The Scoop: Thurs. Jan. 22, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida Headlines by WMNF

The Scoop: Thurs. Jan. 22, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

A Florida House panel approves a controversial education bill A House panel approved an education bill that requires instruction about embryologic and fetal development”. This bill also takes aim at programs that involve diversity, equity, and inclusion and political activism. A Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance is one step closer in Florida The bill that creates a Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance has advanced in Florida. Public records requests co…

Bill to create Charlie Kirk Day in Florida generates debate

A Republican-backed bill to enshrine a “Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance” advanced in the Florida Senate on Wednesday — but only after emotionally charged rebukes from Democrats and Black activists

Kirk Remembrance Day OK'd

Republican lawmakers on Wednesday moved forward with a proposal that would designate Oct. 14 each year as “Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance” in Florida.

WV Lawmaker Proposes “Charlie Kirk & Free Speech Day” to Honor Late Activist - West Virginia Daily News

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — A West Virginia lawmaker has introduced a resolution to designate Oct. 14 as a day of remembrance honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the “principle of free speech.” Delegate Chris Anders announced the filing of the resolution in a recent newsletter to constituents, proposing that the date—which coincides with Kirk’s birthday—be officially recognized as “Charlie Kirk & Free Speech Day of Remembrance.” Ander…