October 17, 2025
Floridians may see these property tax proposals on the 2026 ballot.…
News from around the state of Florida
October 15, 2025
Judge blocks donation of Miami land for Trump library
A Miami activist sued after Miami Dade College donated downtown land to the state.…
October 14, 2025
Proposed law would require teachers to take an oath
Teachers would take an oath pledging to support the Constitution and to act in a “nonpartisan manner.”…
October 13, 2025
Florida communities buy up properties to limit flooding damage
More than a dozen communities, including St. Johns County, have voluntary home buyout programs.…
October 9, 2025
Fleming Island lawmaker designated as House speaker
Republican Rep. Sam Garrison will be the first House speaker from Clay County since John Thrasher in 1999 and 2000.…
October 9, 2025
2 Jacksonville roads would be renamed for Charlie Kirk under proposed bill
A state lawmaker has filed a bill to rename roads for Charlie Kirk at UNF and other colleges and universities.…
October 6, 2025
Treasure hunters recover $1M in coins from shipwreck
Divers uncovered a load of centuries-old Spanish coins on a shipwreck off the Treasure Coast.…
October 2, 2025
New Florida law prohibits using AI to ‘nudify’ people
The law makes it illegal to use AI to generate a nude image of an actual person without their consent.…
October 2, 2025
Squalls and flooding headed our way this weekend
An area of disturbed weather moving across Florida could lead to flooding and heavy rain, especially east of I-95.…
October 2, 2025
October weather outlook shows warm month ahead
Forecasters expect warmer-than-average temperatures and higher probabilities of rain.…
September 29, 2025
These Florida laws will go into effect Oct. 1
Nearly 30 new laws, including part of a wide-ranging tax package, will take effect Wednesday.…
September 29, 2025
East Coast can expect indirect effects from Imelda
Tropcial Storm Imelda could produce choppy seas, 12-foot waves and a high risk of rip currents.…
September 26, 2025
Meet the man at the center of Florida’s open carry ruling
The case of Stanley Victor McDaniels led to the open carry ruling, but he can’t personally carry a gun.…
September 26, 2025
Florida lawmakers move toward property tax changes
Voters would have the final say. Property tax proposals are expected on the 2026 election ballot.…
September 26, 2025
Humberto is a hurricane, but all eyes are on potential Imelda
Invest 94L could become Imelda and brush the East Coast, but the future is still uncertain.…
September 25, 2025
Tropical Storm Humberto forms as another storm threatens
Humberto is the eighth named storm of the season, and another may form in the next few days.…
September 24, 2025
More than 160,000 apply for Florida bear hunt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will award 172 bear hunt permits by random lottery.…
September 24, 2025
Florida pharmacists get OK to give COVID-19 vaccines
Publix and Walgreens said they would be offering the vaccine without a prescription to eligible recipients.…
September 24, 2025
As Hurricane Gabrielle moves on, what’s coming next?
As Hurricane Gabrielle moves toward Europe, Invest 93 and Invest 94 are showing signs of organization.…
September 23, 2025
Fall arrives, but temperatures rebound to summer levels
Much of Florida is starting the season warmer than average.…
September 22, 2025
Two storm systems brewing behind Hurricane Gabrielle
Hurricane Gabrielle is not expected to affect Florida, but two other disturbances in the Atlantic bear watching.…
September 19, 2025
Drought conditions worsen in North Florida
Recent rains have eased the drought in South Florida, but North Florida is now drier than most of the state.…
September 17, 2025
Tropical Storm Gabrielle becomes 7th storm of season
Gabrielle is forecast to become a hurricane this weekend but will stay away from the Florida coast.…
September 15, 2025
Florida attorney general says it’s legal to carry guns openly
Attorney General James Uthmeier says a court ruling made open carry of guns “the law of the state.”…