15 hours agoFWC launches Florida fishing pier finderThere‘s now an easy way to find the nearest place to fish from shore.
15 hours agoPolice applaud Gov. DeSantis’ plans to give first responders $1K bonusesGov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said he plans to follow through with his proposal to use money coming to Florida from a federal stimulus package to provide first responders with $1,000 bonuses for their work during the past year.
20 hours agoGainesville father and 2 sons presumed dead in murder-suicideThe bodies of a Gainesville father and his two sons were believed to be found in a burning home in Dixie County in a presumed murder-suicide Tuesday, according to the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office.
17 hours agoJacksonville dental hygienist on trial in 1984 killing of a Navy recruit A trial is underway for a 61-year-old man facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of a U.S. Navy recruit found strangled and dumped in an overgrown central Florida field more than three decades ago.
21 hours agoDeSantis sets fall/winter election to fill Alcee Hastings’ House seatA special primary election to fill the seat of the late U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings is set for Nov. 2, with a deciding general election set for Jan. 11.
1 day agoTrial of man accused of threatening violence at Florida Capitol beginsA federal jury began hearing arguments Tuesday in the trial of a Tallahassee man accused of plotting to violently confront would-be protesters at the Florida Capitol in January.
1 day agoFlorida principal under investigation for paddling 6-year-old studentA Florida principal is in hot water after a video surfaced of her using a paddle on a 6-year-old student in front of her mother.
1 day agoGov. DeSantis signs early education bills into lawGov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed new legislation that is aimed at improving early education in the state.
1 day agoDuval County Teacher of the Year is finalist for 2022 Florida Teacher of the YearJim Schmitt, who teaches history and global perspectives and research at Mandarin High School and was named the 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year, is a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist.
1 day agoGov. DeSantis’ voiding of all COVID-19 orders doesn’t affect schoolsThe Florida Department of Education advised school districts they won’t be affected by two executive orders that Gov. Ron DeSantis issued Monday to block local governments’ COVID-19 emergency orders.
1 day agoFlorida teen charged as adult in rigged homecoming electionProsecutors say a Florida teen accused of rigging a homecoming queen election with her mother is being charged as an adult.
1 day agoOnce GOP governor of Florida, Crist launches run as DemocratU.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, who served as Florida governor for a single term before running other offices, is seeking the state’s highest office once again — this time as a Democrat.
2 days agoBattle lines drawn ahead of Florida legislative gaming sessionLawmakers may have left for home after wrapping up the 2021 legislative session, but they are already planning to be back in the Capitol in two weeks.
2 days agoSavings delayed on Florida property insuranceHomeowners are experiencing sticker shock as home insurance rates are rising rapidly in Florida.
2 days agoGov. DeSantis suspends all remaining local COVID-19 ordersGov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that he is signing an executive order to suspend all COVID-19 emergency orders issued by local governments in Florida.
2 days agoSchool district taking the COVID-19 vaccine to the studentsA South Florida school district is encouraging eligible students to get vaccinated by brining the COVID-19 shots to their campuses.
2 days agoPaddleboarder suffers possible shark bite at Florida beachA 64-year-old woman suffered a possible shark bite while she was sitting on a paddleboard in the water off a Florida beach.
3 days agoFlorida middle school killer dies in prison at 31 The teenage killer who lured a friend into a bathroom stall at their suburban Miami middle school 17 years ago and cut his throat has died in prison.
3 days agoSpaceX safely returns 4 astronauts to Earth with rare splashdown in darknessSpaceX Crew-1 is safely back on Earth.
3 days agoBudget, bass, bicycle seats: Florida passes big mix of billsThe Florida Legislature approved bills that will make it more difficult to vote, create tough penalties for violent protests, shield businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits, ban transgenders from girls’ sports and make it more difficult for citizens to change the constitution.
3 days agoJury awards Florida woman $48M for sickness caused by moldA Florida jury has awarded a woman $48 million after a leaky roof led to contamination of her apartment by mold, which caused her debilitating illness.
1st Black man on Florida Supreme Court has died. He was 88.The first Black man to serve on the Florida Supreme court has died.
COVID-19-sniffing dog on staff at Florida hospitalSmall, early studies on dogs trained to detect COVID-19 in Europe — though still unproven — showed promise. Southeastern decided to give it a shot.
