ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 31 -- The Poynter Institute issued the following news release: As the U.S. election season ramps up with divisive discourse and misinformation, it's more important than ever to be able to evaluate and share online content responsibly. That's why MediaWise, the Poynter Institute's media literacy initiative, is launching resources in Spanish and English to equip voters with media literacy skills to help them cast their ballot based on their values and facts -- not f  more

WINTER GARDEN, Florida, May 30 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: All charges have been dropped against a 13-year-old PETA supporter named Evan, who was wrongfully arrested on trespassing charges on March 8 while peacefully protesting against Starbucks for charging extra for the vegan milks that it agrees are better for the planet. Evan and his family were joining other PETA supporters at the Starbucks store at New Independence Parkway and Hamlin  more

ALACHUA, Florida, May 30 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Dogs break through fences in terror, birds abandon their nests, and panicked animals flee onto roadways during fireworks shows. That's why PETA sent a letter this morning to Alachua Mayor Gib Coerper asking him to reallocate the resources usually spent to produce the City of Alachua's Fourth of July Celebration fireworks display--which claims to be the largest small-town fireworks show in   more

MIAMI BEACH, Florida, May 31 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Ahead of World Reef Awareness Day (June 1), PETA is plastering bus shelters close to multiple meat-centric restaurants--including New Campo Argentino Steakhouse and LT Steak & Seafood--across Miami Beach with a new striking visual plea (https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Beef-or-Reef.jpg) reminding everyone that eating meat is a leading cause of the climate catastrophe tha  more