Deputy Wrangles Gator From Pool With Bare Hands In North FL: Watch

Bodyworn camera footage shows a deputy using a pool skimmer and his bare hands to pull a gator from a North Florida backyard pool.

FL Official Accused Of Sending Nudes To IL Child

An elected official from Florida faces 24 felony counts related to a child exploitation investigation that targeted an Illinois girl.

4 FL Cities Ranked Among Worst Areas For Traffic In Nation

Consumer Affairs looked at traffic data from the 50 biggest metro areas, including four in FL, to determine where traffic was the worst.

Little League Baseball World Series To Feature FL Team

​The Little League Baseball World Series showcases baseball and softball teams from the U.S. and worldwide. Here's how to follow FL team.

Teacher Vacancies in Florida Down 17%, Department Of Education Says

Teacher vacancies in Florida’s public schools are down 17% headed into the 2025-2026 school year, according to the Department of Education.

New Nursing Home Regs For Patient Safety Culture Surveys Are In The Works

Staff will be asked how well their facilities protect patients.

These FL Suburbs Among Safest In U.S. In New Ranking

The safest place to live in FL has a violent crime rate of 0.0029 per capita and 12.2135 traffic deaths per 100,000 population.

FL Tourist Destination No. 1 On ‘Top Attractions’ List

A Florida destination nabbed the No. 1 spot on the “Top Attractions” in the U.S. list from TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards.

How FL Ranks Among States With The Best, Worst School Systems

An analysis by finance website WalletHub found the quality of public school systems varies widely from state to state. See where FL ranks.

These FL Vacation Spots Offer Luxury On A Budget, New Ranking Says

MarketBeat included these Florida vacation spots in its ranking of the top 120 "bougie-on-a-budget" travel destinations.

Record-Breaking Execution Set For Convicted FL Killer: Reports

A man convicted of killing his wife and children is set to be executed, making him the ninth person to be put to death this year in FL.

FL Sales Tax Holiday 2025: Pay No Tax On These Items

The back-to-school savings event is part of a $2 billion tax relief package that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law earlier in the year.

Does The Florida Kidcare Program Comply With Trump's New ‘Big Beautiful' Law?

‘It’s the only state we know of where it’s literally impossible to get from one program to another.’

‘Good Government' Group Urges Blue States To Back Away From A Redistricting Arms Race

Common Cause, a national organization with several state chapters, advocates for fair redistricting regardless of party.

This Is The Cheapest Town In FL To Buy A House, Study Says

The average single-family home in this Florida town costs $87,664, according to Zillow.

Federal Judge Issues New Order Protecting All Planned Parenthood Clinics From Medicaid ‘Defunding'

Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide are once again protected from a “defunding” provision passed by Congress after a federal judge ...

Allied NP Wellness and Primary Care abre nuevos caminos con la estimulación cerebral para tratar depresión

Allied NP Wellness and Primary Care Blazing New Trails with Brain Stimulation to Optimize Mental Health

Through September, Allied NP is offering $1,000 discount per treatment series for the first 10 guests who purchase a package

4 Kids Held In Cages, Sprayed With Vinegar At FL Home: Cops

Four people were arrested after authorities say four of 10 children were beaten with canes, held in cages and kept from school in Florida.

Here’s Where Designers In FL Are Going For The Best Antique Finds

If you’re looking for the best secondhand stores to root through, HGTV has recommendations for the best FL antique shops.

UF Approves Tuition Hike For Out-Of-State Students

The decision as to whether to waive the increases will be made by Mary Parker, the university’s vice president.

ICE Arrests Of Immigrants Without Criminal Convictions Or Charges Surge In Florida

They rose by more than 450% this June compared to last year.

University Of Miami Under Investigation For Its Scholarships To Undocumented Students

In a press release announcing the investigation, the DOE specifically identified UM’s “U Dreamers Program.”

Former Brevard County School Board Member Jennifer Jenkins Eyes 2026 U.S. Senate Run

The only major Florida Democrat to enter the Senate race for 2026 so far is Josh Weil.

Tracking Shark Bites Across FL: New Data

Hundreds of shark attacks have taken place since 1882 in Florida waters, including at least three this month. Here's how to swim safely.

FL Officer Accused Of Punching Man During Traffic Stop Under Review

A FL sheriff says he will not "administratively" excuse an officer accused of breaking a man's window & punching him during a traffic stop.

Stand-Your-Ground Laws Linked To Higher Homicide Rates, New Report Finds

Homicides with white shooters, Black victims ruled justifiable 4 times more often than when roles were reversed.

DeSantis & Ingoglia Target Two Democratic-Leaning Areas As DOGE Crackdown Begins

On Tuesday morning in Gainesville, Ingoglia said local governments are taking in extra revenue and some “are spending it recklessly.”

Former Hillsborough Democratic Rep. Susan Valdés Defends Her Switch To GOP

"The thing is, unfortunately, the Democratic Party left me a long time ago," Valdez said Friday at a meeting of the legislative session.

AI Data Centers Are Using More Power. Regular Customers Are Footing The Bill

Regular energy consumers, not corporations, will bear the brunt of the increased costs of a boom in artificial intelligence.

Woman Fought Off Suspected Kidnapper, Thief: FL Authorities

Video shows a female staff member fighting off a man, suspected of robbing a Florida business, in a kidnapping attempt, authorities say.

DeSantis Picks Blaise Ingoglia For CFO; Says He Never Would Have Chosen Joe Gruters

Gruters has already been endorsed by Trump, setting up a potentially brutal GOP primary.

Federal Judge Recuses Himself In Lawsuit Against Everglades Immigrant Detention Center

The new judge has locked horns with the state over a recent immigration law.

Caloosahatchee River Reservoir, Key Component In Everglades Restoration, Completed

The event came just days after the administration opened a quickly built detention center deep in the heart of the Everglades.

GOP Rep. Maria Salazar Introduces Legislation That Includes Protections For Certain Migrants

Salazar calls the immigration system ‘the Achilles’ heel no one wants to fix.’

Dozens Of FL Cities Haven't Signed 287(g) Agreements. Does That Make Them Sanctuary Cities?

The letter of state law doesn’t appear to require them to.

Miccosukee Tribe Wants To Join Lawsuit To Halt The Everglades Immigrant Detention Center

Tribal leaders had already denounced the detention center, but the motion adds to the legal opposition to the facility.

Teen Girl Fights Off 10-Foot Gator At FL Creek: Reports

A 15-year-old girl survived an attack by a 10-foot alligator after being bitten on her leg in a creek near Pensacola, she told reporters.

At Conservative Summit In Tampa, Border Czar Tom Homan Tells Protesters, ‘I'm Not Going Anywhere'

‘I get death threats all the time. You know what, I’m sick of the a–holes. You want some? Come get some,'" Homan said.

House Dem Leader Fentrice Driskell Will Run For A Tampa Bay Senate Seat In 2026

Driskell, a Hillsborough County Democrat, was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018.