Effort to protect consumer data privacy stalls in FloridaAn effort that would have allowed Floridians to regain ownership of the personal information companies collect has stalled.
How the Gaetz probe grew from sex trafficking to medical potBefore Matt Gaetz rose to national prominence as an ardent backer of Donald Trump, the now-Florida congressman carved out an unusual reputation as a Republican state lawmaker who wanted to liberalize marijuana laws.
COVID? What COVID? Florida passes $101.5 B budgetA year ago, the Florida Legislature closed its annual session several days late and amid fears for the future.
Black cemeteries are reflection of deep segregation historyBlack cemeteries are scattered throughout the United States, telling the story of the country's deep past of cemetery segregation.
Florida no longer requires proof of residency for COVID-19 vaccineIn a new public health advisory, Florida’s surgeon general has ordered state and federal vaccine locations to stop asking people for proof of residency to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Early payday: Two Florida women win $500,000 after playing scratch-off gameTwo Florida women each claimed a $500,000 top prize from the PAY ME! Scratch-Off game.
Measure to ban vaccine passports in Florida clears HouseWith a key lawmaker saying he recognizes that vaccine hesitancy is “real and understandable,” the Florida House on Wednesday approved a measure that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 vaccine “passports.”
Police: Florida man attacked family with samurai swordPolice say a Florida man stabbed his parents and sister with a samurai sword.
Pool party! Bear rips screen, splashes around in Florida poolA Florida bear had a pool party in Naples, Florida!
Lowe’s filling more than 550 jobs in JacksonvilleLowe’s is gearing up to hire nearly 550 new associates across its Jacksonville stores during the company’s National Hiring Day on May 4.
Florida lawmakers pass COVID-19 vaccine ‘passport’ banFlorida lawmakers gave final approval Thursday night to a bill that would make permanent a ban on COVID-19 vaccine “passports,” while also handing Gov. Ron DeSantis power to override local orders during health crises and directing state agencies to plan for future pandemics.
Florida GOP awaits governor’s signature on new voting rulesAfter praising Florida’s elections as a national model, the state’s Republican lawmakers moved to rewrite a litany of rules they said would enhance the integrity of future elections despite critics who called that a partisan attempt to keep some voters from the ballot box.
Florida Republicans move against social media companiesFlorida Republicans are sending a measure to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would punish social media companies that the lawmakers assert discriminate against conservative thought.
Florida surgeon general: People fully vaccinated should no longer be advised to wear masksFlorida’s surgeon general on Thursday issued a new advisory, saying that people fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 should no longer be advised to wear face coverings or avoid social gatherings except in limited circumstances.
Police conduct, choke holds bill heads to Florida governorA measure that would force law enforcement agencies across Florida to examine the use of force is heading to the governor’s desk.
Prosecutors pursue hate crime charges against Florida doctorFlorida prosecutors say they're pursuing hate crime charges against a South Florida doctor accused of attacking a Hispanic man at a supermarket.
Jobless claims up in FloridaWith 23,600 first-time unemployment claims filed last week, Florida posted its second-highest weekly total since the start of February, as the leisure and hospitality sectors continue struggling to regain a footing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida Senate moves quickly on bill focused on policing reformsA late-session push by the Florida House to require new training standards for police officers is ready to go to the Senate floor this week after unanimously passing the House.
Florida man indicted in fatal shooting of 92-year-old neighborGrand jurors indicted a 25-year-old South Florida man for first-degree murder in the shooting death of his 92-year-old neighbor.
Florida lawmakers pass ‘alcohol to go’Florida lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday night to a bill that would make permanent a change allowing restaurants to sell alcoholic drinks with take-home meals.
Bill aiming to protect Floridians’ data nears final passageIn the waning days of session, lawmakers are making a final dash to pass new privacy protections for Floridians.
Vaping regulation bill heads to Gov. DeSantisThe Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that would regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes and raise the state’s legal age to use tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
Florida surpasses 35,000 COVID-19 deaths of residentsIn another grim milestone, Florida on Wednesday exceeded 35,000 resident deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic started last year.
Florida official orders workers to get COVID-19 vaccine or risk firing A Florida tax collector has ordered her employees to get the coronavirus vaccine or risk being fired.
