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News from around the state of Florida
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.”…
September 11, 2025
Floridians oppose mid-decade redistricting, poll finds
Even a plurality of Republicans oppose redistricting before the next census, according to a poll by Common Cause.…
September 10, 2025
Appeals court says Florida can’t ban open carry of guns
The court said the state’s ban on open carry conflicts with the nation’s historical tradition of firearms.…
September 10, 2025
Today marks a strangely quiet peak to hurricane season
Sept. 10 is the statistical peak of hurricane season, but it is one of the quietest Septembers in 30 years.…
September 9, 2025
King tides worsen flood risk on Florida’s East Coast
Intense storms will bring the highest tides of the year, and flash floods are possible.…
September 8, 2025
Immigration detention center opens in Baker County
The former Baker Correctional Institution held more than 100 detainees as of Friday.…
September 5, 2025
PolitiFact FL: Can I get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this year? Will insurance cover it?
The rules are changing this year on who can get COVID-19 shots and where.…