January 29, 2024
As the Sunshine State grows older and larger, sea level rise is prompting people, especially younger workers, to move inland.…
News from around the state of Florida
January 26, 2024
Appeals court weighs limits on voter registration groups
A 2023 law banned third-party groups from using non-U.S. citizens to help people sign up to vote.…
January 26, 2024
Palatka lawmaker rallies rural Florida counties
Rep. Bobby Payne encouraged rural counties to join together and speak up for the needs of their communities.…
January 25, 2024
Florida Supreme Court to take up North Florida redistricting
The court agreed to consider the case, but it appears it will not be resolved before a candidate-qualifying deadline for…
January 24, 2024
DeSantis is back in Florida, and lawmakers wonder: What next?
Florida Democrats are openly pondering how much influence the governor may exert on the GOP-led Legislature this year.…
January 23, 2024
Out-of-state residents stream to North Florida for abortions
Health centers nearest the border in Jacksonville and Tallahassee have been strained the most since Roe v. Wade was overturned.…
January 22, 2024
Fees proposed for excessive challenges to schoolbooks
HB 7025 calls for people who make objections to more than five materials during a calendar year to be assessed…
January 18, 2024
House moves toward ban on pride flags at public buildings
Legislation would prevent the display of flags that represent “a political viewpoint,” including race, sexual orientation and political ideology.…
January 18, 2024
Florida education board takes aim at diversity programs
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved rules that will prevent colleges from spending money on diversity, equity and…
January 17, 2024
Record sargassum mass is growing in the Atlantic
2024 could be another major year for sargassum, posing environmental, economic and social challenges for parts of Florida’s coastline.…
January 17, 2024
Open carry gun bill unlikely to pass this session
Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is shooting down any hopes of Florida’s becoming an open-carry state, at least for now.…
January 9, 2024
DeSantis in State of the State: ‘Stay the course’
Democrats blasted Gov. Ron DeSantis, saying he has focused on the presidential campaign instead of the state’s needs.…
January 9, 2024
Florida senator proposes restrictions on mail-in voting
A bill filed by Sen. Blaise Ingoglia would allow mail-in voting only for certain groups, such as people with illnesses…
January 8, 2024
Lawmakers want to bar children from social media
House and Senate Republicans have filed bills designed to prevent minors under age 16 from having social media accounts.…
January 8, 2024
Dangerous thunderstorms forecast into Tuesday
Strong straight-line winds, large hail and a few tornadoes, some of which could be strong, are all possible.…
January 8, 2024
Florida opts out of about $250 million in food aid
Florida decided not to participate in a new federal program designed to help low-income parents pay for groceries over the…
January 5, 2024
Jax senator proposes to shield medical examiner information
Sen. Clay Yarborough filed a bill that would block the disclosure of information such as addresses, telephone numbers and dates…
January 5, 2024
FDA approves Florida’s plan to import drugs from Canada
Florida’s proposal is the first the agency has OK’d. The state has to clear a lot more hurdles, however, before…
January 5, 2024
Abortion measure has enough signatures for ballot
Now, focus will shift to the Florida Supreme Court, which has to sign off on the wording of proposed ballot…
January 4, 2024
Palatka rep files proposal to lower gun-buying age
Republican Rep. Bobby Payne wants to lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 for people to buy rifles and…
January 4, 2024
After Surfside collapse, Florida is seeing a condo boom
Older buildings, especially those near the beach, are being replaced with luxury condominiums.…
January 4, 2024
Florida’s surgeon general calls for halt in COVID-19 vaccines
The statement from Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo contradicts recommendations from federal health agencies.…
January 3, 2024
Supreme Court will consider abortion measure next month
Justices will hear arguments Feb. 7 about whether to allow a proposed constitutional amendment on the Florida ballot in November.…
January 3, 2024
Battle heats up over DeSantis’ travel records
The Washington Post contends that aides to Gov. Ron DeSantis have stifled the release of information about DeSantis’ flights.…