April 30, 2024Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect WednesdayUntil the law changes, abortions are allowed in Florida up to 15 weeks. The change has people on both sides…By Regan McCarthy - WFSU
April 29, 2024When private pilots falter, air controllers are saviors of skiesOn the ground, air traffic controllers are average people, exposed to the threat of emotional trauma in one of the…By Lauren Brensel - Fresh Take Florida
April 26, 2024Weather Service debuts experimental ‘heat risk’ indexThe Heat Risk Index identifies unusual heat for individual locations, matching data on heat illnesses with temperatures.…By William Maxham - Storm Center
April 25, 2024In Florida, an exodus from anti-immigrant sentimentFlorida’s tough immigration law has led many immgrants to flee the state. Those who remain live in fear.…By Jasmine Garsd - NPR
April 24, 2024Qualifying period begins for Florida congressional racesA lawsuit over a North Florida congressional district continues to work its way through the courts.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
April 22, 2024Video games could become a high school sport in FloridaThe Florida High School Athletic Association is considering whether to sanction competitive video gaming, or esports, as an official sport.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
April 22, 2024Why some retired Floridians are returning to workMany seniors are finding they must work to keep up with inflation, house prices, insurance rates and home maintenance costs.…By Gabriella Pinos - WUSF
April 19, 2024Florida kids may qualify for free swimming lessonsGov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill creating a swimming lesson voucher program. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Travis Hutson…By Adrian Andrews - WFSU
April 18, 2024DeSantis signs bill allowing chaplains in public schoolsParental pemission will be required for children to participate in counseling by volunteer chaplains.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
April 17, 2024DeSantis signs bill for anti-communism lessons in schoolsGov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure that will lead to the history of communism being taught in grades…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
April 17, 2024Sargassum buries beaches and threatens tourismDeep piles of sargassum, normally stuck out in the Atlantic Ocean, are finding a way to foul many Florida beaches…By Tom Bayles - WGCU
April 17, 2024New college survey probes students’ political viewsThe voluntary survey is loaded with ideological political questions, including: Is it hard to be friends with people who voted…By Lauren Brensel - Fresh Take Florida and Amanda Friedman - Fresh Take Florida
April 12, 2024State warns of wildfire risk despite wetter winterAgriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said people should limit debris on their properties as wildfire season begins.…By News Service of Florida
April 11, 2024Questions raised in Florida immigration fightA federal appeals court is looking at whether Florida can legally challenge Biden administration immigration policies.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
April 10, 2024Severe storms and flash flooding possible on ThursdayAs storms track across the state, the squall line will be capable of generating damaging wind gusts or 60 mph…By William Maxham - Storm Center
April 10, 2024Federal judge blocks restriction on teacher pronoun useChief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker said Florida violates a teacher’s First Amendment rights by restricting which pronouns she can…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
April 10, 2024Judge refuses to halt FSU’s lawsuit against ACCFlorida State University contends it would owe $500 million in penalties to exit the Atlantic Coast Conference.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
April 9, 2024Abortion ballot issue might not end legal fightsThree Supreme Court justices warned about legal fights if the abortion rights amendment passes in Florida.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
April 5, 2024Forecasters predict ‘very, very busy’ hurricane seasonResearchers at Colorado State University are projecting 23 named storms and 11 hurricanes, including five major hurricanes.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
April 5, 2024DeSantis: ‘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.…By News Service of Florida
April 4, 2024Six issues headed to the November ballotFloridians will consider six proposed constitutional amendments including abortion rights, recreational marijuana and partisan school board elections.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
April 3, 2024Planned Parenthood prepares for 6-week abortion banCenters in North Florida and elswhere have been working for months to strengthen partnerships with health centers in other states.…By Stephanie Colombini - WUSF
April 2, 2024Democrats could benefit from abortion and marijuana votesThe two issues are widely expected to boost turnout among voters who feel strongly about both matters, particularly suburban women…By Serra Sowers - Fresh Take Florida
April 2, 2024Florida voting advocates fight to keep voting rolls accurateFlorida left the Electronic Voter Registration System last year. Now an election watch group says ERIC was the best way…By Margie Menzel - WFSU