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Florida State Representative Joe Casello, a Democrat representing District 90, died at age 73 following a heart attack. He was a former firefighter and city commissioner, known for his public service, and his death will lead to a special election to fill his seat.
The Florida House passed a bill banning children under 16 from creating social media accounts, citing concerns about exposure to bullying, sexual predators, and potential harm to mental health. The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Tyler Sirois, received bipartisan support and targets platforms with addictive features. Opponents argue that it violates the First Amendment and takes away potential benefits for children, while Meta suggested requiring parental approval instead of a ban. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
The Florida Senate passed a series of bills aimed at "deregulation" of public schools, including measures to change state assessments and instruction, give districts flexibility in setting teacher salaries, and allow school districts to publish their tentative budgets online. The legislative package, a priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, aims to reduce red tape and burdensome regulations for schools. One measure underwent significant changes after criticism from former Gov. Jeb Bush, removing a provision related to the state's third-grade literacy policy. The House Education Quality Subcommittee also gave initial approval to a school deregulation bill, including a provision to allow school districts to charge a $100 "processing fee" for people who make more than a certain number of challenges to instructional materials or library books.
Mick Jagger and his girlfriend Melanie Hamrick have put their Florida lakefront home up for sale for $3.499 million. The custom-built Rutenberg home has four bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a heated saltwater pool, three balconies, and a bell tower. The couple purchased the property in 2020 for $1.98 million and chose it for its privacy and proximity to Hamrick's family. Jagger and Hamrick have a 6-year-old son together and reside in New York City and other places around the world.