When Does Daylight Saving Time Start This Year? Things To Know In FL

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio’s Sunshine Protection Act of 2023 would have made daylight saving time permanent.

Missing FL Woman In Spain Taken Against Her Will, Friend Says: Reports

Authorities are searching for the Fort Lauderdale woman, who has been missing since Feb. 2 in Spain.

7-Year-Old Killed In Sand Collapse At FL Beach Identified: Reports

Experts said the 7-year-old girl's death may have been prevented with lifeguards, while another outlet said sand collapse deaths are common.

FL Student Loan Borrowers Could Get Email Saying Debt Is Erased

Eligible borrowers will begin receiving emails Wednesday from President Joe Biden and don’t need to take any action to receive the relief.

Texts Show FL's Gaetz Asked Woman On Trip Who Was Paid For Sex: Report

Rep. Matt Gaetz reportedly asked the woman to attend a trip to the Keys though his office says he did not know his friend paid her for sex.

Publix-anchored Palm Plaza in Leesburg, Fla., sells for $17.8 million

Colliers U.S. has arranged the sale of Palm Plaza, a 133,419-square-foot, 92%-occupied, high-performing Publix-anchored shopping center.

Building Strong and Affordable Homes in Broward County

Habitat Broward Receives State Farm Grant to purchase Hurricane Roof Straps and Safety Building Materials

$32M Payout To FL Delta Staffers Part Of $1B Profit-Sharing

Delta Air Lines said its workers received a check that is worth more than a month's pay Wednesday as part of a $1.4 billion payout.

Unclaimed $36M Mega Millions Ticket Sold At FL Publix Expires Sunday

The winning ticket for the Aug. 15, 2023, drawing was sold at Publix located on Roosevelt Boulevard in Jacksonville.

These FL Counties Could Have Ghost Towns By 2100: New Study

Causes of depopulation in FL include the decline of industry, lower birth rates, and the impacts of climate change, according to the study.

1 In FL Sickened Amid Listeria-Tainted Dairy Product Recall: FDA

Consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers for any of the recalled products and throw them away, according to the FDA.

FL Cancer Cases Expected To Fall In 2024, New Study Says

A new report estimates about 611,000 Americans will die from cancer this year, and about 2 million will receive a cancer diagnosis.

Southern Marinas buys Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina

Seller has obtained the zoning and entitlements to develop a five-star vacation rental resort on the retained uplands

FL Bans Gender Changes On State IDs, Drawing Criticism

Those who oppose the new Florida policy say it targets the transgender community, with a lawyer noting residents could be criminalized.

How Overweight Are FL Adults? New Study Weighs In

More than 7 in 10 U.S. adults 20 and older are either overweight or obese, according to CDC data. Here's how Florida adults ranked.

Family Of FL Woman Killed By Alligator Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Gloria Serge, 85, died at a Fort Pierce retirement community when an alligator grabbed her and dragged her into a lake.

Social Media Ban For Teens Under 16 Passes FL House

A FL social media ban for kids under 16 drew support from both parties, who cited concern for minors facing bullying and exploitation.

FL Therapist Fatally Shoots Homeless Man, Hides Body In Trunk: Reports

A FL anger management therapist was accused of shooting and killing a homeless man over an ongoing dispute between the two of them.

2 FL Men Killed, 1 Injured In Multiple Wintry MO Crashes

Two Florida men were hit by vehicles, killing them, while a third Florida man lost control of his vehicle on an ice-covered road.

DeSantis Suspends Presidential Campaign

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, he announced Sunday.

These Are The Best Grocery Stores In Florida, New Ranking Says

See how your favorite Florida grocery stores measure up in terms of price, quality, promotions and convenience.

FL GOP Bill Could Ban Pride Flags In Public Schools: Reports

Florida House Republicans advanced House Bill 901 on Wednesday, which could also ban Black Lives Matter flags in schools, per reports.

Ex-FL Gator, Saints Linebacker Ronald Powell Dies At 32

Linebacker Ronald Powell was a father and son who was "cherished by so many," the NFL Players Association said.

Helping a Mother Build her Dream Home

State Farm Awards $10,000 to Alachua County Habitat for Humanity

Dictionaries Pulled By FL School District Over Sex Ed Law: Reports

Dictionaries and encyclopedias are among the 1,600 books pulled from the library shelves of a Florida school district, per media reports.

Best States To Raise A Family: See Where Florida Ranked

A new ranking by WalletHub ranked Florida on factors including housing affordability, job prospects and education quality.

FL College Waivers Offered To Students Fearing Antisemitism: DeSantis

After Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency, he ordered that waivers be given to students who fear religious harassment.

Hurricane Idalia Contributed To Record 28 Disasters Costing $92.9B

Historic rainfall in Fort Lauderdale also contributed to the unprecedented number of disasters, according to NOAA.

Nearly 20 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Filed By FL Lawmakers: Reports

One pending FL bill forbids mandates that staffers and contractors of certain employers must use their co-workers' requested pronouns.

FL GOP Ousts Christian Ziegler As Chair Amid Rape Investigation

The Republican Party of Florida voted to remove chairman Christian Ziegler, who is being investigated for rape in Sarasota, a report said.

FL Rep. Seeks To Lower Age For Buying Guns To 18: Reports

Florida Republican Rep. Bobby Payne filed House Bill 1223 on Thursday while an opponent called the bill "unsettling," per media reports.

1 FL City Named 'Safest Place To Live,' Per Study

Personal finance site MoneyGeek recently released a study on the safest small towns in the U.S. Find out which FL community made the list.

FL Supreme Court To Hear Arguments On Adding Abortion To Ballot

A group working to get abortion rights put on the Florida ballot is nearing its petition goal.

FL Horses Possibly Exposed To Invasive Toxic Weed; 8 Dead: Report

Two companies have issued a recall after ​hoary alyssum, a toxic weed, was found in their hay supplies. Several FL horses have died.

1,400-Pound Great White Shark Third To Recently Ping Near FL

The adult great white shark was first tagged in Nova Scotia more than three years ago before pinging near Florida.

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott's FL Home 'Swatted'

"These criminals wasted the time & resources of our law enforcement in a sick attempt to terrorize my family," Rick Scott said Thursday.

Arrest Warrant Issued In Deadly Florida Mall Shooting: Police

Albert J. Shell Jr., 39, is wanted for first-degree premeditated murder and attempted premeditated murder, Ocala police say.

FL Mall Shooting Person Of Interest Sought By Police

A man was killed and a woman was injured in the attack, which police believe may have been targeted.

Bobbie Jean Carter, Sister of Aaron And Nick, Dead At 41: Reports

The news was initially confirmed to TMZ​ through a statement by Bobbie Jean's mother, Jane Carter.

Victim ID'd, Suspect At Large In Shooting At FL Mall: Police

David Nathaniel Barron, 40, was killed and a woman was injured Saturday at Paddock Mall in Ocala​, according to police.