Gov. Newsom Tells Florida To Fight For Its Freedoms While Under DeSantis Rule

Gov. Ron DeSantis lashed back at California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday over a campaign ad attacking Florida legislation targeting.

Invasive Snails That Already Cost Florida $24 Million Are Loose Again, As Illegal Pet Trade Continues

Fighting an infestation of a crop-damaging snail, Florida agriculture officials said they have collected 1,000 of the invasive creatures.

State Wants To Take 15-Week Abortion Ban Defense Directly To Florida Supreme Court

Lawyers for the state have asked the issue be resolved by the Florida Supreme Court, the report states.

Fentanyl Overdoses In Gadsden County Prompt State Public-Health Campaign

Following fatal overdose deaths in Gadsden County linked to fentanyl, state officials have launched a public campaign to raise awareness.

FL Prisons Propose Cutting Visitation Of Inmates, Cite Chronic Staffing Shortages

Florida's state-run prisons would be allowed to cut visitation with inmates in half to mirror staffing shortages under proposed new rules.

Fla., Surpasses 100 Monkeypox Infections Amid Expansion Of Screening Tests

A second major commercial laboratory is offering monkeypox testing, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today.

Florida's Driskell Fears For Women As They Brace For DeSantis's Anti-Abortion 'Onslaught'

Vice President Kamala Harris met Friday with Democratic state legislators from Indiana, Florida, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana.

State Trial Judge Urged To Restore Ban On Enforcing Florida's 15-Week Abortion Ban

Abortion providers asked a state trial judge to set aside a state challenge and reinstate his order blocking enforcement of Florida's ban.

DeSantis Appointment To Lead "Election Investigative Team" Called "Absurd, Purely Political" By Fried

“Peter Antonacci is a Federalist Society darling," Fried added, stating it is a conservative group with ties to DeSantis's appointments.

Critics In Florida Condemn U.S. Supreme Court Ruling That Hinders Action On Climate

Organizations, lawmakers at the front of climate action in weather-sensitive Florida are among critics condemning the U.S. Supreme Court.

Ice Cream Company Says It's Cooperating With Investigation Into Listeria Outbreak

State health officials have targeted a Florida ice cream brand as the potential source of a Listeria outbreak.

Monkeypox Cases Continue To Climb In Florida; CDC Launches Testing Through Vendor

As monkeypox cases continue to rise in Fla., federal health officials Wednesday expanded testing through a major commercial laboratory.

Judge Enjoins 15-Week Abortion Ban, But Appeal Means State Can Enforce It For Now

As promised, a trial judge issued a statewide injunction against enforcing HB 5, Florida's new law banning most abortions after 15 weeks.

Contentious Education Laws Take Effect; How Will They Shape The 2022-23 School Year?

The report indicates "a swath of highly controversial laws" brought by the Legislature could re-shape Florida education.

Florida Linked To The Bulk Of Cases In Listeria Outbreak, According To The CDC

With two dangerous diseases already spreading in Florida, federal health officials are warning of a Listeria outbreak.

Judge To Block Florida's 15-Week Abortion Ban, Says It Violates State Constitution's Privacy Language

A state trial judge said he will block Florida's new 15-week abortion ban, concluding it violates a voters' privacy clause.

Fried Knocks Crist's Abortion-Rights Credentials As 15-Week Ban Takes Effect

Democrat candidate Fried wants voters worried about loss of abortion rights to recall her opponent, Crist, appointed conservative justices.

Women's Clinics In Florida Scrambling To Serve Worried Patients As Abortion Rights Shrink

Reproductive-health clinics are stuck between a new ban on performing abortions after 15-weeks of pregnancy and an order coming to block it.

So-Called "Civics Training" Seen As DeSantis's Smuggling Of "White Christian Nationalism Into Public School Curriculums"

A non-profit organization is concerned DeSantis's new "civics-education training" model may push Christian nationalism and indoctrination.

Ban On Hand-Held Signs Very Likely Violates First Amendment, U.S. Appeals Court Rules

A Fort Myers Beach street preacher is entitled to an injunction against a town ordinance that prohibits the display of portable signs.

