November 5, 2024
The proposal received support from 57% of voters, less than the 60% needed to pass.…
News from around the state of Florida
November 5, 2024
Voters say no to recreational marijuana
The proposed constitutional amendment faced unprecedented opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis.…
November 5, 2024
Rafael strengthens quickly; here’s what Florida can expect
Tropical Storm Rafael could bring periods of heavy rain across much of Florida between Wednesday and Thursday.…
November 4, 2024
Tropical Storm Rafael forms; watches issued in Florida
The tropical storm is likely to strengthen into a hurricane, but it’s too early to determine its track.…
November 4, 2024
Potential Hurricane Rafael forms in the Caribbean
Tropical Depression 18 has a high potential of becoming the next named storm. Rafael is the next name on the…
November 1, 2024
Women are voting in larger numbers in Northeast Florida
The split between men and women voting statewide could push the abortion rights constitutional amendment closer to passage.…
November 1, 2024
Here’s how to check whether they got your mail-in ballot
If you voted by mail, you’ll want to check the status of your ballot to make sure your vote will…
October 31, 2024
Brothers share their experience growing up undocumented
Leo and Diego Dulanto Falcon were undocumented after coming to the U.S. from Peru as young children.…
October 30, 2024
FPL bills may rise to cover cost of 3 hurricanes
FPL is seeking approval to increase bills by about $13 a month in Northeast Florida.…
October 25, 2024
Amendment 3 marijuana issue fires up people on both sides
Ron and Casey DeSantis are agressively fighting Amendment 3. Critics say they shouldn’t use tax money to fight the marijuana…
October 25, 2024
Hurricane season isn’t over: What to expect in November
Notable hurricanes and tropical storms have developed in November, the last month of hurricane season.…
October 24, 2024
2 weeks after Hurricane Milton, communities remain flooded
Compounding the flooding, the St. Johns River is rising again.…
October 18, 2024
Judge rebukes state for threats over TV abortion ads
A federal judge ruled the state violated the First Amendment when it threatened TV stations over ads supporting the abortion…
October 17, 2024
La Niña could bring us a warmer, drier winter
La Niña is slowly developing, and this shift in the pattern is expected to last at least through February 2025.…
October 17, 2024
By the numbers: What made Hurricane Milton so historic?
Milton was the third hurricane to hit Florida this year. No other year on record has more than three hurricane…
October 14, 2024
Seniors struggle to recover from back-to-back hurricanes
The neighborhoods where many seniors live aren’t built to withstand the wrath of a major hurricane.…
October 9, 2024
What to expect overnight and to end the week after Hurricane Milton’s landfall
Hurricane Milton officially made landfall near Siesta Key on Wednesday around 8:30 p.m. and continues to bring damaging constant winds…
October 9, 2024
Judge rejects reopening Florida voter registration because of hurricanes
A federal judge Wednesday rejected a request from the League of Women Voters of Florida and the Florida NAACP to…
October 9, 2024
Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, but risks ease in Jacksonville
The latest on Hurricane Milton’s expected impacts on the Jacksonville area, including shelters and evacuations.…
October 4, 2024
Heavy tropical rain moving into Florida starting this weekend
Rain chances are creeping up during the weekend, and more are coming next week as tropical moisture arrives…
October 3, 2024
Here are 4 ways to help Hurricane Helene victims
As cleanup efforts continue around the state, Helene victims are starting to gain some forward momentum in recovery efforts.…
October 2, 2024
‘Stop WOKE’ lawsuit could cost Florida $750,000
Businesses that successfully challenged the Stop WOKE Act want the state to reimburse their legal bills.…
September 27, 2024
Rescue efforts underway on Gulf Coast; 2 people dead
Many people did not evacuate, remaining in areas hit by storm surge as Helene moved north.…
September 27, 2024
Jacksonville city offices remain closed after Hurricane Helene
Roads flooded, trees toppled and power lines fell around the city. People were encouraged to stay home as crews cleaned…