Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly, 50.1% to 48.7%, on Tuesday to become the first Black candidate elected governor of Florida. The two candidates never met for a debate.
A UF/IFAS study found unexpectedly high numbers of Aedes aegypti, a primary dengue-carrying mosquito, in residential yards in Indian River County.
Governor Ron DeSantis joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to announce that all federally funded contracts for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir have been fully executed, marking a major step forward in one of the most significant components of Everglades restoration.
Bills allowing the state to designate groups as “domestic terrorist organizations” and to require Florida voters after the 2026 election to prove their citizenship at the ballot box were sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Tuesday.
Felons convicted of violent and sexual crimes won’t be released prior to sentencing under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday.The bill (HB 455) is called “Missy’s Law” after Melissa “Missy” Mogle, a Tallahassee 5-year-old allegedly killed by her stepfather, Daniel Spencer, last yea…
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The South Dade Senior High School wrestling team won another state championship on March 7 in Kissimmee, continuing one of the most successful runs in high school wrestling in the state of Florida.The Buccaneers captured the title at the Florida High School Athletic Association Wrestling Sta…
Florida’s burrowing owls are beginning their nesting season, and residents may soon notice the small, curious birds appearing in neighborhoods, parks, and even golf courses as they establish underground homes.
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Florida residents may find themselves in new congressional voting districts if Gov. Ron DeSantis moves forward with his call for redistricting.
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Republicans in the Florida House are working on ballot initiatives that would ask voters to overhaul the state’s property-tax system — and city leaders who rely on property taxes to fund services are beginning to express concern.
Checks from Washington reimbursing Florida law enforcement agencies were handed out Tuesday amid praise from the state's chief financial officer.
Amid the federal government shutdown, the State Department of Commerce did not release monthly unemployment figures as expected on Friday.
Current and former Escambia County School Board members this week went to a federal appeals court as they continue seeking to be shielded from testifying in a long-running legal battle about removing or restricting access to books in school libraries.
The suspect in the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk disclosed details of the assassination on a social media site, and the House oversight committee is calling for the CEOs of select online platforms to testify on the sites being used as radicalization tools.
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Saying the case has “significant implications for home construction and the economy,” home builders and the septic-system industry this week backed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in its appeal of a federal judge’s decision that required additional steps to protect manatee…
Gasoline prices fell in Florida last week, with motorists Monday paying an average of $2.94 a gallon for regular unleaded, down from $3.09 a week earlier, according to AAA.
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Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has operated a power plant in Fort Lauderdale since 1927. Originally known as the “superpower plant” and now called the Dania Beach Clean Energy Center, FPL’s first power plant has remained a symbol of innovation and reliability for nearly a century. O…
TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General James Uthmeier and Secretary of State Cord Byrd this week asked a federal appeals court to allow the state to at least temporarily enforce a law that would prevent non-Florida residents and non-U.S. citizens from collecting ballot-initiative petitions while a l…
The Trump administration Monday argued a federal appeals court should overturn a district judge’s ruling that blocked a new Florida law targeting
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Mark A. Schafer, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command South, was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral (Upper Half) in a ceremony held June 13th.
TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge has blocked a key part of a new law that imposed additional restrictions on the state’s ballot-initiative process, saying a ban on non-Florida residents and non-U.S. citizens collecting and delivering petitions “imposes a severe burden on political expression th…
A report released on Tuesday says Florida consumers could see big impacts from tariffs levied on imports by President Donald Trump's administration.
The Florida Department of Education released its accountability scores for individual public schools and districts on Monday and no school district
For years, medical-marijuana companies in Florida have fiercely campaigned for stricter regulation of euphoria-inducing hemp products, which can be purchased at gas stations, retail stores and — now — liquor stores.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the mobilization of up to 700 military personnel to support of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts in Florida, Louisiana and Texas. Hegseth also is
Florida has achieved another first, this time a record more than 20,000 tons of invasive Burmese pythons have been removed by one conservation group alone.
A divided federal appeals court Tuesday refused to halt a district judge's order that requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to take steps to protect manatees in the northern Indian River Lagoon, including temporarily preventing new septic tanks in the area.
