July 12, 2024
The law requires teachers to use pronouns that align with their sex assigned at birth.…
News from around the state of Florida
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.…
June 26, 2024
Crosswalk lights blamed for loggerhead’s death
The turtle apparently misread cues to return to the ocean from Anna Maria Island. The Florida Department of Transportation has…
June 26, 2024
Florida’s ‘Freedom Month’ tax breaks start Monday
The tax “holiday” will allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on a wide range of recreational items and activities…
June 25, 2024
New laws start next week — from communism to AI
More than 200 new laws will take effect in Florida’s 2024-2025 fiscal year. Here are a number that will arrive…
June 24, 2024
Controversial ethics changes signed into law
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that carries new requirements for filing ethics complaints against public officials.…
June 24, 2024
DeSantis signs bill allowing homeowners to shoot bears
Starting July 1, people can shoot bears to defend themselves or property. Opponents are considering legal action to halt the…
June 24, 2024
It’s still OK to drive in the left lane; DeSantis vetoed changes
Gov. Ron DeSantis said a bill approved by the Legislature was too broad and could lead to more traffic congestion.…
June 24, 2024
Florida is deadliest state for lightning. How to stay safe.
This week is Lightning Safety Awareness Week, and the message is: “When thunder roars, stay indoors.”…
June 21, 2024
Florida turns down federal subsidy to feed poor children
Nonprofits say the federal aid could have decreased food insecurity during the summer, when children no longer have easy access…
June 21, 2024
Justices say peaceful protests are OK under riot law
Siding with the state and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Supreme Court rejected arguments that the law is ambiguous.…
June 20, 2024
Citizens Insurance seeks 14% rate hike in 2025
Although Florida’s property insurance market is improving, Citizens still hopes to reduce its number of policies.…
June 18, 2024
Dangerous heat in cars can be lethal to people and pets
So far this year, 18 children have died nationwide after being found in a hot car.…
June 17, 2024
Supreme Court turns down Florida sports betting challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to upend a multibillion-dollar deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida.…
June 13, 2024
There’s a new way to get a hazardous weather forecast
The National Weather Service is experimenting with a graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook to see how users like the feature.…
June 12, 2024
Federal judge blocks law restricting transgender care
A federal court blocked Florida from enforcing a law that bans gender-affirming care for minors and restricts it for adults.…
June 11, 2024
Teacher unions say pay raise isn’t enough
Florida ranks near the bottom nationwide in average teacher salaries, according to the Florida Education Association.…