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In It to Win It

(12,585 posts)
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 02:01 PM 11 hrs ago

Florida House approves Charlie Kirk remembrance day, street renaming proposal

TALLAHASSEE — The “Charlie Kirk bill” is continuing to move through the Florida Legislature, with the Senate version still advancing from committee to committee.

Meanwhile, the full Florida House voted on its proposal Wednesday.

In an 82-31 vote, the House passed House Bill 125, which would designate Oct. 14 as “Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance.”

During a heated floor debate, lawmakers were sharply divided over whether Kirk is deserving of the tribute in Florida.

Kirk was shot and killed last September while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. The alleged shooter surrendered the day after the assassination.

That was one of two measures related to Kirk approved by the House on Wednesday.

https://www.local10.com/news/florida/2026/02/25/florida-house-approves-charlie-kirk-remembrance-day-street-renaming-proposal/
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Florida House approves Charlie Kirk remembrance day, street renaming proposal (Original Post) In It to Win It 11 hrs ago OP
Florida has become such JBTaurus83 11 hrs ago #1
They are desperate to shove this nasty racist guy down our throats. Most people already forgot he existed Blues Heron 11 hrs ago #2
Rush limbaugh was more 0rominent and didnt get any of this nonsense BlueWaveNeverEnd 11 hrs ago #3
Who? Aviation Pro 11 hrs ago #4
He was such a POS kimbutgar 11 hrs ago #5
Well, on Oct. 14, I'll make a sign that says "Charlie Kirk was a racist" shenmue 9 hrs ago #6

JBTaurus83

(1,048 posts)
1. Florida has become such
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 02:05 PM
11 hrs ago

A shit hole state. I have no interest in spending vacation money there any longer. I take a slightly longer flight and go to Mexico where everything is less expensive and a more pleasant experience.

Blues Heron

(8,585 posts)
2. They are desperate to shove this nasty racist guy down our throats. Most people already forgot he existed
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 02:08 PM
11 hrs ago

kimbutgar

(27,081 posts)
5. He was such a POS
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 02:28 PM
11 hrs ago

I’m glad I will never set in Florida again. Will not buy anything on eBay from a Florida seller. Will never take a cruise from Florida. That said , I’m glad I got to go to Disneyworld and Universal studios in the early 2000’s before the state became insane.

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