Zodiac Killer Tied To Black Dahlia Murder By FL Sleuth: Report

"In my opinion, these are solved cases," an ex-homicide detective said of the infamous Zodiac Killer and Black Dahlia case a FL man solved.

AI ‘Bill Of Rights' Filed In The Florida Senate

No minors could maintain artificial intelligence chatbot accounts unless parents or guardians approve.

Respect States' Rights, New Bipartisan Group Of Legislative Leaders Tells Feds

Federalism is a foundational constitutional concept outlining the sharing of power between states and the federal government.

Gun-Safety Groups Call On Ben Albritton To Block Bill Lowering Age To Buy Long Guns To 18

The Senate has blocked similar proposals passed by the House in the last three legislative sessions.

Local Realtor Recognized For Going 'Above And Beyond'

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter.

FL Ranks Among Most Fun States In U.S.

The analysis for the most fun states considered factors from the number of movie theaters and marinas to outdoor access. Where FL ranks.

Famed Pizzeria Unveils Plan To Open 35 FL Locations

Opening more than 30 new restaurants in Florida will be a first for Sally's Apizza. The famed pizzeria was founded in CT 90 years ago.

CAIR-Florida Files Lawsuit Against DeSantis After ‘Terrorist' Designation

The Muslim civil-rights organization claims the governor’s order blocking the group from state resources is unconstitutional.

Trackers, AI Translators, Pepper Spray: Cabinet Approves Cops' Immigration Requests

DeSantis and the Cabinet members, who make up the newly created State Board of Immigration Enforcement, approved the money unanimously.

‘Sadly-Timed': New Bill Would Allow Professors, TAs To Open Carry On Campus

Sen. Don Gaetz 'never wanted’ to file his bill loosening colleges as ‘gun-free zones.’

Why The SNAP Food Crisis Isn't Over Yet

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has called for the almost 42 million people who receive SNAP to reapply.

Former FL Supreme Court Justice Speaks Out For An Independent Judiciary

Name-calling against individual judges undermines the rule of law, says Barbara Pariente.

DeSantis Confident Florida Won't Run Afoul Of Trump's AI Order

‘We’d be able to win’ any clash over his artificial intelligence ‘Bill of Rights,’ governor predicts.

Live Grenade Found In FL Goodwill Store Donation Bin: Police

A Goodwill store in northern Florida was evacuated after a live grenade was found in a donation bin, police said.

Moez Limayem Unanimously Approved As USF President

Limayen thanked his UNF colleagues and USF trustees, retelling how he came to America from Tunisia.

Fl Board Of Governors Nixes Year-Old Policy Giving Chair Power On University Presidents

It is a policy, critics said, that vested too much power in one individual.

Local Realtor 'Goes Above And Beyond': What Makes The Villages Realtor A Best Of 2025 Pick

Lynda Leone receives praise for her honesty, integrity, and willingness to go above and beyond in her Best of 2025 nomination.

FL Restaurant Makes One Of Country's Best Dishes, New Report Says

A Florida restaurant serves up a dish that The New York Times said is one of the best meals of 2026. Here's where to find it.

FL Deputies Rescue Man Trapped In Submerged Car: WATCH

Deputies were forced to break the window to remove the man from the submerged car, authorities said.

This FL Town Is The Perfect Place To Celebrate Christmas 2025, HGTV Says

The nation's oldest active city, this small Florida town is ideal for loved ones to celebrate Christmas together.

DeSantis' Proposed $117B State Budget Highlights Teacher Pay, Everglades

The budget request is a legislative wish list only; lawmakers will decide in the end.

National Democrats Target US Senate GOP Incumbents On Health Care Votes

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Republicans’ goal was to provide funding “directly to the people” to “buy their own health care.”

Energy Officials Tell Florida Lawmakers They're Aware Of The Unpopularity Of AI Data Centers

The hearing came days after Gov. DeSantis announced a proposal to protect Floridians from footing the bill for AI data centers.

House Speaker Daniel Perez Seeks Cuts, Restrictions, For Safety-Net Programs

The bills target food and health care for adults and children.

Unforgettable Adventures: Memory Care Residents Explore the Florida Everglades

The Watermark at Marco Island brings joy and adventure to seniors living with dementia

Senate President Says Florida Should Wait For U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Before Redistricting

The stance puts the Senate in synch with the governor, and not the House.

Legislature Democrats Put Affordability Atop Their 2026 Session Agenda

‘Despite the president calling it a hoax, we all see with our own eyes that the affordability crisis is real.’

Report Alleges ‘Culture Of Abuse And Violence' At Panhandle Prison

Blame falls to overcrowding and low staff-to-prisoner ratios, SPLC says.

How Much Sense Would A David Jolly-Gwen Graham Ticket Make For Governor?

The Democratic candidate says he’ll name his running mate before the August primary.

Dozens Of Cities, States Hiking Minimum Wages In 2026 Amid Federal Inaction

Lathrop said research increasingly finds that higher wages improve educational outcomes, mental and physical health.

Privacy Concerns Linger In Reproductive Health Care Despite HIPAA Lawsuit's Dismissal

The federal HIPAA law is meant to protect patient information, especially when that information travels between providers.

New Work Requirements For SNAP In Florida: What To Know

The sweeping changes to the nation’s largest food aid program took effect under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which Trump signed in July.

Here Are The Odds Of Hitting A Deer In FL This Season

Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. A 2025 State Farm analysis shares the odds of drivers hitting a deer in Florida.

Iconic Motorcycle Brand Struggles, Shuttering Dealerships In FL

"I'm a dealer, and I hate to admit this, but there are too many dealers for the number of new vehicles that are being sold today."

‘Copy Of Guantánamo': Human Rights Group Alleges Torture, Inhumanity At ‘Alligator Alcatraz,' Krome

“It’s a copy of Guantánamo,” a Cuban man identified as an asylum seeker told Amnesty. “The conditions are inhuman.”

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate James Fishback Campaigns On The Message That ‘Florida Is Our Home'

The 30-year-old political newcomer wants to end HB-1 visas and remove every ‘foreign worker who has stolen a job from us.’

Massive Cheese Recall: Products At Publix, Target, Walmart Pulled In FL

Among the dozens of brands affected by the recall in Florida are Target's Good and Gather, Walmart's Great Value and Happy Farms by Aldi.

Homeland Security Wants State Driver's License Data For Sweeping Citizenship Program

“It is like playing Whac-A-Mole, but the Constitution applies to ICE, too,” Sen. Julie Gonzales said.

FL's Post Office, FedEx And UPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines For 2025

Shipping deadlines for mail and other packages from Dec. 11 to Dec. 23.

FL Airports Rank Among Best In Nation: See Where Your Local Airport Lands

J.D. Power's 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study draws on feedback from more than 30,000 U.S. or Canadian travelers.