8 hours agoTeen 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
1 day agoFlorida 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
2 days agoFlorida 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
2 days agoFlorida 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, 2025Supreme 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, 2025Emails 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, 2025Tropical 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, 2025Florida’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, 2025Jax 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, 2025Judge 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, 2025NOAA 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, 2025ICE 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, 2025DeSantis 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, 2025Florida 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, 2025Tropical 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, 2025Hundreds 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, 2025Camp 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, 2025Florida 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
June 20, 2025Marva Johnson approved as new FAMU presidentThe Board of Governors approved Johnson despite loud opposition from segments of the FAMU community.…By Tristan Wood - WFSU
June 20, 2025Funding slashed for Florida land preservation programMuch of the money has been shifted to protect agricultural lands from development.…By Steve Newborn - WUSF
June 18, 2025Judge finds attorney general in contempt on immigrationA federal judge ruled that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier flouted her injunction against a new immigration law.…By Mike Schneider - Associated Press
June 17, 2025Florida lawmakers pass $115B budget and tax breaksDemocratic Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville cast one of only two dissenting votes against the budget.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida and Tom Urban - News Service of Florida
June 16, 2025State budget reignites fight over Rodman damA budget plan finalized Friday sets aside $6.25 million to restore the Ocklawaha River.…By News Service of Florida