April 3, 2025
Colorado State University is foreasting 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes.…
News from around the state of Florida
April 3, 2025
Beryl, Helene and Milton retired as hurricane names
A hurricane name is retired after the storm causes many deaths or significant damage.…
April 1, 2025
Hemp proposal would regulate THC beverages in Florida
A bill in the state Senate would require retailers to have liquor licenses to sell THC-infused beverages.…
March 31, 2025
DeSantis proposes $1,000 tax rebates for homeowners
Gov. Ron DeSantis said property tax rebates could be issued in December if the Legislature acts now.…
March 27, 2025
Senate backs off on starting school day later
The Senate voted to undo a law passed in 2023 and let districts decide on their own when to start…
March 27, 2025
House passes reforms on medical malpractice suits
See how your legislators voted on the malpractice bill.…
March 26, 2025
32 years ago: The ‘No Name Storm’ hit Florida
The unusual March storm brought snow, tornadoes, storm surge and winds gusts of 90 mph.…
March 25, 2025
Lawmakers may further ease work rules for children
Sen. Tracie Davis of Jacksonville spoke against a bill that would roll back restrictions on kids as young as 14.…
March 20, 2025
FWC seeks comments about proposal for black bear hunting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has scheduled a series of virtual meetings about bear hunting.…
March 19, 2025
Florida legislation could lead to more schoolbook removals
Under the bill, school districts could not consider a book’s literary value when the book is challenged as harmful.…
March 18, 2025
Sides clash over malpractice bill from Jacksonville senator
Sen. Clay Yarborough sponsored a bill that would clear the way for more malpractice lawsuits over patient deaths.…
March 18, 2025
Spring break in Florida: Dangerous seas and fire risk
North Florida can expect temperatures in the 40s this week as spring break begins with a cold front.…
March 18, 2025
Florida lawmakers debate term limits for county officials
Sen. Jennifer Bradley of Fleming Island voted against the term limit proposal in a committee meeting Monday.…
March 18, 2025
It’s only mid-March, but a tropical system is possible
A tropical system could form in the Atlantic within 48 hours, but forecasters say the chances are low.…
March 17, 2025
St. Johns parents appeal in suit over schoolbook removals
The parents say Florida’s law on schoolbook removals gives them no way to challenge the restrictions.…
March 17, 2025
Appeals court allows age restrictions on gun purchases
The court upheld a Florida law that raised the minimum age to buy rifles and other long guns.…
March 11, 2025
‘Granny flats’ would be allowed everywhere under Florida housing proposal
As Florida continues to struggle with a lack of affordable housing, lawmakers are looking at “granny flats” to help address…
March 6, 2025
Some lawmakers hesitant to wipe out property taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis has been pushing the idea of eliminating property taxes altogether.…
March 6, 2025
Florida lawmakers say they have plan to fix condo crisis
Sen. Tom Leek of St. Augustine wants to increase home improvement grants offered through a state condo program.…
March 5, 2025
Fact-checking DeSantis on insurance, education and guns
PolitiFact reviews Gov. Ron DeSantis’ assertions in his annual State of the State address.…
March 4, 2025
Lawmakers may repeal later school start times
A bill sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, would reverse a law approved in 2023.…
February 28, 2025
FPL proposes rate increase to keep up with growth
FPL’s typical bill in Northeast Florida would rise from $134.14 currently to $151.99 in 2029.…
February 25, 2025
10 issues to watch during Florida’s legislative session
Lawmakers will consider hundreds of bills during a session that begins next week.…
February 24, 2025
DeSantis announces state DOGE to root out waste
Gov. Ron DeSantis is creating a panel to review about 900 state positions, university spending and local government.…