September 13, 2023Florida’s education policies chase away college facultyNearly half of the 642 Florida faculty surveyed said they plan to seek employment in another state within the next…By Nancy Guan - WUSF
September 13, 2023Judge refuses to block Florida’s transgender treatment lawAdult plaintiffs did not show they would suffer irreparable harm, said U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle.…By News Service of Florida
September 8, 2023Abortion rights issue moves closer to 2024 ballotFloridians Protecting Freedom says it has collected enough signatures to get a review by the Florida Supreme Court.…By Steve Newborn - WUSF
September 7, 2023Online support group helps Floridians with storm anxietyPeer Support Space gives people a safe place to vent, share their feelings and get solutions to their storm-related anxiety.…By Danielle Prieur - WMFE
September 6, 2023Moms for Liberty co-founder appointed to ethics panelGov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed Tina Descovich to the Florida Commission on Ethics, which reviews conduct by public officers…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
September 6, 2023Survey finds food inflation is turning into a health crisisSome people are reducing how much they eat, while others are opting for cheaper alternatives like junk foods or highly…By Lillian Hernández Caraballo - Central Florida Public Media
August 31, 2023Hurricane Idalia’s aftermath: Over 250,000 without powerDespite widespread damage, only a handful of deaths have been linked to the hurricane, a sizable contrast to Hurricane Ian.…By Emily Olson - NPR
August 15, 2023Heat warning stickers are going up on Florida gas pumpsMotorists fueling up across Florida will soon see stickers on gas pumps warning against leaving children and pets in vehicles.…By News Service of Florida
August 2, 2023Florida prisons grapple with ‘oppressive’ heatSen. Jennifer Bradley of Fleming Island says conditions are brutal inside prisons without air conditioning.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
August 1, 2023A new report details obstacles to maternity care in FloridaNearly 11% of Floridians have no birthing hospital within a 30-minute drive, and 13 Florida counties are considered maternity care…By Cathy Carter - WUSF
July 27, 2023Climate change may increase risk of mosquito-borne illnessFlorida, along with other parts of the country, has been getting hotter and wetter — ideal conditions for mosquitoes to…By Stephanie Colombini - WUSF
January 18, 2023Florida Ed Board OKs school book rules, rejects trans student protections and applauds ‘anti-woke’ state colleges The State Board of Education signed off on measures in alignment with the priorities of Governor Ron DeSantis.…By Claire Heddles
December 22, 2022DeSantis seeks grand jury probe into COVID-19 shotsSaying that COVID-19 vaccines have been “pushed on Americans,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday asked the state Supreme Court to…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
December 22, 2022Senate approves insurance overhaul. Will it help?The Florida Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a bill aimed at shoring up the troubled property insurance system by curbing…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
December 22, 2022Florida’s insurance commissioner steps down a day after an industry overhaul was approvedAfter lawmakers this week passed an overhaul of the state’s property-insurance system, Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier on Thursday submitted…By wjctadmin
December 22, 2022Ten big issues addressed during Florida’s insurance overhaulFlorida lawmakers this week held a special session and passed a 105-page bill aimed at stabilizing the state’s troubled property-insurance…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
December 22, 2022DeSantis signs bill to stabilize insurance industryAnticipating the need for more legislation about the state’s troubled property insurance system, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed bills…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
December 22, 2022A report documents challenges to establishing more affordable housing in FloridaRents and home prices rose dramatically in Florida over the past few years. In an annual trends report published earlier…By wjctadmin
December 22, 2022Gov. DeSantis takes aim at the union dues of Florida teachersGov. Ron DeSantis has signaled that he will make a priority of passing a long-debated proposal that would prevent teachers…By wjctadmin
December 22, 2022On Florida’s Gulf Coast, developers eye properties ravaged by Hurricane IanFORT MYERS, Fla. — Hurricane Ian destroyed more than 5,000 homes in Lee County, Fla., and damaged nearly 30,000 more…By wjctadmin
December 22, 2022As anxiety and depression increase, more Floridians turn to medical marijuanaImagine you are walking home from the last day of school before spring break. You plop on your bed, kick…By wjctadmin