September 29, 2023
Floridians are still picking up what was lost a year ago during Hurricane Ian, the third-costliest natural disaster to hit…
News from around the state of Florida
September 27, 2023
Florida sports betting faces a new challenge
Two parimutuel companies are challenging a multibillion-dollar gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe.…
September 26, 2023
How meteorologists are trying to explain weather risks better
Many people didn’t heed evacuation warnings during Hurricane Ian. How can meteorologists help them understand?…
September 26, 2023
New COVID vaccines are free, but check with your insurance
A small percentage of people have received a bill due to a billing mishap. Those affected can contact the company…
September 26, 2023
Federal trial underway on Florida’s congressional map
Several civil rights groups argue that the map intentionally discriminated against Black voters.…
September 25, 2023
Need a generator before a hurricane? Try this app
“Local Relief” is a localized social media platform bringing communities together during a weather emergency.…
September 25, 2023
Voucher delays frustrate families and schools
Some Florida students still have not received their private school vouchers, and it’s putting their schools in dire straits.…
September 25, 2023
This was the hottest August ever in Florida
The heat is expected to persist through October, and 2023 is likely to be the hottest year globally since tracking…
September 15, 2023
Over 100,000 new students got Florida school vouchers
A total of 242,929 students have enrolled in 2,098 private schools using vouchers through the state’s expanded programs.…
September 14, 2023
Florida bucks feds on COVID-19 boosters
In a continued clash with federal health officials, Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo recommends against the new booster for anyone younger…
September 14, 2023
Private schools take up fight against Black history standards
Florida’s private schools are not bound by the same controversial standards as public schools. Many are preserving lessons rich in…
September 13, 2023
Florida’s education policies chase away college faculty
Nearly half of the 642 Florida faculty surveyed said they plan to seek employment in another state within the next…
September 13, 2023
Judge refuses to block Florida’s transgender treatment law
Adult plaintiffs did not show they would suffer irreparable harm, said U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle.…
September 8, 2023
Abortion rights issue moves closer to 2024 ballot
Floridians Protecting Freedom says it has collected enough signatures to get a review by the Florida Supreme Court.…
September 7, 2023
Online support group helps Floridians with storm anxiety
Peer Support Space gives people a safe place to vent, share their feelings and get solutions to their storm-related anxiety.…
September 6, 2023
Moms for Liberty co-founder appointed to ethics panel
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed Tina Descovich to the Florida Commission on Ethics, which reviews conduct by public officers…
September 6, 2023
Survey finds food inflation is turning into a health crisis
Some people are reducing how much they eat, while others are opting for cheaper alternatives like junk foods or highly…
August 31, 2023
Hurricane Idalia’s aftermath: Over 250,000 without power
Despite widespread damage, only a handful of deaths have been linked to the hurricane, a sizable contrast to Hurricane Ian.…
August 15, 2023
Heat warning stickers are going up on Florida gas pumps
Motorists fueling up across Florida will soon see stickers on gas pumps warning against leaving children and pets in vehicles.…
August 2, 2023
Florida prisons grapple with ‘oppressive’ heat
Sen. Jennifer Bradley of Fleming Island says conditions are brutal inside prisons without air conditioning.…
August 1, 2023
A new report details obstacles to maternity care in Florida
Nearly 11% of Floridians have no birthing hospital within a 30-minute drive, and 13 Florida counties are considered maternity care…
July 27, 2023
Climate change may increase risk of mosquito-borne illness
Florida, along with other parts of the country, has been getting hotter and wetter — ideal conditions for mosquitoes to…
January 18, 2023
Florida Ed Board OKs school book rules, rejects trans student protections and applauds ‘anti-woke’ state colleges
The State Board of Education signed off on measures in alignment with the priorities of Governor Ron DeSantis.…
December 22, 2022
DeSantis seeks grand jury probe into COVID-19 shots
Saying that COVID-19 vaccines have been “pushed on Americans,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday asked the state Supreme Court to…