October 4, 2023Florida Supreme Court sets hearing on marijuana initiativeThe proposed constitutional amendment would allow recreational use of marijuana by people ages 21 and older.…By News Service of Florida
October 3, 2023Canadian wildfires send dangerous smoke to FloridaA smoky haze can be seen over much of Florida, including the First Coast. Air quality in some areas has reached…By Riley Hazel - Storm Center
September 29, 2023Multiple ethics violations await DeSantis’ signatureAs Gov. Ron DeSantis campaigns for president, more than 40 ethics violations have not yet been finalized, according to the…By Meghan Bowman - WUSF
September 29, 2023Sports betting in Florida still paused despite court rulingAs legal challenges grind through state and federal courts, gamblers in Florida shouldn’t plan on placing sports bets from their…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
September 29, 2023Hurricane Ian, 1 year later: A story of resiliency and hopeFloridians are still picking up what was lost a year ago during Hurricane Ian, the third-costliest natural disaster to hit…By Riley Hazel - Storm Center
September 27, 2023Florida sports betting faces a new challengeTwo parimutuel companies are challenging a multibillion-dollar gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
September 26, 2023How meteorologists are trying to explain weather risks betterMany people didn’t heed evacuation warnings during Hurricane Ian. How can meteorologists help them understand?…By Kerry Sheridan - WUSF
September 26, 2023New COVID vaccines are free, but check with your insuranceA small percentage of people have received a bill due to a billing mishap. Those affected can contact the company…By Meghan Bowman - WUSF
September 26, 2023Federal trial underway on Florida’s congressional mapSeveral civil rights groups argue that the map intentionally discriminated against Black voters.…By Valerie Crowder
September 25, 2023Need a generator before a hurricane? Try this app“Local Relief” is a localized social media platform bringing communities together during a weather emergency.…By Riley Hazel - Storm Center
September 25, 2023Voucher delays frustrate families and schoolsSome Florida students still have not received their private school vouchers, and it’s putting their schools in dire straits.…By Nancy Guan - WUSF
September 25, 2023This was the hottest August ever in FloridaThe heat is expected to persist through October, and 2023 is likely to be the hottest year globally since tracking…By Randy Roguski
September 15, 2023Over 100K new students got Florida school vouchersA total of 242,929 students have enrolled in 2,098 private schools using vouchers through the state’s expanded programs.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
September 14, 2023Florida bucks feds on COVID-19 boostersIn a continued clash with federal health officials, Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo recommends against the new booster for anyone younger…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
September 14, 2023Private schools take up fight against Black history standardsFlorida’s private schools are not bound by the same controversial standards as public schools. Many are preserving lessons rich in…By Danielle Prieur - WMFE
September 13, 2023Florida’s education policies chase away college facultyNearly half of the 642 Florida faculty surveyed said they plan to seek employment in another state within the next…By Nancy Guan - WUSF
September 13, 2023Judge refuses to block Florida’s transgender treatment lawAdult plaintiffs did not show they would suffer irreparable harm, said U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle.…By News Service of Florida
September 8, 2023Abortion rights issue moves closer to 2024 ballotFloridians Protecting Freedom says it has collected enough signatures to get a review by the Florida Supreme Court.…By Steve Newborn - WUSF
September 7, 2023Online support group helps Floridians with storm anxietyPeer Support Space gives people a safe place to vent, share their feelings and get solutions to their storm-related anxiety.…By Danielle Prieur - WMFE
September 6, 2023Moms for Liberty co-founder appointed to ethics panelGov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed Tina Descovich to the Florida Commission on Ethics, which reviews conduct by public officers…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
September 6, 2023Survey finds food inflation is turning into a health crisisSome people are reducing how much they eat, while others are opting for cheaper alternatives like junk foods or highly…By Lillian Hernández Caraballo - Central Florida Public Media
August 31, 2023Hurricane Idalia’s aftermath: Over 250,000 without powerDespite widespread damage, only a handful of deaths have been linked to the hurricane, a sizable contrast to Hurricane Ian.…By Emily Olson - NPR
August 15, 2023Heat warning stickers are going up on Florida gas pumpsMotorists fueling up across Florida will soon see stickers on gas pumps warning against leaving children and pets in vehicles.…By News Service of Florida
August 2, 2023Florida prisons grapple with ‘oppressive’ heatSen. Jennifer Bradley of Fleming Island says conditions are brutal inside prisons without air conditioning.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida