August 19, 2024
Sasse responded to a report in The Independent Florida Alligator that spending more than tripled during his tenure.…
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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.…
August 1, 2024
More locations open to private and charter schools
Schools can now open in libraries, museums, theaters, cinemas, arts venues and others regardless of zoning rules.…
July 29, 2024
Federal judge permanently blocks part of ‘Stop WOKE Act’
Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker granted a permanent injunction against a part of the law that restricted workplace training.…
July 26, 2024
Florida Supreme Court asked to reject abortion statement
Floridians Protecting Freedom contends a statement that will appear on the ballot with Amendment 4 is inaccurate and political.…
July 26, 2024
Back-to-school sales tax ‘holiday’ starts Monday
Floridians can save on clothes, school supplies, computers and more beginning Monday.…
July 25, 2024
NIL deals approved for high school athletes
The Florida Board of Education allowed high school athletes to make money through endorsements and other kinds of deals.…
July 23, 2024
Here are the new rules on kids and social media
The state has published details about how it will carry out a new law aimed at keeping young children off…
July 22, 2024
Florida has $18.9 million to spend on homeless students
States have until Sept. 30 to use money distributed through the American Rescue Plan.…
July 19, 2024
UF president suddenly resigns, citing wife’s health
University of Florida President Ben Sasse will leave his job July 31, 17 months after taking the position.…
July 19, 2024
DeSantis’ veto of beach bill roils environmentalists
Supporters said the bill would have protected the health of beachgoers. The Legislature approved the bill unanimously.…