AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation & Books: Florida’s climate-change textbook fight is heating up, with reports claiming publishers are minimizing or removing human-caused climate coverage under state pressure—raising alarms about scientific literacy and academic freedom. School Censorship: A new Florida Department of Education report says 620 books were removed, restricted, or discontinued from public schools in 2025-26, with major impacts in rural areas where alternatives are harder to reach. Elections & Voting Access: A Florida election guide breaks down how to register and stay eligible, as midterm turnout expectations remain low. Public Media & Community: WLRN, WNYC, and GBH will air “Haiti On The Line” on Sept. 17, focusing on what the end of Haitian TPS means for families and businesses, including in Florida. Local Journalism: Adams Multimedia names Robert York executive editor for Florida newsrooms, overseeing operations across the state. Legal/Publishing Adjacent: A Fifth Circuit ruling rejected a one-sided arbitration clause, a reminder that contract terms can still fail even when clearly presented. Culture & Reading: A Florida author wins awards at California book festivals, highlighting how regional voices travel. Crime & Consent: Separate sworn complaints allege a UF baseball player and an Indiana baseball player posted sexually explicit images without consent—an issue that intersects with platform responsibility and personal privacy.
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