July 31, 2025 Hurricane supplies will be tax free starting FridayThe Florida Legislature permanently exempted certain supplies from sales tax, effective Aug. 1.…By Megan Borowski - Storm Center
July 30, 2025 Even manufactured homes are becoming unaffordableFloridians who live in manufactured homes are often older people on fixed incomes. Now lot rents are pricing them out.…By Gabriella Paul - WUSF
July 29, 2025 Who runs Alligator Alcatraz? A judge wants to knowU.S. District Judge Rodolfo Ruiz said there is confusion about the legal authority the detention center is operating under.…By Jake Shore - WLRN
July 28, 2025 Good or bad, back-to-school tax holiday is about to beginRetailers praise the sales tax holiday, but critics deride it as gimmick with little benefit.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
July 25, 2025 Florida gears up for 3-week bear hunt in DecemberState wildlife officials will consider rules for the hunt next month, including a limit of 187 bears killed.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
July 24, 2025 Teen drivers will face new requirements next monthStarting Aug. 1, teenagers must complete a six-hour driving course before earning their learner’s permit.…By Meghan Bowman - WUSF
July 23, 2025 Florida signs $245M in contracts for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’Officials have estimated the facility will cost $450 million a year, fronted by Florida taxpayers.…By Kate Payne - Associated Press/Report for America
July 22, 2025 Florida DOGE launches audits in Broward and GainesvilleThe task force wants access to buildings and data systems as well as information on DEI and green initiatives.…By Tristan Wood - WFSU
July 22, 2025 Florida has a new CFO. What does he do?CFO Blaise Ingoglia oversees the state’s finances, insurance regulation and even fire safety enforcement.…By Douglas Soule - WUSF
July 18, 2025 Supreme Court upholds North Florida redistrictingJustices said the plan, which broke up a majority Black congressional district, did not violate the Constitution.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
July 18, 2025 Emails show state blindsided local officials on ‘Alligator Alcatraz’County officials were trying to chase down a rumor about the facility while state officials began construction.…By Kate Payne - Associated Press/Report for America
July 15, 2025 ‘Flesh-eating’ bacterium kills 1 in St. Johns CountyStatewide, four people have died of the bacterium, which is found in warm, brackish seawater and undercooked seafood.…By Rick Mayer - Health News Florida
July 14, 2025 Tropical system could develop over North Florida and GulfHeavy rains could lead to flash flooding in parts of the state, especially in parched South Florida.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
July 11, 2025 Florida’s Planned Parenthood chapters mergeThe state’s two chapters merged as the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” threatens clinics across the country.…By Joe Mario Pedersen - Central Florida Public Media
July 11, 2025 Jax lawmaker joins suit over access to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’Rep. Angie Nixon and other legislators sued after they were denied access to the immigrant detention facility.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
July 9, 2025 Judge strikes key part of Florida’s ballot initiatives lawThe ruling by U.S. District Judge Mark Walker gave hope to groups proposing marijuana and Medicaid issues.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
July 2, 2025 NOAA delays cutoff of data for hurricane forecastingMeteorologists and scientists warn of severe consequences when the satellite data ends July 31.…By Alexa St. John - Associated Press
July 1, 2025 ICE facility at Camp Blanding could house 2,000 detaineesThe facility would be the second in Florida. President Donald Trump toured the first facility Tuesday in the Everglades.…By Scott Johnson - News4Jax, Marcela Camargo - News4Jax, Adriana Gomez Licon - Associated Press and Will Weissert - Associated Press
June 30, 2025 DeSantis signs tax cuts for businesses and shoppersGov. Ron DeSantis signed a package eliminateding a commercial-lease tax and providing several sales tax breaks.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
June 30, 2025 Florida business leaders call for better math educationMany employers say it’s hard to find people with skills in critical thinking, data analysis and problem solving.…By Lily Belcher - WUSF
June 30, 2025 Tropical development possible heading into July 4th holidayThe National Hurricane Center says there’s a 20% chance of development over the next seven days.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
June 27, 2025 Hundreds will get payments for reform school abuseThe program will compensate people who were subjected to abuse at the Arthur G. Dozier School between 1940 and 1975.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
June 25, 2025 Camp Blanding considered for ICE detention centerGov. Ron DeSantis said the state is looking to create detention facilities across Florida and Camp Blanding has the space.…By Marcela Camargo - News4Jax
June 25, 2025 Florida fast-tracks immigrant detention center in EvergladesEnvironmentalists are raising alarms about “Alligator Alcatraz,” a detention center on a partially-built airstrip in the Everglades.…By Joshua Ceballos - WLRN