AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBook Censorship in Florida Schools: A new Florida Department of Education report says about 600 books were removed, restricted, or discontinued across public schools in 2025-26, with challenges tied to state review rules and a focus on sexually explicit or “inappropriate” material. Local Journalism Under Pressure: McClatchy’s cuts hit the Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald hard, with 32 jobs cut at the papers and the entire writing staff of El Nuevo Herald eliminated, part of broader layoffs across the chain. Political Ads and AI Rules: WESH 2 reports Florida voters are asking whether political ads on TV and social media use generative AI, and notes detected AI signs in at least some Byron Donalds commercials. Immigration and Community Fear: Haitian TPS holders in the U.S. face renewed deportation fears after the status was revoked, including stories from Florida-based residents. Publishing & Community Events: The Miami Book Hub highlights how authors get books into readers’ hands, spotlighting libraries and local writers’ roundtables. Libraries: Key West’s branch library will close for about four weeks for a full roof replacement, with services moving to outreach and digital options.
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