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Coverage dated May 21, 2026

Florida biologist awarded $485K settlement after firing tied to Charlie Kirk death post

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa

The State of Florida will have to pay a former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation employee nearly half a million dollars after she was fired for a social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death.

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  1. FOX 13 Tampa

    Florida biologist awarded $485K settlement after firing tied to Charlie Kirk death post (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    The State of Florida will have to pay a former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation employee nearly half a million dollars after she was fired for a social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death.

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post after his death wins $485,000 settlement (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Brittney Brown was fired after she reposted a meme on her personal Instagram account.

  3. The Guardian

    Florida biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post wins $485,000 settlement (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Biologist was fired by a state agency for criticizing Charlie Kirk on social media after his shooting death

  4. Seattle Times

    Florida biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post after his death wins $485,000 settlement (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his...

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