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Rain and flash flood risk return for Labor Day weekend
Sunday morning will likely be a wet one across North Florida, and the heat will ignite the sea breeze.…
August 26, 2025
Florida cracks down on undocumented truck drivers
Attorney General James Uthmeier says undocumented immigrant truck drivers put Floridians at risk.…
August 26, 2025
Florida lawmaker proposes to abolish HOAs
Rep. Juan Carlos Porras of Miami says it’s likely he’ll file legislation to get rid of homeowners associations.…
August 25, 2025
Columbia scientist approved as interim president at UF
Trustees approved Donald Landry, former chairman of the Department of Medicine at Columbia University.…
August 22, 2025
Judge orders shutdown of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said she expects detainees to be transferred to other facilities within 60 days.…
August 18, 2025
‘Deportation Depot’ stirs fears among Baker County neighbors
The immigration center planned in one of Florida’s most conservative areas has drawn a tangle of reactions.…
August 14, 2025
Part of schoolbook law ruled unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled against part of a law that led to removal of books for “sexual” content.…
August 14, 2025
For incarcerated students, online school is a disaster
Despite evidence that online learning failed many students in the pandemic, Florida relies on it for juvenile detention.…
August 14, 2025
As Erin strengthens, when do we expect a turn northward?
The stronger Erin gets, the more likely the storm will turn north late Sunday or early Monday.…
August 13, 2025
Controversial bear hunt gets go-ahead for December
Wildlife officials approved rules for a hunt that could lead to 187 bears being killed.…
August 11, 2025
Tropical Storm Erin could become a major hurricane
Erin is forecast to become the first hurricane of the season by the end of the week, likely staying north…
August 7, 2025
More Floridians falling ill from consuming raw milk
Health experts blame misinformation. Some people think raw milk protects them from asthma and allergies.…
August 6, 2025
Florida prepares to build Camp Blanding ICE center
The administration has awarded at least one contract for the state’s second immigration detention center.…
August 5, 2025
Florida’s record executions lead nationwide increase
Under Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida has executed nine people in 2025, more than any other state.…
August 5, 2025
Judge orders release of Alligator Alcatraz agreements
State and federal officials must provide written agreements showing who has legal custody of detainees at the facility.…
August 4, 2025
Tropical Storm Dexter forms; forecasters watch 2 other areas
Tropical Storm Dexter is moving away from the U.S. and won’t affect Florida.…
August 1, 2025
It’s August: Here’s where tropical storms typically form
Tropical activity tends to ramp up in August with more tropical waves emerging from Africa.…
July 31, 2025
Monthly rent in Florida increased $500 in 3 years
Median rent soared from $1,238 a month to $1,719, according to a study by the University of Florida.…
July 31, 2025
Hurricane supplies will be tax free starting Friday
The Florida Legislature permanently exempted certain supplies from sales tax, effective Aug. 1.…
July 30, 2025
Even manufactured homes are becoming unaffordable
Floridians who live in manufactured homes are often older people on fixed incomes. Now lot rents are pricing them out.…
July 29, 2025
Who runs Alligator Alcatraz? A judge wants to know
U.S. District Judge Rodolfo Ruiz said there is confusion about the legal authority the detention center is operating under.…
July 28, 2025
Good or bad, back-to-school tax holiday is about to begin
Retailers praise the sales tax holiday, but critics deride it as gimmick with little benefit.…
July 25, 2025
Florida gears up for 3-week bear hunt in December
State wildlife officials will consider rules for the hunt next month, including a limit of 187 bears killed.…