FLORIDA NEWS
Florida House votes to name Palm Beach Airport after Donald Trump
Read full article: Florida House votes to name Palm Beach Airport after Donald TrumpFlorida lawmakers on Tuesday moved closer to placing President Donald Trump’s name on the Palm Beach International Airport despite turbulence over state funding, trademarking rights and his personal conduct.
Allegations of abuse, neglect prompt request for state to investigate Union County Animal Control
Read full article: Allegations of abuse, neglect prompt request for state to investigate Union County Animal ControlMore than 50 people from 12 different animal advocacy organizations and shelters in Florida have signed a 197-page complaint, requesting the state launch a criminal investigation into the Union County Animal Control office.
DeSantis: Florida ranked No. 1 in workforce education, goal reached 5 years ahead of schedule
Read full article: DeSantis: Florida ranked No. 1 in workforce education, goal reached 5 years ahead of scheduleFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted on Tuesday the state’s achievements in workforce education.
‘We’ll send you packing:’ Florida AG takes aim at yet another nurse after controversial video
Read full article: ‘We’ll send you packing:’ Florida AG takes aim at yet another nurse after controversial videoFor the third time in recent weeks, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is putting a nurse in his crosshairs over a controversial video was posted online.
Rhode Island man accused in sextortion case involving Green Cove Springs girl booked into Clay County jail, records show
Read full article: Rhode Island man accused in sextortion case involving Green Cove Springs girl booked into Clay County jail, records showA man in Rhode Island accused of soliciting sexual abuse images from a Green Cove Springs girl has been booked into Clay County jail to be prosecuted, jail records show.
Florida lawmakers advance legislation to reduce telemarketer scams targeting seniors
Read full article: Florida lawmakers advance legislation to reduce telemarketer scams targeting seniorsA panel of Florida state senators advanced legislation Wednesday that would make it harder for fraudulent telemarketers to mask their true identities, a move aimed at reducing scams targeting senior citizens.
Ocala woman, 4-year-old daughter killed, estranged husband dies by suicide during Georgia traffic stop: police
Read full article: Ocala woman, 4-year-old daughter killed, estranged husband dies by suicide during Georgia traffic stop: policeA tragic incident that began with the murder of a 34-year-old Ocala woman and her 4-year-old daughter ended Tuesday night when the woman’s estranged husband took his own life during a traffic stop in Kingsland, Georgia, according to multiple law enforcement agencies.
Metal detectors will be added to all Duval County middle schools by end of April, chief says
Read full article: Metal detectors will be added to all Duval County middle schools by end of April, chief saysDuval County Public Schools is in the process of installing metal detectors at Springfield, Mandarin, Oceanway and Ribault middle schools this week.
Man convicted of killing a traveling salesman in Gainesville has become the 1st person executed in Florida this year
Read full article: Man convicted of killing a traveling salesman in Gainesville has become the 1st person executed in Florida this yearMan convicted of killing a traveling salesman has become the first person executed in Florida this year.
All of Florida is at risk thanks to 2 invasive termite species that have now formed a hybrid, experts say
Read full article: All of Florida is at risk thanks to 2 invasive termite species that have now formed a hybrid, experts sayA new study from the University of Florida has revealed that two invasive species of termites in Florida have begun to spread farther than experts previously predicted.
2 children among 4 dead in Marion County home. Sheriff’s office suspects carbon-monoxide poisoning as cause
Read full article: 2 children among 4 dead in Marion County home. Sheriff’s office suspects carbon-monoxide poisoning as causeMarion County detectives investigating four “suspicious” deaths outside of Ocala believe they may have been caused by carbon-monoxide poisoning, according to a report from our sister station WKMG in Orlando.
‘Parents have to wake up!’: Charges in sextortion case involving abuse of Green Cove Springs girl, Florida AG says
Read full article: ‘Parents have to wake up!’: Charges in sextortion case involving abuse of Green Cove Springs girl, Florida AG saysA man in Rhode Island who solicited sexual abuse images from a Green Cove Springs girl is facing charges in the sextortion case and will be extradited to Florida to be prosecuted, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Monday.
Florida driver’s license tests now offered only in English. State transportation officials cite safety for sudden change
Read full article: Florida driver’s license tests now offered only in English. State transportation officials cite safety for sudden changeStarting Friday, all driver’s license knowledge and skills examinations will be administered exclusively in English across the state of Florida.
