4 d. ago Florida teacher fired after calling student their ‘preferred name’ without parents’ permission

Melissa Calhoun worked for Brevard Public Schools for 11 years

Society

5 d. ago Protest planned after Florida student deported following traffic stop

Politicians and student activists decry ‘outlandish’ deportation of Felipe Zapata Velázquez to ColombiaA campus protest is planned at the University of Florida on Wednesday in support of a Colombian student deported by the Trump administration following his arrest for alleged traffic violations.The family of Felipe Zapata Velázquez, 27, said on Tuesday he was “undergoing a physical and emotional recovery process” in his home country after police arrested him in Gainesville on 28 March for offenses including having an expired tag and suspended driver’s license, then turned him over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice). Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago University of Florida student detained by ICE after being arrested during traffic stop

Local and national lawmakers are calling for the 27-year-old student’s release

Events

9 d. ago Manchester United fans' plan for protest at Old Trafford will capture global attention

It's the Manchester derby this afternoon and Man United supporters are planning a sit-in protest at Old Trafford

Sport

1 week ago Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first

A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee and being handcuffed by police

Society

1 week ago Brits warned as popular Spanish island plans protests for first day of Easter holidays

It's the first mass protest planned for this season after anti-tourism desmonstrations took place last year

Events

1 week ago Student reporter Talia Baia speaks out on 'madness' after going viral over love

Talia Baia, a University of Florida student who works for ESPN Gainesville, spoke with Gators star Bennett Andersen after their win over the Terrapin last week - and fans were convinced he 'fell in love'.

Politics

2 w. ago Man Utd fans plan huge Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe protest at Man City derby

Manchester United supporters have announced plans for a protest targeting the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe over enforcing skyrocketing ticket prices at Old Trafford

Events

2 w. ago Protest drag shows planned in SF as London police eye drugs in Heklina’s death

Protest drag shows planned in SF as London police eye drugs in Heklina’s death  Bay Area Reporter, America's highest circulation LGBT newspaper

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2 w. ago Just Stop Oil to end disruptive protests with final demonstration date announced

The environmental campaign group has planned a final protest in London on 26 April

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