2 days ago PolitiFact FL: Can I get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this year? Will insurance cover it?The rules are changing this year on who can get COVID-19 shots and where.…By Madison Czopek - PolitiFact
2 days ago Appeals court allows ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to remain openThe ruling will allow the immigration detention center to continue holding detainees for the time being.…By Mike Schneider - Associated Press
September 4, 2025 Concerns mount over Florida’s vaccine planMedical professionals say removing vaccine mandates could hurt public health and put children at risk for disease.…By Jeff Martin - Associated Press, Mike Schneider - Associated Press and Daniel Kozin - Associated Press
September 4, 2025 Former House Speaker Paul Renner enters governor’s raceRenner represented areas of Flagler and St. Johns counties in the Florida House from 2015 to 2024.…By Douglas Soule - WUSF
August 29, 2025 Florida’s once-pristine springs are under growing threatPollution, development and climate change are all taking a toll on one of the state’s great treasures.…By Curt Anderson - Associated Press, Marta Lavandier - Associated Press and Daniel Kozin - Associated Press
August 29, 2025 Rain and flash flood risk return for Labor Day weekendSunday morning will likely be a wet one across North Florida, and the heat will ignite the sea breeze.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
August 26, 2025 Florida cracks down on undocumented truck driversAttorney General James Uthmeier says undocumented immigrant truck drivers put Floridians at risk.…By Tristan Wood - WFSU
August 26, 2025 Florida lawmaker proposes to abolish HOAsRep. Juan Carlos Porras of Miami says it’s likely he’ll file legislation to get rid of homeowners associations.…By Douglas Soule - WUSF
August 25, 2025 Columbia scientist approved as interim president at UFTrustees approved Donald Landry, former chairman of the Department of Medicine at Columbia University.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
August 22, 2025 Judge orders shutdown of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said she expects detainees to be transferred to other facilities within 60 days.…By David Fischer - Associated Press, Mike Schneider - Associated Press and Freida Frisaro - Associated Press
August 18, 2025 ‘Deportation Depot’ stirs fears among Baker County neighborsThe immigration center planned in one of Florida’s most conservative areas has drawn a tangle of reactions.…By Sara-James Ranta - Fresh Take Florida
August 14, 2025 Part of schoolbook law ruled unconstitutionalA federal judge ruled against part of a law that led to removal of books for “sexual” content.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
August 14, 2025 For incarcerated students, online school is a disasterDespite evidence that online learning failed many students in the pandemic, Florida relies on it for juvenile detention.…By Bianca Vázquez Toness - Associated Press
August 14, 2025 As Erin strengthens, when do we expect a turn northward?The stronger Erin gets, the more likely the storm will turn north late Sunday or early Monday.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
August 13, 2025 Controversial bear hunt gets go-ahead for DecemberWildlife officials approved rules for a hunt that could lead to 187 bears being killed.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
August 11, 2025 Tropical Storm Erin could become a major hurricaneErin is forecast to become the first hurricane of the season by the end of the week, likely staying north…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
August 7, 2025 More Floridians falling ill from consuming raw milkHealth experts blame misinformation. Some people think raw milk protects them from asthma and allergies.…By Lily Belcher - WUSF
August 6, 2025 Florida prepares to build Camp Blanding ICE centerThe administration has awarded at least one contract for the state’s second immigration detention center.…By Kate Payne - Associated Press/Report for America
August 5, 2025 Florida’s record executions lead nationwide increaseUnder Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida has executed nine people in 2025, more than any other state.…By Kate Payne - Associated Press/Report for America
August 5, 2025 Judge orders release of Alligator Alcatraz agreementsState and federal officials must provide written agreements showing who has legal custody of detainees at the facility.…By Mike Schneider - Associated Press
August 4, 2025 Tropical Storm Dexter forms; forecasters watch 2 other areasTropical Storm Dexter is moving away from the U.S. and won’t affect Florida.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
August 1, 2025 It’s August: Here’s where tropical storms typically formTropical activity tends to ramp up in August with more tropical waves emerging from Africa.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
July 31, 2025 Monthly rent in Florida increased $500 in 3 yearsMedian rent soared from $1,238 a month to $1,719, according to a study by the University of Florida.…By Tristan Wood - WFSU
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