April 11, 2024
A federal appeals court is looking at whether Florida can legally challenge Biden administration immigration policies.…
News from around the state of Florida
April 10, 2024
Severe storms and flash flooding possible on Thursday
As storms track across the state, the squall line will be capable of generating damaging wind gusts or 60 mph…
April 10, 2024
Federal judge blocks restriction on teacher pronoun use
Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker said Florida violates a teacher’s First Amendment rights by restricting which pronouns she can…
April 10, 2024
Judge refuses to halt FSU’s lawsuit against ACC
Florida State University contends it would owe $500 million in penalties to exit the Atlantic Coast Conference.…
April 9, 2024
Abortion ballot issue might not end legal fights
Three Supreme Court justices warned about legal fights if the abortion rights amendment passes in Florida.…
April 5, 2024
Forecasters predict ‘very, very busy’ hurricane season
Researchers at Colorado State University are projecting 23 named storms and 11 hurricanes, including five major hurricanes.…
April 5, 2024
DeSantis: ‘This state will start to smell like marijuana’
Gov. Ron DeSantis lashed out Thursday at proposed constitutional amendments that would protect abortion rights and legalize recreational marijuana.…
April 4, 2024
Six issues headed to the November ballot
Floridians will consider six proposed constitutional amendments including abortion rights, recreational marijuana and partisan school board elections.…
April 3, 2024
Planned Parenthood prepares for 6-week abortion ban
Centers in North Florida and elswhere have been working for months to strengthen partnerships with health centers in other states.…
April 2, 2024
Democrats could benefit from abortion and marijuana votes
The two issues are widely expected to boost turnout among voters who feel strongly about both matters, particularly suburban women…
April 2, 2024
Florida voting advocates fight to keep voting rolls accurate
Florida left the Electronic Voter Registration System last year. Now an election watch group says ERIC was the best way…
April 1, 2024
Voters will decide whether to guarantee abortion rights
The Florida Supreme Court approved an abortion rights amendment for the ballot, but the court also allowed a six-week abortion…
April 1, 2024
Recreational marijuana is going on the ballot
A divided Florida Supreme Court approved placing a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot in November.…
March 29, 2024
Record-setting hurricane season forecast for 2024
AccuWeather says there are signs the first named system could appear before hurricane season kicks off in June.…
March 29, 2024
Supreme Court decisions likely Monday on abortion and pot
The Florida Supreme Court is considering whether constitutional amendments on abortion rights and recreational marijuana should appear on the ballot.…
March 28, 2024
Judge to consider Florida’s school pronoun restrictions
A lawsuit contends the restrictions violate a federal civil rights law and the First Amendment.…
March 28, 2024
The squeeze drought: Fresh OJ is disappearing in Florida
Housing development and citrus greening have had a devasting effect on Florida’s citrus industry.…
March 27, 2024
Severe storms and flooding threaten North Florida
Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain will be possible all day Wednesday before showers move out of the area Thursday.…
March 26, 2024
Home sales may carry smaller commissions
A lawsuit settlement could result in commissions falling to 3% or 4% compared with 5% to 6% now.…
March 26, 2024
Realtors and lodging industry clash over vacation rentals
Jacksonville Beach Vice Mayor Sandy Golding said proposed changes would make it problematic for local officials to ensure visitors are…
March 26, 2024
Youth coaches now must undergo CPR training
A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis requires coaches at public K-12 schools to get CPR training every two…
March 25, 2024
DeSantis signs bill easing teen work restrictions
The bill will ease decades-old regulations on the hours that 16- and 17-year-old Floridians can work.…
March 22, 2024
Florida justices turn down challenge to sports betting
The Florida Supreme Court said opponents of the Seminole Tribe’s gambling agreement were taking the wrong approach to challenge it.…
March 22, 2024
Push underway to expand Medicaid in Florida
Advocates are pushing a proposed state constitutional amendment that would expand Medicaid eligibility.…