Lynn Hatter
Lynn Hatter is a Florida A&M University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Lynn has served as reporter/producer for WFSU since 2007 with education and health care issues as her key coverage areas. She is an award-winning member of the Capital Press Corps and has participated in the NPR Kaiser Health News Reporting Partnership and NPR Education Initiative. When she’s not working, Lynn spends her time watching sci-fi and action movies, writing her own books, going on long walks through the woods, traveling and exploring antique stores. Follow Lynn Hatter on Twitter: @HatterLynn.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis is remaking public education in Florida in his fight against cancel culture and "woke ideology" in classrooms. There's been a lot of opposition to the governor's moves, but DeSantis won re-election handily—so where is the middle in this fight?
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The College Board, which oversees AP courses, says the revisions to African American History course were already underway prior to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ objections to some of the material.
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Tallahassee city commissioner Jeremy Matlow is running for chair of the Florida Democratic Party. The spot is now open after Manny Diaz announced his resignation following Republican sweeps of all statewide races.
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Governor Ron DeSantis is asking to see all the programs related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Critical Race Theory in the state’s public higher education system. He also wants to know if those programs are being funded with state money, and how much.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ second term got underway today after being sworn back into office. DeSantis’s second inaugural speech largely highlighted his accomplishments and included swipes at the federal government and President Joe Biden’s administration amid talk of the governor possibly running for president in 2024.
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Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration says he doesn’t make “U-Turns." The administration released a statement Friday after the Financial Times reported a plan is in the works to reverse a law that eliminated Disney’s special tax district status.
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Former President Donald Trump wants his old job, back. But the path to the GOP presidential nomination runs through Gov. Ron DeSantis who is being encouraged to pursue his bid for the job.
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In front of a rowdy crowd, Congressman Charlie Crist and Gov. Ron DeSantis took opposite positions on everything from the culture wars to gender-affirming care to abortion. But the biggest issue likely weighing on voters ahead of Election Day is the economy.
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Results are in from the state's first survey of viewpoint diversity on public university campuses but there's little that may be gleaned from it.
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Charlie Crist has won Florida's Democratic primary for governor and will challenge GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in Nov. DeSantis has an edge when it comes to fundraising, incumbency and registered voters.