it surely’s nonetheless in Florida and the legal guidelines nonetheless apply right here in Palm Seaside County,” Micah Desiante mentioned.
Micah mentioned he is been an educator for twenty-four years, 14 years of which have been in Palm Seaside County.
Previously 12 months, Desiante transitioned to male.
“Despite the fact that I’ve all the time recognized, it simply took me a very long time to just accept,” Desiante mentioned. “From the scholars that I’ve taught from August on, it was a non-issue, they by no means mess it up. They right one another in the event that they do.”
Desiante mentioned the price of dwelling in Florida is not reasonably priced with a trainer wage, and with the passing of the invoice he mentioned that is his remaining 12 months of educating in Florida.
“I don’t actually really feel like I’ve a selection however to depart if I’ve to be secure,” Desiante mentioned. “I do not assume I may keep for my psychological well being. I do not assume that I may very well be efficient the best way that I’m and my ardour if I am continually watching what I say, second guessing what I am educating, fearful a couple of scholar misperceiving my lesson.”
He mentioned new payments threaten his id and accepted a brand new job educating out of state.
“I’m of no use to my college students or my household or myself if I’m locked up for saying the incorrect factor, assaulted for strolling within the incorrect lavatory or hospitalized for having breakdowns for not having the ability to be my genuine self,” Desiante mentioned.
The invoice will stop workers and college students from having to discuss with individuals by their most well-liked pronouns.
“You see society coming at our youngsters in a tradition warfare that has an agenda,” mentioned Republican Senator Erin Grall from Vero Seaside.
The invoice additionally bans educating gender id and sexual orientation from kindergarten by eighth grade.
Democratic lawmakers known as the invoice — bigoted.
Republican backers, nevertheless, think about the coverage safety of kids.
“We’d like to verify what’s being taught in our school rooms are issues that must be taught in our school rooms. Like math. Like studying,” mentioned Republican Sen. Debbie Mayfield from Melbourne.
“I’m trans, I’m out my college students know, what’s going to occur to me?” requested Sean Fowler, a trainer who’s trans. “The primary spherical of don’t say homosexual got here out and it was signed and that i had stress seizures that put me within the hospital for 2 weeks.”
Fowler says Florida is residence, and after 8 years of educating, he plans to maneuver to Boston on the finish of the varsity 12 months.
“I’m at a college that is very supportive of me and I need to keep however the scenario has bought to a degree the place if I don’t I’m wondering what would occur if I stayed, what would occur to my security if I stayed?” Fowler mentioned.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is predicted to signal the invoice, which might possible go into impact July 1.
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FAMU football wins fourth straight Florida Classic vs Bethune-Cookman in nail-biter | Takeaways
FAMU football defeated Bethune-Cookman 41-38 in the Florida Classic at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. The Rattlers have won four straight Florida Classic over in-state rivals Wildcats.
Florida A&M football still reigns supreme over Bethune-Cookman.
The Rattlers defeated the Wildcats 41-38 before a crowd of 56,453 football fans at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. It was FAMU’s fourth straight year beating its in-state rivals, Bethune-Cookman.
FAMU outgained Bethune-Cookman 487-416. The Rattlers erased a 21-17 halftime deficit to claim the victory.
FAMU running back Thad Franklin Jr. starred for the Rattlers, carrying the football 26 times for 195 yards and three touchdowns. Franklin’s performance earned the Florida Classic’s Most Valuable Player Award.
FAMU football Thad Franklin Jr. runs all over Florida Classic rivals Bethune-Cookman
FAMU heavily relied on its rushing attack.
The Rattlers rushed 47 times for 305 yards.
Behind Franklin’s MVP outing, Kelvin Dean Jr. also was productive on the ground. Dean added 14 carries for 103 yards and a touchdown.
FAMU quarterback Daniel Richardson picked his spots, completing 15 of 21 passes for 182 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. His top target was wide receiver Quan Lee, who had five catches for 81 yards and a touchdown.
FAMU football tested by Bethune-Cookman in Florida Classic
The Rattlers got a run their money with the Wildcats’ rushing attack.
Bethune-Cookman rushed 44 times for 183 yards. Dennis Palmer led the Wildcats with 37 carries for 178 yards.
Despite that, FAMU had bent but don’t break situations.
For example, FAMU held up Bethune-Cookman in a critical drive after the Rattlers threw an interception with 8:10 left. Nay’Ron Jenkins tackled Bethune-Cookman running back Palmer for a loss to turn the ball over on downs on 4th and 1.
The Rattlers had six tackles for loss and an interception which was caught by Jenkins.
FAMU football’s special teams gives up yardage, touchdown vs Florida Classic rivals Bethune-Cookman
The Rattlers’ special teams unit put the team in compromising situations.
Bethune-Cookman gained 123 yards on kickoffs on five returns.
Those returns pushed FAMU’s defense back in some situations.
On punts, the Rattlers gave allowed Wildcats punt returner Maleek Huggins to return a 51-yarder in the first quarter.
Gerald Thomas, III is a multi-time award-winning journalist for his coverage of the Florida A&M Rattlers at the Tallahassee Democrat.
Follow his award-winning coverage on RattlerNews.com and contact him via email at GDThomas@Tallahassee.com or on the app formerly known as Twitter @3peatgee.
The No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels have reinserted themselves into the College Football Playoff conversation, but in order to remain there, they have to win their final two regular season games, beginning on Saturday against the Florida Gators.
The Rebels (8-2, 4-2 SEC) have won three straight games since their overtime loss to LSU in Baton Rouge on Oct. 12, and after a bye week that followed a huge win over the Georgia Bulldogs, Ole Miss appears to be as healthy as it’s been all season entering this game against the Gators.
Running back Logan Diggs (who looked like he might see his first action as a Rebel this week after suffering an ACL injury last season with LSU) will not suit up in this game, but wide receiver Tre Harris is returning, and the Ole Miss defensive line appears to have a clean bill of health, according to the latest injury report from the Southeastern Conference.
According to the current betting odds at FanDuel Sportsbook, Ole Miss is a 12.5-point favorite in Saturday’s game against Florida. Can the Rebels pull off the road win and remain in the CFP hunt? Follow along below for in-game updates from the contest in Gainesville set to kick off at 11 a.m. CT.
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PREGAME
As noted above, Ole Miss is rather healthy entering this contest, outside of the running back position. Wide receiver Izaiah Hartrup and running backs Henry Parrish Jr., Logan Diggs and Rashad Amos are listed as “out” in this contest, but no other Rebel made the latest injury report. That’s a good sign for Lane Kiffin’s team as it enters a hostile road environment.
It was also announced on Thursday night that Ole Miss will be using one of its road uniform combinations for the third time this season: powder blue helmets, white jerseys and white pants. This particular combination with the new white jerseys has only been worn twice all-time (both of which resulted in wins during the 2024 campaign).
You can view the uniform below modeled by cornerback Trey Amos.
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— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) November 22, 2024
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