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News from around the state of Florida
December 20, 2024
Florida among fastest-growing states with 23M population
Florida’s population increase of 467,347 this year was second only to Texas.…
December 20, 2024
More cold weather arrives for the weekend
The cold will move in quickly Friday evening from Jacksonville to the Panhandle.…
December 17, 2024
Lawmaker tries again to restrict flags on public buildings
Sen. Randy Fine wants to prevent flags representing a “political viewpoint,” including Pride flags, Palestine and Black Lives Matter.…
December 16, 2024
Sophisticated hackers steal $107,625 from UCF
Hackers breached a vendor’s computers and tricked the university into sending money to a different bank account.…
December 16, 2024
Are you ready for Florida’s winter hazards?
Even Florida’s milder winters can be dangerous, partly because many homes lack adequate heating and insulation.…
December 13, 2024
Runway hazards: More planes report hitting wildlife in Florida
The number planes striking ground animals like deer and iguanas has increased since the government began tracking them.…
December 13, 2024
Solar power continues to shine brightly in Florida
Nearly 30,000 Floridians installed solar panels this year, bringing the total number of installations to more than a quarter million.…
December 12, 2024
Senate bill would lower age to buy long guns in Florida
The bill from Sen. Randy Fine of Brevard County would repeal a law that raised the gun-buying age to 21.…
December 11, 2024
Florida may allow bear hunting for first time in nearly a decade
The state will consider proposals for the first sanctioned bear hunt since a controversial hunt in October 2015.…
December 11, 2024
The roller coaster of temperatures continues
Jacksonville will wake up Thursday to temperatures in the mid- to upper 30s.…
December 10, 2024
Florida senators start filing bills for legislative session
Senators are gearing up for the 2025 legislative session, which will begin March 4.…
December 9, 2024
Is there a Christmas tree crisis after 2024 hurricane season?
Many of Florida’s Christmas trees come from the Carolinas, which were devastated by Hurricane Helene.…
December 9, 2024
A citrus comeback is budding in North Florida
Warmer temperatures and new technologies are helping a citrus industry born in St. Augustine.…
December 6, 2024
Cold front arrives in North Florida; warmup to follow
The cold front will bring temperatures near freezing from the Panhandle to Jacksonville.…
December 5, 2024
Proposed law would restrict development in state parks
The legislation would prohibit development like the lodge and pickleball courts once proposed at Anastasia State Park in St. Johns…
December 5, 2024
Florida’s property insurance market is rebounding
Changes to Florida laws are working as intended to bring the property insurance market back from the brink of collapse.…
December 4, 2024
Experts say UF meetings violated Sunshine Law
The UF board of trustees has met repeatedly in private settings where the public was not allowed to attend.…
December 4, 2024
Federal judge will consider social media rules for minors
Starting Jan. 1, kids 13 and under will no longer be able to have a profile on certain social media…
December 3, 2024
Stuck at a stoplight? Outdated traffic signals might be why
A new study concludes that delays at traffic signals cause congestion and accidents, harm the environment and endanger pedestrians.…
December 3, 2024
Feeding Florida food banks seek help from lawmakers
Food banks, including Feeding Northeast Florida, want to expand a program that pays farmers to send them excess food.…
November 26, 2024
State Sen. Randy Fine seeks to replace U.S. Rep Mike Waltz
With the backing of President-elect Donald Trump, state Sen. Randy Fine said Tuesday he will run for a congressional seat…
November 25, 2024
2024 hurricane season among the worst for tornadoes
This season ranks third for the most tropical cyclone-induced tornadoes in a hurricane season, over the past 30 years…
November 25, 2024
Will 2025 be the year Florida passes an open carry law?
The new Senate president opposes open carry, but gun owners hope they can win over the Legislature in 2025.…