The Last Two Lt. Governors With Education Backgrounds Were GOP; Next Could Be A Powerhouse Democrat

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist picked his running mate — educator and teacher union president Karla Hernández-Mats.

FL Restaurant Deals For Labor Day Weekend 2022

Check out these Labor Day 2022 food specials dining in or to take home from eateries throughout Florida.

Providers Make Their Case To FL Supreme Court On Preserving Abortion Access

The court should take up an appeal against the 15-week abortion ban because of a lower appeals court's disregard, according to the report.

Renatha Francis Takes Seat On FL Supreme Court, 2 Years After First Try

Renatha Francis finally took her seat on the state Supreme Court Thursday, two years after justices who now are her colleagues rejected her.

Deputies Searching For Missing Elderly Couple From Florida

Florida deputies are searching for Johnny Lee Greene, 81, and Ettie Ruth Greene, 78. They were last seen Monday in Crawfordville.

Fla., Sues Feds Over Slow Response To DeSantis's Drug Plan; Biden Already Has OK'd Cheaper Drug Prices

Congress and President Joe Biden approved a massive spending bill to allow Medicare to negotiate cheaper drug prices.

Democrat Crist Resigns U.S. House Seat Amid Campaign To Unseat DeSantis

Charlie Crist, the Democrat challenging DeSantis for reelection in November, has resigned his U.S. House seat.

While The State Faces "Skyrocketing" Housing And Insurance Costs, DeSantis Takes Credit For Biden's Work

In a statement, the Democratic Party said it's not the first time this has happened, DeSantis attempting to take credit for Democrats' work.

Just 37 Percent Of 6th To 12th Graders In A Government Course Passed Florida's New Civics Literacy Exam

The state issued a new Civic Literacy Examination to assess how well public school students understand what's called “civic literacy."

Starving Dog Rescued After Being Left To Die In Dumpster

The emaciated dog was discovered in a Dumpster in an airline crate with trash piled on top of him, according to a Florida pet rescue group.

COVID Omicron Boosters Authorized By FDA: What FL Should Know

The first variant-specific COVID-19 shots are closer to public availability. Here's what Floridians should know about the Omicron vaccines.

Not Even One Percent Of Florida's Community College Students Filled Out “Intellectual Freedom” Survey

Florida community college students in droves ditched filling out an “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity” survey.

Fewer Than Half Of Fla., 10th Graders Passed A Statewide English Exam In Spring 2022

In Florida's public schools, the 10th grade statewide English Language Arts assessment has been a crucial exam.

Feds, State, Seminoles Defend Florida's Sports-Betting Deal In Court; No Casino Groups Push Back

In a fight over who can control gambling in Florida, the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have filed arguments.

Florida Closing In On 2,000 Monkeypox Cases In Half The Counties In The State

Florida is closing in on 2,000 cases of monkeypox, a disease that can cause a painful, characteristic rash and other symptoms.

Bed Bath & Beyond To Close 150 Stores; Are FL Locations Affected?

The home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, which has 60 stores in Florida, also said it will cut 20 percent of its staff through layoffs.

DeSantis Suspends Four Female Broward County School Board Members And Fills Four Vacancies With Men

Republican DeSantis issued an executive order to suspend four elected school board members of the Broward County School Board.

When It Comes To Geography, The Gubernatorial Teams Very Similar: Pinellas And Miami-Dade

Democrat Charlie Crist's running mate, Karla Hernández-Mats, a Miami-Dade teacher union president, has set the tone.

Aftermath Of Florida Primary: One Candidate Narrowly Wins After Recounts; Another Won't Accept Defeat

In the recent primary elections, two GOP races in Central Florida were neck-and-neck, with one candidate pulling off a narrow win.

Despite A Slowdown Of COVID-19 Cases, Florida Reaches 7 Million Mark

Federal data on COVID-19 show 6,998,561 Florida cases, reaching a 7 million mark that only two other states have reached in the U.S.

