Hurricane season now envisioned ‘well below normal’
Staff ReportStorm forecasters have further downgraded predictions a little more than a month into the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which has…
Read MoreFederal court halts Florida law banning ‘woke’ instruction in universities
A federal appeals court on Tuesday left in place a district court’s preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Florida’s law banning…
Read MoreDeSantis designates groups as terrorist organizations
Gov. Ron DeSantis moved quickly Wednesday to designate two Islamic groups, several foreign criminal organizations and an anti-fascism movement as…
Read MoreState to waive park fees for Independence Day weekend
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Thursday touted waiving admissions at most state parks for the upcoming Independence Day…
Read MoreState closes Alligator Alcatraz
One year after opening, Alligator Alcatraz — the immigration detention center used by Florida and the federal government to house…
Read MoreChildren’s health care provider challenges state over Medicaid rate change
A large children’s health care provider is challenging the state agency that oversees Medicaid, alleging it improperly reduced reimbursement rates…
Read MoreNo state fireworks ban, but Simpson recommends ‘responsible’ use
There won’t be a statewide fireworks ban for Independence Day, but Florida officials are urging residents and visitors to use…
Read MoreState says AIDS drug program could need more money
A key state program that helps provide HIV medications remains financially vulnerable despite lawmakers stepping in earlier this year to…
Read MoreDeSantis signs law enforcement bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a package of law enforcement-related bills Tuesday aimed at increasing penalties for repeat offenders and providing…
Read MoreScrewworm scare leads to Florida shelter pet blockage
To help prevent the spread of the New World screwworm into Florida, state officials are blocking rescue dogs and cats…
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