June 16, 2025
A budget plan finalized Friday sets aside $6.25 million to restore the Ocklawaha River.…
News from around the state of Florida
June 11, 2025
State approves conservation deals in North Florida
The state will spend nearly $118 million to conserve about 76,000 acres, including land in Baker, Clay and Putnam counties.…
June 10, 2025
Brooke’s Law, named for former Mayor Curry’s daughter, among laws DeSantis signs
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four bills into law at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement regional operations center in Jacksonville. …
June 2, 2025
New law requires restaurants to warn you about fees
Beginning July 1, restaurants must notify customers upfront about automatic tips or service fees.…
June 2, 2025
Huge plume of Saharan dust is headed toward Florida
The dust layer suppresses tropical cyclones, but it can cause health concerns among some people.…
May 30, 2025
Florida gets stormier as cold front pushes through
There is a risk for severe storms to end the week, mainly for North Florida and the Panhandle.…
May 29, 2025
Florida plans for hurricane season with less help from feds
The season is only a few days away, but questions remain about how the Trump administration will reshape FEMA.…
May 28, 2025
It’s almost hurricane season; get these documents ready
You could be ineligible for FEMA assistance after a storm if your documentation is inadequate.…
May 27, 2025
UF trustees vote to hire Santa Ono as president
The former University of Michigan president was approved unanimously despite opposition from some conservatives.…
May 23, 2025
FAMU groups protest Marva Johnson as president
Nearly 1,000 people participated in a Zoom meeting to discuss political and economic responses.…
May 23, 2025
Judge weighs blocking Florida’s ballot initiative law
Campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana contend the law is unconstitutional.…
May 22, 2025
National Hurricane Center forecasts above-average year
The Hurricane Center predicts six to 10 hurricanes this year with three to five of them becoming major hurricanes.…
May 22, 2025
Florida bear hunt planned in December, the first in a decade
The controversial hunt could lead to 187 bears being killed. Wildlife officials could give final approval in August.…
May 21, 2025
Prosecutors open investigation related to Hope Florida
The program, led by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, has been under scrutiny in connection with a Medicaid settlement.…
May 21, 2025
Florida remains hot. When will rain and storms return?
The forecast shows some breaks, but more heat will return for Memorial Day.…
May 20, 2025
Judge orders more help for Florida’s ailing manatees
A federal judge required the state to go through a permitting process and to block new septic tanks.…
May 20, 2025
No more random boat inspections in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday that requires probable cause for law enforcement to stop and search boats.…
May 19, 2025
Florida’s drought improves with recent rains
About 87% of Florida is now experiencing drought, down from 93% before rainfall last week.…
May 19, 2025
FAMU chooses president despite community concerns
Community members expressed concern about Marva Johnson’s politics and her lack of education experience.…
May 16, 2025
Florida will review security on campuses after FSU shooting
The state university system hopes to recommend any improvements by the end of summer.…
May 14, 2025
Florida Humanities raises money after DOGE cuts
The nonprofit’s Save Florida’s Stories campaign hopes to raise $300,000 by September.…
May 14, 2025
Appellate court blocks Florida’s drag show law
The court upheld an injunction against the law, which was sponsored by Sen. Clay Yarborough of Jacksonville.…
May 13, 2025
DeSantis rejects suggestion of budget ‘summit’
The governor called a summit a “dog-and-pony show” and said legislators should just “do their jobs.”…
May 13, 2025
Accused FSU shooter jailed after hospital release
Phoenix Ikner is charged with killing two people and wounding six others during a shooting on campus last month.…