Feds Launch Vaccine Strategy For Monkeypox Outbreak As Florida Calls It "Cumbersome Protocol"

The federal government is launching a national vaccine strategy to tackle the 2022 monkeypox outbreak, which is burgeoning nationally.

‘It's A Scary World Right Now': Outbreaks Expanding, But Are Florida Officials Raising Much Awareness?

The Fla. Department of Health's website shows a COVID-19 treatment locator, prediabetes risk tests, a tweet on HIV testing, trending topics.

Florida's Rep. Murphy: New Jan. 6 Testimony Reveals ‘Betrayal At The Highest Levels'

“What you see is that Trump and his aides knew that there could be violence, and then did nothing to stop it," said Murphy, a Democrat.

Messaging Strategy: How Will Florida Republicans Integrate Roe V. Wade Into The Upcoming Elections?

GOP leaders in the Legislature and the governor remain mum about a special session to further restrict abortion access.

Citizens Property Insurance Gets OK To Raise Homeowner Rates 6.4 Percent, Less Than Requested

Property owners insured by Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida's insurer of last resort, face rate increases of up to 11 percent.

Rubio's New Video Features Claims About Former Police Chief Val Demings's “Defunding” Stance

While making the allegation in the campaign ad, Rubio does not define what "defunding" is, the report states.

Federal Court Ruling: FireTV Vs. FyreTV And A Fla., Adult-Entertainment Streaming Company's Infringement Claim

A Miami-based pornography streaming service called FyreTV can pursue its trademark-infringement case against Amazon.com, Inc.

Waiting On A Ruling: Florida's 15-Week Abortion Ban Challenge May Happen After The Law Takes Effect

A state trial judge may not rule in a legal challenge to Florida's 15-week abortion ban before the law imposing it takes effect Friday.

Fla., Homeowners Face Still-Rising Property Insurance Premiums; Regulators Review Hefty Rate Hikes

Increases in property-insurance premiums face Florida homeowners, whose property-insurance costs already are above the national average.

New Ad: U.S. Rep. Demings Slams Marco Rubio On Abortion Ban

Following the controversial Roe v. Wade ruling, U.S. Rep. Val Demings on Monday slammed U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio in a new digital campaign ad.

Fla., Planned Parenthood Braces For Surge In Out-Of-State Patients Following Roe V. Wade Ruling

"I can't imagine. I can't imagine being in a health center and saying no," exclaimed Laura Goodhue, of a Florida Planned Parenthood group.

Longtime Fla., And NOW Lobbyist Says "We Must Organize Or Die," In Wake Of Roe Decision

This occurred hours after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion.

Bipartisan Gun Violence Bill: What Passage Will Mean In Florida

Florida's senator voted against a bipartisan gun violence bill that was approved by the House, and is now headed to President Biden to sign.

FL Drivers Playing Music Too Loudly Can Be Ticketed Under New Law

According to the new Florida law, if the music from a person's car is "plainly audible​" from 25 feet away or more, they could be ticketed.

With Millions Of Women Now Imperiled, DeSantis Says Court "Answered The Prayers" Of Millions

The U.S. Supreme Court today overturned Roe V. Wade, a decision that had been upheld for nearly 50 years.

Addressing Union Workers, Fried Says She Makes DeSantis ‘Nervous' During Fla., Cabinet Meetings

DeSantis cancels Cabinet meetings, and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried claimed she makes him nervous, because he parries "true policy."

DeSantis Sarcastically Ignores Reporter's Question On Thomas's SC Ruling On Guns, And Insults Gillum

DeSantis was described as a "liar" and "racist" by Gillum, the former mayor of Tallahassee, the report states.

DeSantis's Endorsements Called "Nonsense" By School Board Member, Designed To Make Races "Clearly Partisan"

DeSantis's intent, board member Jennifer Jenkins said, is just to stoke culture wars, the report indicates.

2020 Election: Group Of Florida Democrats Braced Themselves For Interference If Trump Lost

Florida Democrats were concerned during the 2020 campaign that if Trump lost, Republicans would cast electoral ballots for him anyway.

Jan. 6 Committee Hears Of Matt Gaetz's Fervor For Trump And Request For ‘Broad' Pardon

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida "reportedly is under investigation for obstruction of justice," the report states.