Florida is poised to join the wave of states debating how they might reshape congressional voting districts, as political parties grapple for an edge in next year’s midterm elections.

The Florida House could be ready after the 2026 legislative session starts in January to take up a bill that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other long guns.

This year, over 200 new Florida laws were approved as part of the latest Legislative session.

Florida State could have a giant Seminoles flag on standby in the Swamp on Saturday.

A man convicted of fatally shooting a man and woman during home invasion robbery and later confessing to three other killings is scheduled to be put to death in December.

The Florida House on Tuesday began moving forward with a proposal that would allow parents to seek pain-and-suffering damages in lawsuits involving the wrongful death of an “unborn child.”

A Florida lawmaker has introduced legislation that seeks to end a statewide practice of selling residents’ driver’s licenses and ID card information to private companies, data brokers, insurance analytics firms, and foreign-owned entities.

Opponents of Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade rallied Monday at the Capitol amid efforts to prevent bears from being killed next month in four areas of the state.

The Seminoles had no trouble with Virginia Tech, pulling away in the second half for a 34-14 win over the Hokies in Tallahassee on Saturday night. News4JAX had photographer Jacob Simons capture the game in this photo gallery.

Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard, who was shot in the back of the head following the team’s season opener in August, is expected to attend the Seminoles’ home finale Saturday.

A man convicted of fatally stabbing a woman during home invasion robbery is scheduled to be put to death in December.

North Florida’s Apalachicola Bay will soon reopen for wild oyster harvesting.

Florida lawmakers are busy preparing for the next Legislative session, with hundreds of new bills already being filed.

A pair of court rulings declaring some of Florida’s gun restrictions unconstitutional are creating some confusion in the notoriously firearm friendly state.

A man convicted of raping and fatally beating his former manager at a Florida convenience store is scheduled to be put to death in November.

Another 15 bills are on the docket for the upcoming Florida Legislative session in 2026.

Should people as young as 18 years old in Florida be legally allowed to own or purchase firearms? Lawmakers in the Florida House seem to think so.

News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture Saturday's Florida State-Pittsburgh game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out scenes from the game.

Reginald Gaffney opened the account on Wednesday in Duval County’s House District 13, according to the state Division of Elections website. Democrat Shemiah Faye Rutledge opened an account in August.

News4JAX General Manager Terri Cope-Walton will receive an “Above and Beyond” award from the News Service of Florida as part of the organization’s effort to “honor exceptional women who have distinguished themselves in their industry.”

News4JAX had photographer Jacob Simons capture the Florida State-Miami game in this photo gallery above. To check out scenes from the game, click through the gallery.

Carson Beck threw four touchdown passes — two apiece to Malachi Toney and CJ Daniels — and No. 3 Miami held off No. 18 Florida State 28-22 on Saturday night.

The trial of the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus in April has been postponed until next October.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced charges against seven suspects accused in an organized retail theft ring targeting Home Depot stores, including locations in Duval and St. Johns counties.

Governor Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference in Tallahassee with St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick and other Florida officials on Friday at 2:30 p.m.

Florida State stayed unbeaten with a 66-10 romp over Kent State on Saturday in Tallahassee. News4JAX had photographer Jacob Simons capture the game in this photo gallery.

Conservationists are suing to stop Florida from holding its first black bear hunt in a decade.

The Florida Highway Patrol reported a bizarre crash on the Hart Bridge Expressway that left a man critically injured Wednesday night.

The matriarch of a South Florida family who was convicted in the hired killing of her former son-in-law is asking a judge for a new trial.

Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against six defendants involved in a multi-year theft and identity fraud scheme across at least five Florida counties.

The trial of the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus in April has been postponed until next year.

Florida residents could be a step closer to being able to openly carry guns in public.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is set to announce a series of arrests in a shooting that left a freshman Florida State University linebacker in critical condition.

A Democratic former school board member who garnered attention for defeating a future cofounder of Moms for Liberty announced she is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida.

A GoFundMe launched after a Florida State linebacker from Sanford was shot has amassed over one hundred thousand dollars toward his recovery.

