April 1, 2024
The Florida Supreme Court approved an abortion rights amendment for the ballot, but the court also allowed a six-week abortion…
News from around the state of Florida
April 1, 2024
Recreational marijuana is going on the ballot
A divided Florida Supreme Court approved placing a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot in November.…
March 29, 2024
Record-setting hurricane season forecast for 2024
AccuWeather says there are signs the first named system could appear before hurricane season kicks off in June.…
March 29, 2024
Supreme Court decisions likely Monday on abortion and pot
The Florida Supreme Court is considering whether constitutional amendments on abortion rights and recreational marijuana should appear on the ballot.…
March 28, 2024
Judge to consider Florida’s school pronoun restrictions
A lawsuit contends the restrictions violate a federal civil rights law and the First Amendment.…
March 28, 2024
The squeeze drought: Fresh OJ is disappearing in Florida
Housing development and citrus greening have had a devasting effect on Florida’s citrus industry.…
March 27, 2024
Severe storms and flooding threaten North Florida
Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain will be possible all day Wednesday before showers move out of the area Thursday.…
March 26, 2024
Home sales may carry smaller commissions
A lawsuit settlement could result in commissions falling to 3% or 4% compared with 5% to 6% now.…
March 26, 2024
Realtors and lodging industry clash over vacation rentals
Jacksonville Beach Vice Mayor Sandy Golding said proposed changes would make it problematic for local officials to ensure visitors are…
March 26, 2024
Youth coaches now must undergo CPR training
A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis requires coaches at public K-12 schools to get CPR training every two…
March 25, 2024
DeSantis signs bill easing teen work restrictions
The bill will ease decades-old regulations on the hours that 16- and 17-year-old Floridians can work.…
March 22, 2024
Florida justices turn down challenge to sports betting
The Florida Supreme Court said opponents of the Seminole Tribe’s gambling agreement were taking the wrong approach to challenge it.…
March 22, 2024
Push underway to expand Medicaid in Florida
Advocates are pushing a proposed state constitutional amendment that would expand Medicaid eligibility.…
March 21, 2024
Jacksonville works to comply with new homeless law
Mayor Donna Deegan says the law adds urgency to efforts the city has already begun to get people off the…
March 21, 2024
Heavy rain headed toward Florida starting Friday
Northeast Florida could receive 1 to 2 inches of rain as several rounds of storms hit Florida on Friday and…
March 19, 2024
Sea turtle nesting season arrives on Florida’s coasts
People can play a big part in helping to protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles this spring and summer while visiting…
March 19, 2024
Lawmakers expand marijuana licenses for Black farmers
Expansion of medical marijuana licenses for Black farmers was included in a wide-ranging bill championed by Sen. Tracie Davis of…
March 18, 2024
Florida Legislature continues to reduce local authority
The 2024 Florida Legislature passed a number of “preemption bills” on issues ranging from local wages to vacation rentals and…
March 18, 2024
PolitiFact FL: DeSantis said Citizens Insurance ‘is not solvent.’ That’s misleading.
Insolvency means a company cannot pay its bills today. That’s not so with Citizens, which has a $5 billion surplus.…
March 15, 2024
What to know with hurricane season a few months away
The countdown to hurricane season has begun, and Florida emergency management offices are sharing safety tips.…
March 12, 2024
Settlement reached over Florida’s parental rights law
The state settled a lawsuit over a law that critics call “Don’t Say Gay.” The settlement allows LGBTQ+ references in…
March 11, 2024
Stranded sperm whale dies off Venice Beach
Marine experts say the death of a sperm whale off the Venice coast will help them learn about an endangered…
March 11, 2024
Protesters call on DeSantis to veto vaping regulations
Opponents say a bill prohibiting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would be damaging for businesses.…
March 11, 2024
Here are 10 big issues the Legislature addressed this year
The 2024 legislative session included action on working teens, social media for children, education, health care, homlessness and more.…