February 13, 2025
Abortions in Florida have declined for the first time since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.…
News from around the state of Florida
February 13, 2025
February brings 40 more minutes of daylight
Days have been growing longer since Dec. 21, but the increase will accelerate quickly this month.…
February 12, 2025
DeSantis wants to stop ‘intrusive’ checks on boaters
Gov. Ron DeSantis says FWC officers use boat safety inspections as a pretense to pull over boaters.…
February 12, 2025
Legislators reject ‘bailouts’ for condo owners
Condo owners shouldn’t expect the state to pay for complying with new state laws after the Surfside collapse.…
February 11, 2025
Lawmakers move to block development at state parks
The state last year proposed lodges, pickleball courts and other development at Anastasia State Park and eight others.…
February 11, 2025
COVID pushed kids outdoors. Now they’re into birdwatching.
More young birder groups are popping up for teens and tweens who enjoy getting outdoors together to gawk at wildlife.…
February 11, 2025
Florida lawmakers call another special session on immigration
The latest session reflects new cooperation between the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis.…
February 6, 2025
February’s rapid warmup could bring an early spring
For the next few weeks, expect warmer temperatures and drier weather across Florida.…
February 3, 2025
DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion state budget
The budget includes pay raises for first responders and a sales tax holiday on guns and ammunition.…
February 3, 2025
January brought record cold; February means winter heat
Jacksonville should see high temperatures in the low-80s most of the week.…
January 27, 2025
Lawmakers rebuke DeSantis on special session and budget
The rebuke included overriding the governor’s budget veto from last year.…
January 27, 2025
Here’s what to watch ahead of Florida’s special session
Republican lawmakers filed a flurry of bills for the special session dealing with immigration and ballot initiatives.…
January 24, 2025
Florida’s frosty forecast continues through Saturday
Temperatures in Jacksonville were below 40 degrees for 42 straight hours.…
January 22, 2025
Gulf of America: The view of people who live there
President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico has left residents along the Gulf Coast sharply divided.…
January 22, 2025
After a dusting of snow, deep freeze persists on First Coast
Roads remained treacherous Wednesday after Northeast Florida awoke to a freeze, sleet and, in some place, snowflakes.…
January 21, 2025
School voucher program has high price tag, analysts say
The Florida Policy Institute says vouchers cost the state $3.9 billion this school year.…
January 20, 2025
Historic winter storm heads toward Florida
A winter storm is expected to bring historic amounts of snow and other winter precipitation across the Gulf Coast states…
January 17, 2025
Professors sue over Florida’s diversity restrictions
The professors say diversity, equity and inclusion restrictions are punishing people with disfavored viewpoints.…
January 16, 2025
Another polar vortex will soon blast North Florida
The polar vortex is forecast to plunge arctic air deep into the Deep South by early next week.…
January 15, 2025
There’s a new effort to legalize marijuana in Florida
The new marijuana proposal addresses objections raised when Issue 3 failed two months ago.…
January 15, 2025
Fleming Island senator seeks to refine condo law
Sen. Jennifer Bradley said lawmakers need to clarify a condo inspection law enacted after the Surfside collapse in 2021.…
January 15, 2025
Fewer Florida children are receiving routine vaccinations
Vaccinations are declining as misinformation spreads and hesitancy increases.…
January 14, 2025
Florida manatees won’t be listed as endangered species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the manatee’s numbers have not fallen enough to change their status from “threatened.”…
January 13, 2025
DeSantis calls for special session over immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants lawmakers to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown by President-elect Donald Trump.…