FL's Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Is Here: Check Out Eligible Items

Florida shoppers can save on a wide range of back-to-school purchases during the state's 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

Super El Niño Could Combine With Rare Atlantic Niña: See FL Impacts

Here's a look at how a rare Atlantic Niña could bring possible impacts to Florida.

Florida Student Discipline Records To Follow Them To College, A Response To FSU Shooting

Wednesday, the Florida Board of Education adopted a provision requiring the records transfer into administrative policy.

Tropical Storm Bertha May Bring Flash Floods And Rainfall To West Florida

Now a tropical storm, Bertha is headed beyond Florida's borders, bringing with it potential flash flooding and up to six inches of rainfall.

Pet medications now available at CVS Pharmacy®

Dog and cat owners can now fill common pet prescriptions at all CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide

Moody Leads Nixon By 8 Points, Vindman By 10, In New Poll Of Florida Senate Race

The poll shows Moody up over Nixon, 50%-42%. Moody leads Vindman, 50%-40%.

Tropical Storm Watch Issued For FL As Depression Forms In Gulf

Florida residents are being urged to monitor the progress of a developing weather system in the northeastern Gulf

Produce Recall Issued In Parasite Outbreak Hitting FL

This comes the same week as investigators found a potential link to Taco Bell.

Where FL Ranks Among Best States For Business In 2026

The state fell five places from the same ranking last year.

FL GOP Congressional Candidate Charged With Threatening To Kill President Trump

A GOP candidate for the U.S. House has been arrested on a federal charge accusing him of threatening to kill President Donald Trump

Pending Federal Hemp Ban Already Hurting Florida Businesses

Florida hemp entrepreneurs say the pending ban is already harming their commerce.

Florida Executes The 29th Person On Death Row In 19 Months — Two More Scheduled

At 74, Dennis Sochor becomes the oldest inmate executed in Florida history — for now.

Man Fleeing ICE In FL Killed By Semi-Truck: Reports

The death of a Mexican man fleeing immigration agents in FL is the third ICE-related death in one week.

Major Pizza Chain To Close Up To 50 Stores: See FL Location

The parent company's CEO cited an "extremely competitive" pizza space in the U.S.

Your Dog’s Name May Be More Popular Than You Think In FL

Here's a look at the most popular dog names in Florida and how they stack up with other states.

Housing Bill Becomes Law Without Trump's Signature

Trump, in his post, targeted the SAVE America Act.

Winning $2M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In FL, Jackpot Grows To $637M

While there was no jackpot winner in Friday night's drawing, the ticket sold in Florida matched all five white balls.

Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak In FL: 7 Things To Know And What To Do

Here's what you should know in Florida about the ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis.

How FL Taxes Beer, Wine And Spirits, And How Those Industries Help Main Street

Here's a closer look at the economic impact of Florida's alcohol industry.

Federal Court Nixes Challenge By Byron Donalds, GOP College Groups To '20 Census

A three-judge panel originally dismissed the case in February and rejected it again Tuesday, this time with prejudice.

FL Families Can Earn Free Pizza Through Summer Reading Program

The annual literacy initiative is open to families with children in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.

FL's Best Private Companies Ranked: See Who Made TIME's List

Florida is home to more than two dozen of the nation's top private companies

Popular Fast-Casual Chain To Open 60 Restaurants, Focus On FL Growth

The restaurant is known for its made-to-order burgers, shoestring fries and frozen custard.

Another Amendment 3 Challenge, Filed By Bipartisan Pair Of Former Legislators

Claim: Ballot language for property tax cut ‘contains nothing more than political talking points.’

Woman Killed In 'Bizarre' FL Alligator Attack Is 31-Year-Old CA Native: Reports

The alligator had performed a “death roll” on the 31-year-old, violently spinning her, according to The Sacramento Bee.

Goodbye Eight And Hello Nine

We cover immigration, health care, education, environmental, and other issues that shape Floridians’ lives.

FL Lightning Strikes: Man Killed In SWFL; Deputy, Mayoral Candidate Struck

In lightning strikes across FL over the July 4 weekend, a man was killed and 5 people injured, including a deputy and a mayoral candidate.

DeSantis Announces CAIR As A Domestic Terrorist Group Under New Law

He tried an earlier executive order, but a federal judge blocked it. DeSantis never mentioned Sharia Law once during his press conference.

'Trump Account' Stocks For Kids Launch Saturday: What You Need To Know In FL

Here's what to know before "Trump Accounts" hit the market July 4.

Bassmaster Ranks 7 FL Hot Spots Among SE's Best Bass Fishing Destinations

Florida has placed seven fisheries in Bassmaster Magazine's 2026 Southeastern Division Best Bass Lakes rankings.

Public Universities Face Escalating Involvement From State Lawmakers

“What was really surprising … is the lack of knowledge that most of our faculty leaders had about the decision,” said Jennifer Brooks.

Parasite Outbreak Sickens People In 17 States, Including FL

Federal health officials are trying to identify the source of a foodborne parasite illness that has sickened people in 17 states.

DeSantis Vetoes $1.7B From His Eighth — And Final — State Budget As Governor

‘What he was really signaling is that he didn’t get his way, therefore he was taking his marbles and going home, and that’s not fair.’

$1M Bond Set For Lions Cornerback Terrion Arnold In Kidnapping And Assault Case

A Florida judge set a $1 million bond Monday for Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who accused of kidnapping and assault.

Woman Killed, Child Injured In FL Gator Attacks

Three significant gator attacks have been reported In FL within one week, leaving one person dead and two injured.

SPLC Reacts To DeSantis Veto Of Measure Allowing Student Volunteers At Poll Places

Governor cites civil rights organization as his reason to reject a bill unanimously approved by the Legislature.

Florida Closes 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Detention Center

The "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center has permanently closed, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.

Orange County Man Who Murdered Wife Set To Be FL's 9th Execution Of The Year

An Orange County man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife decades ago is set to be executed Thursday evening.

Major Housewares Brand Expanding In FL: Find Out Where

The stores fall under a new format and are integrated with a home organization retailer that the brand is acquiring.

FL Attorney Announces Winning Name In Contest for New Third Political Party

Attorney John Morgan said the new political party's naming contest drew more than 35,000 submissions from across the U.S.