January 17, 2024
2024 could be another major year for sargassum, posing environmental, economic and social challenges for parts of Florida’s coastline.…
News from around the state of Florida
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.…
January 2, 2024
Proposed law could limit pride flags at public buildings
A Florida Senate Republican has proposed a bill that would restrict the types of flags that can be flown by…
January 2, 2024
Florida bill raises concerns about safety of working teens
Senate Bill 460 would allow teens ages 16 and 17 to work at heights over 6 feet if they earn…
December 29, 2023
Drivers could get relief on gas prices in 2024
GasBuddy forecasts that prices in Florida will average $3.19 a gallon to $3.51, depending on the time of year.…
December 29, 2023
10 big legal issues to watch in 2024
State and federal courts in 2024 are expected to buzz with major Florida cases.…
December 22, 2023
FSU starts the ball rolling on its ACC departure
The university is moving to split with the conference, but first it has to navigate a series of legal hurdles…
December 22, 2023
Legislature attacks AI abuse as technology spreads
Legislative proposals target issues such as potential defamation of people using AI in media and use of the technology in…
December 21, 2023
Fleming Island senator proposes telehealth for pets
Sen. Jennifer Bradley has introduced a bill that would allow veterinarians to use telehealth for animals.…
December 20, 2023
Abortion rights groups claim enough signatures for ballot
Groups behind the push to put abortion rights on the Florida ballot next year have reached a major milestone: They…
December 20, 2023
Mandatory school recess won’t be scrubbed after all
Florida legislators nixed part of a larger education bill that would have taken away the mandatory recess period.…