Gulf Coast Dispatch

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has launched a bilingual voter engagement campaign aimed at young people of color in the Deep South.

Eatonville, a historic town incorporated in 1887 and recognized as one of the first self-governing all-Black municipalities in the United States, has been designated on the annual list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could significantly impact the rights of homeless individuals in America.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has urged the United States Supreme Court to uphold the rights of homeless individuals in a significant case that originated in 2018.

In March 2023, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) initiated legal action against the Orange County School Board regarding the proposed sale of the Hungerford property.

Florida TaxWatch has announced that April 18 marks Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2024.

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 433, a piece of legislation aimed at protecting small businesses and other employers from what some see as overreach by local governments.

Florida TaxWatch has released a report titled "If You Build It, He Will Come: Florida TaxWatch Looks at the Tampa Bay Rays Ballpark Proposal," analyzing the proposed $1.3 billion ballpark project in St. Petersburg.

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction allowing a transgender teacher in Florida to use her chosen title and pronouns at work.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), representing Young Performing Artists, Inc. (YPAs), has submitted a new petition to the National Park Service.

Florida TaxWatch has released a report titled "2020 Census: How Florida Counties Compare," analyzing the participation of each of Florida's 67 counties in the 2020 Census.

Johnnie Mae Chappell, a mother of ten, was killed by white supremacists while searching for her lost wallet on a Jacksonville, Florida roadside.

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 49 into law, allowing 16- and 17-year-olds in Florida to work additional hours with parental or guardian consent.

NFIB State Executive Director Bill Herrle commented on the conclusion of the 2024 regular session of the Florida Legislature, highlighting its impact on small business owners.

A recent poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) indicates that a significant majority of Floridians support public education.

In a legal move against Florida's Subsection 3, teachers Katie Wood, Jane Doe, and AV Schwandes have filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction to prevent the enforcement of the regulation.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has filed a lawsuit challenging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell.

The policy implemented by Charlotte County Public Schools, which bans books featuring LGBTQ+ characters and themes from school libraries, curricula, and classrooms, is facing legal challenges.

A state court has ruled in favor of the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community, allowing their lawsuit concerning land use to proceed.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta have announced the recipients of the Vote Your Voice Field Strengthening Grants.