Florida lawmakers Monday night passed a measure that could help expand charter schools known as “schools of hope,” as Republicans continue trying to boost school choice and Democrats warn about harm to traditional public schools.
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier quickly appealed after a federal judge Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction blocking a 2024 state law aimed at keeping children off social-media
The State Board of Education on Wednesday unanimously approved appointing Anastasios Kamoutsas, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ deputy chief of staff, as Florida’s next education commissioner.
TALLAHASSEE --- When lawmakers begin budget conference talks Tuesday, a couple of priorities of Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, and House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, likely will already be off the table.
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Three hurricanes in 66 days landed in Florida in 2024.
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Citing his state as an example, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday urged lawmakers in Ohio to pass a joint resolution calling for congressional term limits.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he will sign bills to prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies and prevent aircraft from releasing chemtrails.
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Though they will have to return to Tallahassee to hammer out a budget, Florida lawmakers Friday night finished most of the business of the 2025 legislative session. Here’s a look at 10 big issues from the session --- some that passed, some that didn't and some that remain up in the air.
Florida lawmakers Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would make a series of changes related to charter schools, including allowing charter schools to have stricter codes of conduct than traditional public schools.
First-time employment claims in Florida decreased slightly last week, with the U.S. Department of Labor estimating 5,660 claims were filed.
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The Florida Legislature passed its farm bill this week that officials say could be the most expansive farm-related measure in the state's history. Senate Bill 700 was passed 88-27 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday and is now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis for a likely signature.
The Florida House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would back away from a requirement aimed at starting high-school classes later in the morning.
A proposal that would allow the Florida Farm Bureau to offer largely unregulated health coverage to farmers is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The House on Tuesday unanimously passed the bill (SB 480), which was approved by the Senate on April 3.
The House on Tuesday put a new price-tag on its growing tax package, which differs from a Senate proposal. The House Budget Committee voted 20-8 to approve the package (HB 7033), which is projected to cut state and local revenue by $5.008 billion next fiscal year and now calls for dissolving…
A funeral will be held Friday for Tiru Chabba, who was one of two men killed last week during a mass shooting at Florida State University. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Greenville, S.C., according to a news release Wednesday from the Strom Law Firm, which is representing Chab…
The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a plan that aims, in part, to ease financial strains on condominium owners, setting up negotiations with the Senate before next week’s scheduled end of the 2025 legislative session.
A Florida measure that would decide what entity pays for the relocation of utilities in rights of way of roads and public rail lines was approved by the Senate Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday.
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The Florida House made clear Wednesday it doesn’t want golf courses and resort-style lodges in state parks. House members unanimously passed a bill (HB 209) that stemmed from a public outcry last year about a now-shelved plan that would have put golf courses, lodges and pickleball courts in …
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A bill aimed at preventing a return of efforts to build golf courses, pickleball courts and resorts in state parks is ready to go to the full Florida House. The House State Affairs Committee on Tuesday unanimously supported the measure (HB 209), which sponsor John Snyder, R-Stuart, said seek…
According to a recent report by the American Legislative Exchange Council, Florida's energy affordability was ranked only 37th best, the worst among Southeastern states due to its overdependence on one fuel type and numerous weather-related outages.
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton wants to spend $200 million to help the state's ailing citrus industry as it faces the issues of population growth, hurricanes and an invasive disease that ruins the fruit. The Wauchula Republican whose district constitutes the heart of Florida's citrus…
Florida’s struggling citrus industry got a little good news Tuesday with increased production estimates for the current growing season. While the industry still faces a historically low harvest, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report that estimated Florida will produce enough o…
A Senate committee Tuesday approved a wide-ranging bill that includes preventing local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies. The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously supported the bill (HB 700), which involves a series of issues related to the Florida Department of Agricult…
Spouses and children of Florida National Guard members could take advantage of an expanded tuition assistance program in a new bill that was reported favorably by a Senate committee on Tuesday.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis late Sunday proposed a $115.6 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that calls for increasing pay for state law-enforcement officers and firefighters, eliminating a commercial-lease tax and holding a new sales-tax “holiday” on guns and ammunition.
