1 day agoFlorida Senate committee advances ‘anti-riot’ measureLegislation that would increase penalties against violent protestors is heading for a vote in the Florida Senate.
22 hours agoGaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widensThe House Ethics Committee has announced an investigation into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.
1 day agoBowing to Trump? GOP brings leaders, donors to his backyardThe Republican Party is bringing hundreds of donors and several presidential prospects to the former president’s doorstep in south Florida this weekend.
2 days agoFlorida plans to vaccinate more than 30,000 inmatesNearly 33,000 Florida inmates say they want a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Florida Department of Health. Public health officials say they intend to offer the vaccin...
2 days agoPublix shifts Moderna vaccine scheduling to FridaysStarting this week, Publix will no longer allow Floridians to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments online on Mondays.
2 days agoFlorida House & Senate approve initial budgetsThe Florida House and Senate have now passed their budgets and are ready to begin negotiations on a final product, but everything they’ve approved is subject to change.
2 days agoFlorida sues CDC, demands no-sail order be liftedThe state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to demand cruise ships be allowed to start sailing immediately, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursd...
2 days agoFlorida jobless claims continue to slowFlorida continues to see its lowest totals of first-time unemployment claims since the start of the coronavirus pandemic more than a year ago.
Florida lawmakers plan $200M to clean, close leaky reservoirOn Wednesday, Florida lawmakers will vote to spend $3 million to begin diverting nearly a half-billion gallons of wastewater into deep wells before it can leak into Tampa...
IRS: 89,600 Floridians may be due a 2017 income tax refundMore than 89,000 Floridians may be owed a 2017 income tax refund, according to the IRS.
Lawmakers address medical necessity, reporting requirementsPhysicians wouldn’t be required to determine medical necessity for behavior analysis services for Medicaid patients under proposals moving through the Legislature.
Universal announces launch date for Jurassic World: VelocicoasterUniversal Orlando announced June 10 as the opening date for its anticipated new attraction, The Jurassic World: Velocicoaster.
Florida Senate considers spending up to $200M to clean up Piney PointWith work continuing to prevent a potentially catastrophic collapse of a reservoir wall, the Florida Senate will consider a budget amendment Wednesday to spend as much as...
US Rep. Alcee Hastings dies at 84; was impeached as judge Rep. Alcee Hastings, the fiercely liberal longtime Florida congressman who was dogged throughout his tenure by an impeachment that ended his fast-rising judicial career, ...
3 days agoAffordable Care Act reforms make health insurance cheaper for millions under President Biden
Prison guard charged in drug smuggling schemeOfficials say a federal prison guard in Florida has been accused of participating in a scheme to smuggle drugs into a facility.
Few in GOP rush to defend Gaetz amid sex trafficking probeThe political peril is deepening for conservative Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Largest meth seizure made in Miami-Dade historyFederal agents in South Florida have seized more than 1,200 pounds of crystal meth with a street value of more than $12 million.
Local lawmakers express sorrow, outrage after Capitol officer killedAfter the Capitol Police officer was killed Friday after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol, lawmakers in Northeast Florida and ...
DeSantis issues order prohibiting use of ‘vaccine passports’Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday issued an executive order forbidding local government entities and businesses from requiring so-called “vaccine passports” to show pro...
Prosecutors examine possible payments for sex in Rep. Matt Gaetz probeThe political peril is deepening for conservative Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz.
16-, 17-year-olds will need parental consent to get vaccinatedChildren 16 and 17 are among the millions of adults under age 40 who will able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Florida beginning next week.
Hunting for an idea? Here’s a list of Easter activities in the Jacksonville areaEaster is on Sunday, April 4, and we have some fun events you and your family can participate in this year.
FPL bills to increase because of fuel costsWith natural gas costing more than expected, Florida Power & Light customers will see increases in their monthly bills starting in May.
Freshwater fishing license-free in Florida this weekendThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says license-free fishing days are a great way for residents and visitors to get out on the water and find out why t...
Large Florida school district hit by ransomware attackThe computer system of one of the nation’s largest school districts was hacked by a criminal gang that demanded $40 million in ransom or it would erase files and post stu...
Florida House passes bills on civics, school recordsThe Florida House unanimously passed two civics education bills, including one sponsored by a representative who emigrated from Kosovo.
This Florida university to require COVID-19 vaccine for students in fallFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order Friday banning businesses from requiring customers to show proof they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 in order...