If you’re heading to either Gainesville or Tallahassee on Saturday for week two, in addition to your favorite team gear, you’ll want to pack the sunscreen, plenty of water, sunglasses, and a hat as your cheer on your Noles and Gators.

A jury has convicted the matriarch of a wealthy South Florida family in the hired killing of her former son-in-law, a prominent law professor.

Alabama felt like it showed a lack of effort in its season-opening loss at Florida State.

Florida State says freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in critical but stable condition after being shot while visiting family.

News4JAX had photographer Jacob Simons in Tallahassee on Saturday to capture scenes from the Alabama-Florida State game. Click through the images to check out scenes from Saturday’s game.

New quarterback Tommy Castellanos led a punishing rushing attack for Florida State with 78 yards and a touchdown as the Seminoles stunned No. 8 Alabama 31-17, ending the Crimson Tide’s streak of 23 straight wins in season openers.

A Florida man who fatally stabbed a married couple during a robbery is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

First-day excitement is mixed with heavy hearts and uncertainty Monday for students at Florida State University as they head back to class in Tallahassee after a deadly campus shooting in April that shook the university community.

Florida State University students return to campus for the new semester amid increased security and ongoing healing following a tragic spring campus shooting.

A Florida man who fatally stabbed his estranged wife’s sister and parents and then set fire to their house is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

David Pittman, 63, is scheduled to be executed Sept. 17 at Florida State Prison, according to documents posted on the Florida Supreme Court website.

Florida wildlife officials have given preliminary approval to a plan to reopen Apalachicola Bay for oyster harvesting, five years after the waters were closed due to dwindling shellfish populations.

Some law enforcement officers are continuing to charge people under a Florida law that bans people living in the U.S. illegally from entering the state, even though a federal judge has halted enforcement of the law while it’s challenged in court.

A former financial adviser could be going to jail for a decade after he was found guilty of committing several crimes against an elderly adult, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office said on Thursday.

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said Thursday he is setting up a select committee to look into redrawing congressional districts, as Republicans seek to keep control of Congress in 2026.

Public health officials in Florida are reporting 21 cases of campylobacter and E.

Florida drivers should soon see some relief on their car insurance bills, as recent legislative reforms appear to be driving rates down.

Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell has finished 1 1/2 days of interviews with Justice Department officials.

The Justice Department’s No. 2 official has met with Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Thursday that his office has submitted a subpoena to “uncover internal documents” belonging to Robinhood Crypto, LLC, after alleging that the company misled its customers by promoting itself as the “least expensive” way to purchase cryptocurrency.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ net worth increased nearly 18 percent in 2024 as his finances continued to be boosted by a book deal.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Friday that prohibits geoengineering and certain “weather modification activities,” making it a third-degree felony.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing to build a large immigrant detention center in the middle of the Florida Everglades.

After weeks of gridlock and a missed deadline, Florida lawmakers finally voted on this year’s state budget on Monday, just two weeks before the fiscal year begins on July 1.

Florida State baseball player Alex Lodise is a superstar. It was confirmed once again when Lodise won the Dick Howser Trophy as the national player of the year.

Months after lawmakers proposed slashing bonuses for acceleration programs in half, full funding to pay for advanced placement programs in Florida public schools is expected to stay in place in the final version of the budget.

A federal judge has barred state officials from enforcing a Florida law that would ban social media accounts for young children, while a legal challenge against the law plays out.

Florida had 685 “reportable” boating accidents in 2024, up from 659 in 2023, according to a new state report.

Nearly a month after leaving the Capitol without passing a budget, House and Senate leaders said Friday night they had reached an agreement that will clear the way for lawmakers to begin hammering out details of a spending plan Tuesday.

Former Florida State University President John Thrasher, who served in both chambers of the state legislature and was a prominent political figure in Florida, has died. He was 81.

This annual initiative remains in question as the state is still three weeks behind in finalizing its budget, putting it in limbo.

Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, the Ritz Theater & Museum and the City of Jacksonville hosted the fifth annual Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration at Lift Ev’re Voice and Sing Park on Saturday.

