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ATLANTA (CNN)

These are the companies boycotting Facebook over its hate policies

A growing list of companies say they’ll join an advertiser boycott on Facebook in protest of what they say are the site’s failures to stop the spread of hate. A civil rights coalition, which includes the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the NAACP, launched the #StopHateforProfit campaign last week when it called on major corporations to put a […]

ATLANTA (CNN)

L’Oreal to remove words like ‘whitening’ and ‘fair’ from its products

L’Oreal, the world’s largest cosmetic and beauty company, announced on Friday that it will stop using words like “whitening” and “fair” in describing its products. The announcement comes amid anti-racism protests and calls against racial inequality following George Floyd’s death. “The L’Oreal Group has decided to remove the words white/whitening, fair/fairness, light/lightening from all its skin evening […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP)

Florida OKs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit

Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor, who is considering a presidential run, has said the issue is one of his priorities.

CAPE CORAL

FGCU expert says smelly algae in Cape Coral canal is normal

Thick algae are blanketing a Cape Coral canal on Skyline Boulevard and Gleason Parkway. Neighbors worry the algae might be toxic.

FORT MYERS

Florida Disaster Fund brings in more than $60M since Ian

The state-administered Florida Disaster Fund has brought in more than $60 million since Hurricane Ian, and $22 million has been distributed.

COLLIER COUNTY

Collier County EMS starts therapy dog program for first responders

Collier County EMS is partnering with Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs, Inc. to provide the county’s first responders with therapy dogs.

LEHIGH ACRES

Harns Marsh Elementary ESE teacher accused of hitting students

An ESE teacher at Harns Marsh Elementary School was arrested Wednesday after deputies say she hit students with a ruler and slapped them across the face.