Vegan Mom Receives Life Sentence In FL For Starving Young Son To Death

According to Cape Coral police, Sheila​ O’Leary's 18-month-old son was the size of a 7-month-old baby when he died.

Here Are FL's 26 Best Colleges For The 2023 School Year: Report

Niche released its "2023 Best Colleges Rankings" for Florida and the nation. Here's where the state's institutions stand.

AG Ashley Moody Gets Law-And-Order Endorsements From Sheriffs Across Fla.— But Not All

In her reelection bid for Attorney General, Republican Ashley Moody has received endorsements from 64 of 66 elected sheriffs in Florida.

DeSantis May Be Swimming Against The Tide In His Attack On ‘Woke' Capitalism

DeSantis has made good on his promise to steer Florida's state pension funds away from investment managers pushing a “woke” agenda.

Fla., Board Of Governors Glosses Over Low Turnout On “Intellectual Freedom” Survey

It's to analyze the miniscule response rate of an “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity” survey, ditched by thousands of students.

Biden’s Student Loan Relief Plan: FL Borrowers’ Questions Answered

How do FL students qualify for federal loan relief, and what do I need to do to get it? Here’s what you should know about Biden’s plan.

REAL ID In Florida: Here's What You Need To Get One

The REAL ID deadline has been extended several times because of the coronavirus pandemic. Find out how and where to get one in Florida.

Asked Whether New Law Prevents Jews From Practicing Their Faith, DeSantis's Office Declines To Answer

Thousands of years of Jewish scripture made clear that access to abortion care is a requirement of Jewish law and practice, a rabbi stated.

Florida Democrats Appeal To The National Party And Donors Not To Give Up On Them

Florida Democrats Wednesday appealed to the national party and donor network, following Charlie Crist's win in the gubernatorial primary.

DeSantis, With Right-Wing Rhetoric, Attempts To Cut Down President Biden's Work

DeSantis asked why a "truck driver" should be required to pay back the loan of someone with a doctorate, according to the report.

What Happened? Almost No Fla., University Students Responded To A New “Intellectual Freedom” Survey

Florida's university students were reluctant to fill out a controversial survey on so-called “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity."

At 25, Maxwell Alejandro Frost Is Popular Among Progressives; Can He Capture A Florida Seat In Congress?

Maxwell Frost is a Florida Democrat from a younger generation. He's garnered attention from popular progressives and the Democratic Party.

Life Expectancy In Florida Dropped In 2020 With COVID-19 Deaths

Florida experienced a moderate decline in life expectancy among states after the COVID-19 pandemic began. See where the state ranks.

Florida Couple's 3 Daughters Have Same Birthday But Different Year

The odds of the Florida couple's daughters sharing the same birthday in different years is about an 8 in 1 million chance, one expert said.

School Board: Most DeSantis-Endorsed Candidates Have Come Out On Top, Portending "Increased Partisanship"

DeSantis's unprecedented school board race endorsements have paid off: Most of his selected school board candidates appear to have won.

Primaries Pitted Incumbent Against Incumbent In Some Senate, House Primaries; Several Tight Races

Primary day in the Florida House and Senate, both rejiggered during redistricting this year, produced closely-contested outcomes and upsets.

Following Victory, Crist Promises To Unite Democrats, Independents, And Republicans To Unseat DeSantis

Charlie Crist, a former Republican governor seeking to regain that office as a Democrat, soundly defeated Agriculture Commissioner Fried.

Florida Cabinet Races: The Primary Winners For Agriculture Commissioner And Attorney General

Wilton Simpson, finishing a term as the Legislature's Senate President, is well ahead of his contender and expects to secure the nomination.

DeSantis's Election Security Team Called "Waste Of Time, Money, Resources," Intimidates Voters

Republicans face charges of placing "ghost candidates" on ballots to try to confuse those voting Democratic, the report states.

Fla., Congressional Races All Over The Map; Some U.S. House Incumbents Need To Campaign In November

Several U.S. House members from Florida held on to their congressional seats on Tuesday, but others will need to keep campaigning.