‘He does not deserve this honor:’ Tensions erupt over proposed Charlie Kirk Day

The bill would make Charlie Kirk only the second person — after Ronald Reagan — to be commemorated in Florida statute

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

A debate on racism, sexism, and in-context quotations erupted over a bill that would commemorate Charlie Kirk in Florida statute.

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Florida eyes a ‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’

A Florida Senate committee next week will take up a proposal that would designate Oct. 14 each year as “Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance”

by News Service of Florida December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

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Judge weighs case over FWC biologist fired for Charlie Kirk post

Attorneys for a biologist who was fired because of a social media post after Kirk’s death squared off against lawyers for the state Monday.

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

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Attorneys for FWC defend firing biologist over Charlie Kirk post

Attorneys said the agency fired the biologist to ‘prevent foreseeable disruption, reputational harm and loss of public trust’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida November 2, 2025November 2, 2025

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Florida’s first public school chaplain wrote a song for Charlie Kirk, preaches Trump support

The Rev. Jack Martin insists politics won’t interfere with his volunteer school service

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

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Florida bill would punish colleges that don’t rename roads after Charlie Kirk

Money would be withheld from schools that didn’t go along with the changes, under the bill

by News Service of Florida October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

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FWC biologist sues after she was fired a over Charlie Kirk post

The lawsuit said she was fired after reposting on her Instagram account a post from an account called ‘@whalefact’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

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New College of Florida plans bronze statue in honor of Charlie Kirk

The cast-bronze statue will be erected by the end of the year at New College of Florida

by Sophia Lowrie September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Florida News

‘Violent extremism’ the focus of Florida AG’s new tip line

The portal allows people to submit screenshots, videos, or other evidence of threatened violence to Uthmeier’s office

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

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Retired Florida professor loses emeritus status after Charlie Kirk post

The rescinded status follows warnings from the state promising accountability for educators ‘celebrating or excusing campus violence’

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

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‘Send them home’: Florida leaders support revoking visas of those praising Charlie Kirk’s death

Ingoglia, Uthmeier argue admission into the U.S. is a ‘privilege’ that shouldn’t be extended to immigrants who praise Kirk’s murder

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

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UCF received threats that ‘directly targeted’ Black students

Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities said Thursday they received threats

by Chloe Greenberg September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

Orlando Area News

UCF police investigate ‘threat’ made to school

The message comes a day after the on-campus fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University

by Chloe Greenberg September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis, Florida leaders respond to Charlie Kirk shooting

Political leaders urged people to pray following news that the conservative commentator was shot to death

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

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Charlie Kirk, who ‘owns the libs’ with adult diapers, will speak at UCF today

Gunnar ShulerApril 10, 2018July 31, 2025

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Charlie Kirk, who ‘owns the libs’ with diaper protests, will speak at University of Central Florida

Colin WolfFebruary 6, 2018July 30, 2025