GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County School Board member Tina Certain sent a letter stating she plans to attend an upcoming state education board meeting following criticism of a Charlie Kirk-related social media post.

The letter, written by Certian’s legal representation, states she will appear at Thursday’s meeting to answer questions from the Florida Board of Education.

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The document goes on to argue that her Facebook comment about Kirk is protected speech under the First Amendment, and the education board doesn’t have the authority to investigate her.

“While Ms. Certain’s comments may have struck a political nerve and offended the blogosphere, that is the nature of polit

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