This Week in Florida
This week's recap of what's going on in Florida with a focus on politics, written from a South Florida perspective.

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Feb
22
Black Civil War History in Florida

Black Civil War History in Florida

If you like history, especially American history, chances are you've seen the movie Glory, starring Denzel Washington, Morgan
5 min read
Nov
08
Dozens of Florida's workers die every year from the heat. Does anyone care?

Dozens of Florida's workers die every year from the heat. Does anyone care?

Yesterday, November 7, 2023, Miami-Dade County Commissioners considered a heat ordinance that would be the first county-level ordinance in the
6 min read
Jun
03
This week in Florida history May 28-June 3

This week in Florida history May 28-June 3

A historic flight and a historic right
14 min read
May
30
Lord Farquaad of Shrek posing, saying, "Some of you may die, but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make," in a meme.

May 2023

Vain, short, obsessed with creating a "perfect" kingdom where he forced his way into being king, Lord Farquaad
12 min read
May
14
Teacher on bench wearing "don't erase history" t-shirt

News Recap Week of May 6-13, 2023

"The situation in Florida clearly represents a threat to American democracy" Writing for Salon (admittedly on Sunday, 14
8 min read
May
13
A Black woman in beachware holds up a sign that says, "Virginia Beach: Colored Only"

This week in Florida History May 7 to 13

May 9, 1945, the first act of Civil Disobedience in the fight for Civil Rights?
4 min read
May
07
News Recap Week of April 30- May 6, 2023

News Recap Week of April 30- May 6, 2023

When I went to bed Saturday night this was largely written
7 min read
May
07
Florida history week of April 30 to May 6

Florida history week of April 30 to May 6

"Boy what a ride," says astronaut.
2 min read
Apr
30
News Recap April 23-29, 2023

News Recap April 23-29, 2023

Florida-based organizations are coming for democracy in your state.
10 min read
Apr
30
History Week of April 23-29, 2023

History Week of April 23-29, 2023

On April 27, 1980, storms hit the Florida Keys relentlessly sinking between ten and fifteen boats full of Cuban refugees
3 min read