Lawsuit challenges DeSantis’ authority to call special session for redistricting
Read full article: Lawsuit challenges DeSantis’ authority to call special session for redistrictingA lawsuit claims Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lacks the authority to call a special session to redraw congressional maps mid-decade.
Florida lawmakers advance ‘school guardian’ bill to arm college, university faculty during school shootings
Read full article: Florida lawmakers advance ‘school guardian’ bill to arm college, university faculty during school shootingsAn effort to expand the armed “school guardian” program to colleges and universities, following a deadly on-campus shooting near the Capitol last year, took another step forward in the House Tuesday.
Bahama Breeze restaurants in Florida are closing permanently, company says
Read full article: Bahama Breeze restaurants in Florida are closing permanently, company saysFans of Bahama Breeze restaurants are being met with unwanted news this week, as the company behind the chain announced that all locations will soon be shut down, News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando reported.
22 initiative-based proposals fail to meet Florida requirements for placement on 2026 ballot, Department of State says
Read full article: 22 initiative-based proposals fail to meet Florida requirements for placement on 2026 ballot, Department of State saysSecretary of State Cory Bryd’s Department of State had posted that “All twenty-two active proposed constitutional amendments by initiative petitions failed to meet the requirements of Florida law for placement on the 2026 General Election ballot.”
Measles ‘outbreak’ in Jacksonville as state records now show 4 cases reported in Duval County in 2026
Read full article: Measles ‘outbreak’ in Jacksonville as state records now show 4 cases reported in Duval County in 2026According to state health data, four cases of measles have now been reported in Duval County in 2026. A pediatric infectious disease doctor in Jacksonville explained that just three cases, “by definition, is an outbreak.”
Operation Fentanyl Free America sees success but also uncovers new drug trends, smuggling tactics in Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Operation Fentanyl Free America sees success but also uncovers new drug trends, smuggling tactics in Southeast GeorgiaThe Atlanta DEA's Operation Fentanyl Free America has led to a decrease in fentanyl overdoses but has also uncovered new smuggling tactics and drug trends in Southeast Georgia, highlighting ongoing challenges in the fight against illegal drugs.
More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snow
Read full article: More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snowForecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist for a huge swath of the U.S. from the Gulf Coast into New England.
Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida ‘Deportation Depot’ immigration detention center
Read full article: Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida ‘Deportation Depot’ immigration detention centerDetainees have been pepper-sprayed on at least two occasions at a Florida immigration detention center, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” since opening this past September.
Florida wildlife officials investigate 101 reported vulture deaths at state park
Read full article: Florida wildlife officials investigate 101 reported vulture deaths at state parkThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the reported deaths of dozens of vultures at Blue Spring State Park, according to an FWC spokesperson.
Viral TikTok video costs Florida nurse her license. Here’s what she said
Read full article: Viral TikTok video costs Florida nurse her license. Here’s what she saidAfter a Florida nurse lost her job over a viral TikTok video, state records show she’s now had her license taken away, as well, according to reporting from News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.
40 years after the Challenger disaster: Lessons from a tragedy that still resonate today
Read full article: 40 years after the Challenger disaster: Lessons from a tragedy that still resonate todayWednesday marked 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger accident that killed seven crew members. The mission was not just to launch satellites but to launch the first teacher in space.
Clay County teacher suspended over Charlie Kirk comments files lawsuit against Florida education commissioner
Read full article: Clay County teacher suspended over Charlie Kirk comments files lawsuit against Florida education commissionerA Clay County teacher who was suspended in September over comments they made about Charlie Kirk following his assassination has filed a lawsuit against Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas, according to federal court dockets.
Publix no longer the top grocery store in Florida, study finds
Read full article: Publix no longer the top grocery store in Florida, study findsA fan-favorite grocery chain has just surpassed Florida’s very own Publix brand of stores, according to the latest report by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
Byron Donalds speaks in Ponte Vedra on Florida immigration enforcement, property taxes, vaccine mandates
Read full article: Byron Donalds speaks in Ponte Vedra on Florida immigration enforcement, property taxes, vaccine mandatesByron Donalds, Florida Representative and GOP candidate for governor endorsed by President Donald Trump, recently discussed key issues shaping the state’s future, including immigration enforcement, property taxes, and vaccination policies.
