December 20, 2023Abortion rights groups claim enough signatures for ballotGroups behind the push to put abortion rights on the Florida ballot next year have reached a major milestone: They…By Daniel Rivero - WLRN
December 20, 2023Mandatory school recess won’t be scrubbed after allFlorida legislators nixed part of a larger education bill that would have taken away the mandatory recess period.…By Nancy Guan - WUSF
December 14, 2023New panther license plate available for Florida motoristsFees from the Protect the Panther license plate go directly into the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund.…By WGCU
December 13, 2023School Board asks Bridget Ziegler to resign. She refuses.The Sarasota School Board voted 4-1 after allegations that Ziegler was involved in a sexual tryst with her husband and…By Kerry Sheridan - WUSF
December 13, 2023Attorney general files demand on FSU playoff exclusionAttorney General Ashley Moody on Tuesday demanded wide-ranging information from the College Football Playoff Selection Committee.…By News Service of Florida
December 11, 2023Warmer winter may help citrus industry recoverProjections for the new crop are nearly 30% ahead of last season’s production, which was hammered by Hurricane Ian and…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
December 11, 2023What to expect with home insurance in 2024Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky provides tips to Floridians who face challenges with homeowners insurance.…By Gabriella Pinos - WUSF
December 6, 2023DeSantis seeks $1 million to sue over FSU football snubDeSantis said the money would allow FSU to sue the college playoff committee, even though the championship will be decided…By Carl Lisciandrello - WUSF
December 6, 2023Here are the governor’s priorities in 2024-25 budgetGov. Ron DeSantis proposed a variety of tax cuts and spending on such things as teacher salary increases and police…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida and Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
December 4, 2023North Florida redistricting fight heads to Supreme CourtVoting rights groups will appeal the elimination of Congressional District 5, a Black-majority district that included parts of Jacksonville.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
December 1, 2023Court backs DeSantis on North Florida redistrictingThe 1st District Court of Appeal upheld the elimination of a majority-Black district stretching from Jacksonville to Tallahassee.…By Andrew Pantazi, The Tributary
December 1, 2023Alachua school district returns LGBTQ book to shelvesThe school district determined that a complaint about the book came from a woman who did not live in the…By Lauren Brensel - Fresh Take Florida
December 1, 2023Marsy’s Law doesn’t shield names, Supreme Court rulesThe court said police involved in fatal shootings cannot not withhold their names — nor can crime victims.…By Sandra McDonald - Fresh Take Florida
November 20, 2023Gator hunts could be expanded to add ‘flexibility’The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider special permits that would expand where alligator hunters can hunt.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
November 20, 2023Florida Supreme Court won’t suspend online sports bettingThe court denied a motion by two partimutuel companies to halt spots betting while a broader legal battle plays out.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
November 16, 2023Local senator proposes flood disclosures on home salesSen. Jennifer Bradley of Fleming Island filed a bill that would require property owners to tell buyers whether flooding has…By News Service of Florida
November 15, 2023Lawmakers may allow spouses to live in veterans facilitiesA Florida Senate panel backed the proposal, which also would apply to parents of military members who died in service.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
November 15, 2023Heavy rain and strong winds due in Florida this weekTwo developing storm systems — one over the Gulf of Mexico, the other over the southwestern Caribbean — are to…By Megan Borowski - Storm Center
November 13, 2023Universities defy order to shut down pro-Palestinian groupsTwo of Florida’s biggest universities fear legal liability if they follow a DeSantis order to shut down pro-Palestinian organizations on…By Claire Grunewald - Fresh Take Florida
November 13, 2023John Rutherford discusses his support of Donald TrumpThe congressman discussed Trump, oil drilling, the House speaker and more in a wide-ranging interview with The Florida Roundup.…By Tom Hudson - WLRN and Sergio R. Bustos - WLRN
November 1, 2023Seminole Tribe plans major gambling expansion in FloridaThe tribe will add roulette, craps and sports betting at its casinos in Florida in December.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
November 1, 2023Gun safety classes plummet after concealed carry changesApplications for concealed carry permits have dropped by about 64% since Florida eliminated the need for training and a permit…By Jack Lemnus - Fresh Take Florida
November 1, 2023Appellate court considers North Florida redistrictingThe court is expected to rule by Nov. 22 the elimination of a Black-majority district stretching from Jacksonville to Gadsden…By Valerie Crowder
November 1, 2023Attorney general urges court to reject abortion initiativeAttorney General Ashley Moody filed a brief contending the proposal should be kept off the 2024 ballot because the wording…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida