August 1, 2024
The tropical wave, labeled Invest 97L, is likely to develop over the next seven days.…
News from around the state of Florida
August 1, 2024
More locations open to private and charter schools
Schools can now open in libraries, museums, theaters, cinemas, arts venues and others regardless of zoning rules.…
July 29, 2024
Federal judge permanently blocks part of ‘Stop WOKE Act’
Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker granted a permanent injunction against a part of the law that restricted workplace training.…
July 26, 2024
Florida Supreme Court asked to reject abortion statement
Floridians Protecting Freedom contends a statement that will appear on the ballot with Amendment 4 is inaccurate and political.…
July 26, 2024
Back-to-school sales tax ‘holiday’ starts Monday
Floridians can save on clothes, school supplies, computers and more beginning Monday.…
July 25, 2024
NIL deals approved for high school athletes
The Florida Board of Education allowed high school athletes to make money through endorsements and other kinds of deals.…
July 23, 2024
Here are the new rules on kids and social media
The state has published details about how it will carry out a new law aimed at keeping young children off…
July 22, 2024
Florida has $18.9 million to spend on homeless students
States have until Sept. 30 to use money distributed through the American Rescue Plan.…
July 19, 2024
UF president suddenly resigns, citing wife’s health
University of Florida President Ben Sasse will leave his job July 31, 17 months after taking the position.…
July 19, 2024
DeSantis’ veto of beach bill roils environmentalists
Supporters said the bill would have protected the health of beachgoers. The Legislature approved the bill unanimously.…
July 19, 2024
Florida Tropical Training Week: Get prepared with the pros
Meteorologists from the National Weather Service will prepare workshop participants for the most active weeks of this hurricane season.…
July 17, 2024
Abortion rights supporters allege ‘dirty trick’ on ballot
Supporters of Amendment 4 say a statement on the ballot will mislead voters about the proposed constitutional amendment.…
July 15, 2024
FAMU President Larry Robinson is stepping down
After taking a yearlong sabbatical, Robinson plans to return to serving as a professor in FAMU’s School of the Environment…
July 12, 2024
Redistricting challenge ends in North Florida
A federal court ruled that the reconfiguration of Congressional District 5 was not racially motivated.…
July 12, 2024
Tropical disturbance brews east of Florida
The disturbance has a low chance of developing, but rain and thunderstorms are likely in the Southeast.…
July 12, 2024
Challenge to Florida pronoun law gets go-ahead
The law requires teachers to use pronouns that align with their sex assigned at birth.…
July 10, 2024
Saharan dust arrives in Florida: The good and the bad
The first dust plume of the year will help suppress hurricanes, but it can irritate people with respiratory problems.…
July 9, 2024
Hurricane forecasters ratchet up predictions after Beryl
Experts at Colorado State University now forecast 25 named storms, including 12 hurricanes.…
July 9, 2024
Florida regulators look to add nuclear power
Nuclear plants generate about 13% of Florida’s electricity, but the state hasn’t had new plants since the 1970s and 1980s.…
July 9, 2024
Cyberattack stymies families seeking funeral arrangements
The Florida Department of Health said ransom thieves hacked a system used to process birth and death certificates.…
June 28, 2024
Florida begins testing cows as bird flu spreads to dairy cattle
Experts worry that the virus is mutating and could spread from human to human, creating another pandemic.…
June 28, 2024
DeSantis vetoes contentious vacation rental bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the bill would create bureaucratic red tape for local officials.…
June 28, 2024
Jimmy Buffett highway will run through Northeast Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill designating State Road A1A as Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway from Key West to…
June 28, 2024
Saharan dust takes over tropics, but 2 systems advance
A storm system labeled Invest 95 is moving into an area conducive for development.…