August 28, 2024
The hurricane season seems to be starting more slowly this year, partly because of a thick layer of Saharan dust.…
News from around the state of Florida
August 28, 2024
More moisture coming for Labor Day Weekend
Rain chances are likely to increase across the northern half of Florida by Monday as a cold front approaches.…
August 27, 2024
The fight to protect the mysterious Rice’s whale
Researchers estimate that fewer than 100 Rice’s whales remain in the Gulf of Mexico, the only place on Earth where…
August 27, 2024
Appeals court allows ban on transgender care for minors
The law prohibits transgender minors from being prescribed puberty blockers and hormonal treatments, even with their parents’ permission.…
August 23, 2024
Second hurricane tax-free holiday set to start in Florida
The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs from Aug. 24 through Sept. 6.…
August 23, 2024
Most young women in Florida support abortion, survey finds
Support for abortion access in Florida cuts across party lines, according to a survey published this month by the KFF…
August 23, 2024
What is a tsunami? Could it happen along the East Coast?
Tsunamis can happen pretty much anywhere where the ocean’s floor moves.…
August 22, 2024
State offers credit monitoring after cyberattack
The Florida Department of Health says it is notifying people whose personal data might have been affected.…
August 21, 2024
Lodge and pickleball proposed at Anastasia State Park
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is considering similar developments around the state to expand access to parks.…
August 19, 2024
Former UF President Ben Sasse defends his spending
Sasse responded to a report in The Independent Florida Alligator that spending more than tripled during his tenure.…
August 16, 2024
Florida opts out of summer food assistance for kids
For the second year, the state did not accept federal assistance through the Sun Bucks program, which helps parents cover…
August 16, 2024
Rare cold front brings a less humid, sunnier weekend
North Florida will still be humid, but not the oppressive humidity we’ve had for two months.…
August 15, 2024
Florida’s abortion law drives women to other states
Abortions have declined in Florida since a six-week law took effect, but many women are traveling to other states or…
August 15, 2024
Hurricane Ernesto could bring dangerous surf to Florida
Ernesto is a large and powerful hurricane that will churn up the seas. Eventually, this movement will reach Florida’s coastline.…
August 14, 2024
FAMU’s interim president calls on senior leaders to resign
After holding the position for only a week, Interim President Timothy Beard said a change in leadership is necessary to…
August 12, 2024
Next tropical system forecast to turn away from Florida
Potential Hurricane Ernesto is taking a similar track to Debby, but it is expected to turn to the north and…
August 9, 2024
In Debby’s wake, heat and floodwaters remain a concern
As people begin the cleanup process this weekend, high temperatures and humidity will make efforts more difficult.…
August 9, 2024
Migrant farmworkers left vulnerable in disasters
Language barriers and immigration status are major hurdles to seeking emergency relief when natural disasters strike.…
August 6, 2024
Teachers unions target Florida’s pronoun law
The unions are fighting a law that requires educators to use pronouns that align with their sex assigned at birth.…
August 5, 2024
What’s next as Tropical Storm Debby creeps out of Florida?
Jacksonville could still receive 8 to 10 inches of rain as Debby moves up the Southeast coast.…
August 5, 2024
More Floridians are giving up their landlines
The number of the landlines in Florida dropped 17.7% from 2022 to 2023, according to a new report by the…
August 5, 2024
Hurricane Debby makes landfall; Jax expects deluge
Hurricane Debby came ashore Monday morning in the Big Bend area of Florida and was expected to creep across the…
August 2, 2024
Tropical system is nearly certain to develop
Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state.…
August 1, 2024
Debby to bring heavy rain, risk of tornadoes, strong winds Monday
The tropical wave, labeled Invest 97L, is likely to develop over the next seven days.…