Still No Word On Renatha Francis Appointment To Florida Supreme Court

It's been more than a month since a commission submitted the name of Palm Beach County trial judge Renatha Francis for a coming vacancy.

Monkeypox Now A Public Health Emergency Of International Concern; Florida Cases Third Highest

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Saturday that the monkeypox outbreak that's expanded globally is now a public health emergency.

Hunter Finds Missing Florida Woman's Body 85 Miles From Home: Police

Joan Kaloustian, a 76-year-old woman from Brooksville, was found Sunday by a hunter in Levy County, according to authorities.

Fried Comes Out Slugging Against Crist In Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Debate

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried each pitched themselves to Florida's Democratic voters.

Florida's K-12, College Kids Will Return To School Amid Diseases And Outbreaks; Will They Be Prepared?

The 2022-23 school year looms in Florida, amid millions of students and staff at K-12 brick-and-mortar schools and college campuses.

Meet Teacher Melissa Anne Matz, Florida's 2023 Teacher Of The Year

Melissa Anne Matz is a 7th grade math teacher who speaks to every student as they enter her classroom. She's now teacher of the year!

Ghislaine Maxwell Moved To Federal Prison In Florida

Convicted sex trafficker and disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwhas been assigned to Tallahassee FCI,​ federal prison records show.

Woman Stabbed By Sailfish Off Florida Coast: Reports

A sailfish on the line jumped in the boat and stabbed a 73-year-old woman during a fishing expedition off St. Lucie Inlet.

A Government Official Helped Them Register

Now they've been charged with voter fraud.

Florida Gas Prices Drop 17 Cents To 3-Month Lows: AAA

The state average has now declined a total of 79 cents per gallon since mid-June, according to AAA.

'There Is Very Little Hope': FL Man Struck By Lightning Clings To Life

Julio Cesar Lopez-Vasquez, 27, was working when he was struck by lightning last Tuesday, his brother said.

Appellate Court Rules Florida Can Continue To Enforce 15-Week Abortion Ban

A court refused to reinstate a temporary injunction blocking enforcement of Florida's new abortion ban.

Fried Pre-Spins Outcome Of Democratic Primary Debate Against Crist

The gubernatorial primary debate between U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has not been broadcast yet.

Voters Supported Privacy In Florida Constitution, But It Might Not Matter When It Comes To Abortion

Precisely 1,722,987 Floridians voted in 1980 to enshrine a right to personal privacy in the Florida Constitution.

Report: Fla., Leads Clean-Energy Growth In Southeast, But Power Industry Must Do More

Power companies' pursuit of solar energy in Florida is outpacing efforts in other Southern states.

DeSantis "Politicizing Classrooms, Taking Away Parental Rights, Limiting Students’ Freedom To Learn” -- Crist

In increasingly partisan school board races, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist released a “first round” of endorsements.

Florida's Back-To-School Tax Free Holiday Starts Monday

Florida's sales tax holiday begins Monday and will end Sunday, Aug. 7.

DeSantis's So-Called "Civics Career Academies" Said To Be Skewed Toward "Christian Fundamentalist Interpretation"

A non-profit is launching an investigation into conservative groups' involvement, and to protect the separation of church and state in law.

Equal Ground Mobilizes To Get Out The Black Vote For Primaries, Mid-Term Elections

The Equal Group is fighting back to retain the Black vote in Florida, which Republicans and DeSantis have worked to quash, the report says.

Candidate Crist, On Education: "Everything Is Wrong Under Wrong Ron (DeSantis)"

Democratic gubernatorial primary candidate and U.S. Congressman Charlie Crist also launched an education-focused policy platform.

U.S. Sen. Rubio's First TV Campaign Ad Calls Rep. Demings ‘Another Radical Rubberstamp' In Congress

Rubio's comment notwithstanding, Val Demings spent 27 years in law enforcement, making history as Orlando's first female police chief.

‘She Is Experiencing Mild Symptoms': Congresswoman Val Demings Tests Positive For COVID

With COVID-19 cases rising across the nation and in Florida, U.S. Rep. Val Demings on Monday revealed that she tested positive for COVID.

Monkeypox Outbreak: Fla., Cases Climb To 180; Federal Health Officials Expand Testing Through Labs

The federal government on Monday expanded testing capacity for the monkeypox virus through another large commercial laboratory.

Toys 'R' Us Coming To Macy’s Stores In Florida In Time For Holidays

Macy’s Toys “R” Us shops will begin opening in late July with all locations nationwide, including in Florida, and be complete by Oct. 15.

In Speech At Grant Event, DeSantis Unleashes Vitriol, Sarcasm At The LGBTQ Group

A DeSantis acolyte, Republican Josh Hawley of Missouri, echoed DeSantis's statement at the event which was the announcement of a grant.

With DeSantis, "It's Not About Kids, It's About An Obsession With Power" -- Democratic Chair Diaz

Democrat Jenkins added that under 20 years of Republican leadership, education in Florida has fallen behind.

Broward County, Dade (124 Combined) Lead Sunshine State In Reported Monkeypox Cases

Federal health authorities on Friday warned that the monkeypox virus will continue to spread across the nation.

Florida Attorney General Moody Mum On Abortion At ‘Moms' Summit, As Pro-Choice Protesters Shout Outside

Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody was conspicuously silent about abortion, the report states.

Dem Gov. Pritzker: Florida's DeSantis Is "Trump In A Mask," And GOP Likes White Extremism

The pattern of GOP governing and DeSantis "is a clear domestic terrorism threat," Gov. Pritzker said.

Average FL Gas Prices Down Another 15 Cents: AAA

The state average is now on a five-week streak of declines, falling a total of 62 cents per gallon, AAA reports.

Florida QB Anthony Richardson Drops 'AR-15' Nickname, Branding

Anthony Richardson said he no longer wants to be "associated with the assault rifle that has been used in mass shootings."

Rapper Kodak Black Arrested On Drug Charges In Florida, FHP Says

Kodak Black, whose real name is Bill Kapri, has been charged with trafficking in oxycodone and possession of a controlled subs

New Suicide Prevention Number Takes Effect In FL: What To Know

A 3-digit suicide prevention hotline number began July 16 in FL. Anyone in crisis needing mental health help can call any time, at no cost.

This Plan For A New Florida City Outrages Its Rural Neighbors

When anyone asks me the weirdest place in our very weird state of Florida, I always say it's Pasco County.

Florida's Mary McLeod Bethune Immortalized In U.S. Capitol As Symbol Of Justice

In the Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol, a marble sculpture of Floridian Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune now stands.

Conservative ‘Moms For Liberty' Activists, Florida Democrats Gather At Summits In Tampa

A group known as "Leadership Blue 2022" is expected to unite to mobilize volunteers, donors, and voters, and will center on liberal causes.

Abortion Providers Ask Appeals Court To Block 15-Week Abortion Ban; Patients Being Turned Away

Attorneys for abortion providers turned to an appellate court Wednesday to block Florida's 15-week abortion ban.

Last Night To See Full Buck Supermoon In Florida

Florida residents have one last chance Wednesday night to see the full buck moon before the supermoon wanes.

Abortion Providers Try To Slow Rush Toward Fla., Supreme Court Hearing On Abortion

Lawyers for abortion providers filed an objection to the state's request to move legal arguments over HB 5, Florida's 15-week abortion ban.

Report Says DeSantis "Openly Mocks" Transgender Swimmer, Looks To Deny Treatment For The Poor

The DeSantis administration moved toward banning gender-affirming care for transgender Floridians under Medicaid.