A judge has ordered the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus last month to remain jailed without bond.

The Tallahassee Police Department announced on Monday that Phoenix Ikner, the suspect accused of killing two and injuring others during a shooting on Florida State University’s campus on April 17, has been released from the hospital.

A 54-year-old Jacksonville woman claimed a $5 million top prize from the $5,000,000 CROSSWORD CASH Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.

Florida lawmakers late Friday approved barring students in elementary and middle schools from using cell phones during the school day — and testing the idea in high schools.

Florida lawmakers have given final approval to creating new hurdles for getting citizen-driven initiatives on the ballot before voters.

The Florida Senate gave final approval to a bill that would open the door to some people pursuing medical-malpractice lawsuits over the deaths of family members on Thursday.

Despite record graduation numbers, the campus is still grappling with the aftermath of a tragic mass shooting on April 17 that claimed two lives and left six others injured.

Florida lawmakers are still nowhere close to agreeing on a budget for the next fiscal year. That means the legislative session that was supposed to wrap up Friday will not end on time.

Jordan Travis pushed through the struggles of a long and valiant comeback attempt from a serious leg injury until he was told it was time to finally walk away.

Florida officials are appealing an injunction that freezes a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the country illegally to enter Florida if they elude immigration authorities.

Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.

Floria Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a press conference at Jacksonville Classical Academy Tuesday morning.

The Florida House on Friday approved a $5.008 billion tax package after making a change to a controversial proposal about shifting money collected for tourism marketing.

Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, said philosophical differences are stalling progress with the state budget, specifically over tax relief plans.

The Florida State University president announced that the student center will be reopened on Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. for a period of reflection.

As Florida’s legislative session enters its final week, lawmakers are racing against the clock to address several key issues before the May 2 deadline.

With the Senate and House unable to reach agreement on tax cuts and spending, lawmakers will not finish negotiations on a new state budget in time to end the legislative session as scheduled next week.

For students at Florida State University, the sounds of last Thursday’s shooting still echo in their minds.

The Senate on Wednesday sent back to the House a bill (HB 987) focused on road designations, after making changes that included a proposal to designate a four-mile stretch of Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach County as “President Donald J. Trump Boulevard.”

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) said that five injured victims from the Florida State University shooting were discharged and one remains there in good condition.

Student survivors of last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University are urging legislators to block an effort to reverse a law passed in the wake of the 2018 Parkland shooting that raised the state’s gun-buying age from 18 to 21.

Homeowners in Florida would be allowed to ward off surveillance drones under a new bill pushed by lawmakers.

Members of the Florida State University College Democrats will hold a news conference with the House Democratic Office in Tallahassee on Tuesday.

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal will host the Ringing of the Bell Ceremony on Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Capitol courtyard.

In the state capital, a bill now heading to the Senate floor could change the way leadership is chosen within Florida’s higher education system. The 15-page Senate Bill 1726 bill addresses various topics related to governance and accountability in Florida’s higher education institutions

Two Florida State University students have started an online petition calling for the school to install locks on all classroom doors.

Classes will resume at Florida State University on Monday, four days after a deadly shooting on campus left two people dead and six others injured.

Amid fierce opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida House on Wednesday approved revamping laws about leadership of the higher-education system, including opening information about applicants to become college and university presidents.

The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday released a report that said the state had a 3.6 percent unemployment rate in March, the same as in February. Florida had an estimated 403,000 people who qualified as out of work in March, 5,000 more than a month earlier. Meanwhile, the labor force of about 11.2 million grew by 1,000 in the same time.

Classes will resume at Florida State University on Monday, four days after a deadly shooting on campus left two people dead and six others injured.

As students and staff at Florida State University were locked down and hiding during a deadly shooting, thousands of family members and friends took to social media to piece together what was happening. The flood of information led to numerous rumors circulating, some of which turned out to be false.

As the victims of the recent shooting at Florida State University continue to recover, the impact of the tragedy resonates deeply with students at the University of North Florida.

Law enforcement agencies are actively working to piece together why the suspected FSU gunman, Phoenix Ikner, shot multiple people.