Local measles cases highlight tension over mandates, exemptions as state senator seeks expansion for vaccine opt outs
Read full article: Local measles cases highlight tension over mandates, exemptions as state senator seeks expansion for vaccine opt outsState Sen. Clay Yarborough, R-Jacksonville, wants to expand Florida’s vaccine exemptions to allow parents to request “conscience-based” exemptions to school vaccine mandates.
Meet Tilly: A Sweet Pup in Search of a Loving Home
Read full article: Meet Tilly: A Sweet Pup in Search of a Loving HomeTilly arrived at SAHS as part of a group of 17 Yorkies and other toy breeds after their breeder passed away without clear arrangements for their care. She will be spayed prior to placement so she can enjoy life as a beloved pet—never again viewed as an asset used for breeding.
$100K Walmart partnership will help Jared Bridegan’s widow add ‘Bexley Boxes’ in every law enforcement office in Florida
Read full article: $100K Walmart partnership will help Jared Bridegan’s widow add ‘Bexley Boxes’ in every law enforcement office in FloridaFlorida’s attorney general returned to St. Johns County on Monday, alongside a representative from Walmart, to announce a major expansion of the Bexley Box initiative started by Jared Bridegan’s widow through the Bridegan Foundation.
‘Bringing sunlight and transparency’: Ron, Casey DeSantis highlight efforts to improve food safety, expose toxins
Read full article: ‘Bringing sunlight and transparency’: Ron, Casey DeSantis highlight efforts to improve food safety, expose toxinsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis highlighted on Monday their efforts to improve the safety and integrity of the food supply across the state.
Former Florida House speaker and governor candidate Paul Renner addresses affordability challenges
Read full article: Former Florida House speaker and governor candidate Paul Renner addresses affordability challengesJacksonville attorney and Republican candidate for governor Paul Renner pointed to a simple but critical problem: costs have risen faster than wages while discussing affordability.
State Rep. Angie Nixon announces candidacy for US Senate in Florida’s special mid-term election for Rubio’s old seat
Read full article: State Rep. Angie Nixon announces candidacy for US Senate in Florida’s special mid-term election for Rubio’s old seatFlorida State Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) announced Thursday that she’s joining a crowded field of Democrats who are running for U.S. Senate in the special midterm election this fall.
Florida governor candidate vows to ‘mandate’ uniforms in all public schools
Read full article: Florida governor candidate vows to ‘mandate’ uniforms in all public schoolsCEO and conservative influencer James Fishback, who previously vowed to push for a 50% “Sin Tax” for OnlyFans creators, now says he wants to see all public school students in Florida wearing uniforms.
Mom sues Florida fertility clinic after giving birth to the wrong baby
Read full article: Mom sues Florida fertility clinic after giving birth to the wrong babyAfter giving birth last month, a Florida mother is now suing an IVF clinic after it turned out the baby wasn’t hers, according to court records obtained by WKMG.
‘Eliminating all of it:’ These Florida laws will no longer be enforced, AG says
Read full article: ‘Eliminating all of it:’ These Florida laws will no longer be enforced, AG saysFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an opinion on Monday in which he called out over 80 “race-based” state laws that he says mandate discrimination based on race and will therefore no longer be enforced by his department.
Where do Jacksonville city councilmembers stand on property tax elimination proposals?
Read full article: Where do Jacksonville city councilmembers stand on property tax elimination proposals?Property tax elimination proposals have become one of the most closely watched debates of the 2026 legislative session, as lawmakers advance several constitutional amendment measures that could dramatically reshape how homeowners are taxed — and how cities fund essential services.
Woman jailed after crashing her vehicle into a South Florida federal courthouse, police say
Read full article: Woman jailed after crashing her vehicle into a South Florida federal courthouse, police sayAuthorities say a woman intentionally crashed her vehicle through the front entrance of a South Florida federal courthouse building after regular hours, causing about $200,000 in damage.
Florida governor candidate promises 50% ‘Sin Tax.’ Here’s what to know
Read full article: Florida governor candidate promises 50% ‘Sin Tax.’ Here’s what to knowFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ term ends this year, and several candidates are already busy with their campaigns to replace him — including one man who’s promising a 50% “Sin Tax.”
