FL Measles Outbreak Is Largest Among U.S. Colleges In Recent History: Reports

Measles cases have spiked across the U.S. and FL since the start of the year as FL officials push to get rid of some mandatory vaccinations.

Public Religion Research Institute Survey Finds Strong Support, Sympathy For Christian Nationalism

Roughly one in three Americans are Christian nationalists or sympathetic to the cause, according to a new survey.

Latest Attempt To Ban Removal Of Historic Monuments Passes FL House Committee

However, the Senate companion has gone nowhere to date, with just 3.5 weeks left before the session is scheduled to end.

Criminal Justice Is A Top Issue In State Legislatures This Year

The breadth of legislation reflects how deeply crime policy intersects with daily life, shaping public safety and civil rights.

Immigrant Surge Helped Boost GOP States' Population, And They May Gain US House Seats As A Result

Many of the new immigrants joined state-to-state movers, gravitating to the fast-growing conservative strongholds of Florida and Texas.

House Proposed Budget Includes $68 Million For AIDS Program

The proposed budget released Thursday night by the House shows $68 million for the Florida Department of Health for ADAP.

‘Careless' Driving Bill Advances, But Advocates Say It Doesn't Go Far Enough

‘This is not a hands-free bill,’ says Michelle Avola with Hands Free Florida.

Bill To Ban The Use Of ‘West Bank' In Florida Schools And State Agencies Passes The Florida House

The proposal would mandate the use of ‘Judea and Samaria’ instead.

Senate Panel Votes To Advance Two Members Of The Public Service Commission

The change comes as high energy prices have become a top political issue.

Senate Panel OKs Taylor Hatch To Lead DCF As Senate Confirmation Process Begins

The 2026 Senate confirmation journey has begun for acting Department of Children and Families Secretary Taylor Hatch.

Weed Killer Chemical Found In Popular Bread Brands Tested By FL Health Officials

Testing by the FL Department of Health found elevated levels of the chemical glyphosate, a weed killer, in six popular bread brands.

David Jolly Blasts Other Gubernatorial Candidates For Not Calling Out Trump On Obama Post

‘President Trump did nothing wrong,’ one GOP candidate tells the Phoenix.

Coalition Working On Medicaid Expansion In Florida Grows By Two

Two national organizations are joining the effort by Florida Decides Healthcare to expand Medicaid to low-income childless adults.

FL Governor Candidate Banned From Tinder While Trying To 'Meet Young Female Voters'

"Time to meet young black voters where they are," James Fishback, a FL GOP gubernatorial candidate, tweeted after being banned from Tinder.

FL Voters Sue To Block DeSantis' Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting

Governor says his intention is not partisan, but because he will be ‘forced to’ due to a pending U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Back To School: Senate Panel OKs Bill Mandating Sickle Cell Education

‘As we all know, education overrides ignorance,’ patient tells legislators.

Proposal To Clarify If Ex-Felons Are Eligible To Vote Advances In The Senate – But Not In The House

The proposal (SB 132) has been pushed by voting rights advocates for years after more than 65% of Floridians approved Amendment 4 in 2018.

Jennifer Jenkins To Take On Randy Fine In Florida's 6th Congressional District Race

“This district doesn’t want a candidate shopping for relevance. It already has a Congressman who gets the job done," Evan Power said.

FL Store Closures Loom As Iconic Clothing Brand Operator Expected To File For Bankruptcy

The brand started as a sports store in Seattle in 1920.

Dedication Ceremony For Florida's Memorial To The Enslaved Takes Place In Tallahassee

The bronze sculpture called ‘Circle of Chains’ was installed across the street from the Capitol last spring.

Balancing Act: Bills To Both Regulate, Promote AI Data Centers Advance To Final Committee

A pair of AI bills aimed at environmental protection and business growth surrounding AI data centers advanced.

Another Tort Tussle In The State House

How to measure damages in liability claims?

Demand Grows For Doulas Who Can Help Moms With Addiction

“Don’t give me narcotics.” Emmalee Hortin, a doula, recalled one of her clients delivering that message to hospital staff.

DeSantis Administration Sued Over Changes To AIDS Insurance And Drugs Program

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation says the state didn’t follow the rules when it proposed deep cuts.

Proposed Private Cattle Grazing On State Lands Moves Along In First Public Hearing

Environmentalists worry about sensitive ecosystems and wildlife habitats.

Bill Would Require Corroboration For Anonymous Complaints Against Law Enforcement

A similar bill filed a year ago would have banned any and all such complaints against a law enforcement officer.

Florida To Tap In To Big Beautiful Bill School Choice Tax Credit

Florida will expand its school choice program further starting next year, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday.

Major Chain Sold For $620M Despite Recent Closures: See Remaining FL Restaurants

The total number of locations has declined by over 100 in less than two years.

CVS Health® offering measles vaccine to Florida residents amid the state’s current outbreak

Unvaccinated residents can receive a measles vaccine at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® locations across the state

Alex Vindman, Who Testified Against Trump During Impeachment, Enters FL Senate Race

Alex Vindman, who testified against President Trump in his first impeachment trial, is running for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Florida.

Whistleblower Alexander Vindman To Seek Florida Democratic Nomination For Senate

Vindman is the third major Democrat to enter the contest to challenge GOP incumbent Ashley Moody in November.

Revised School Shooter Bill Clears First House Panel After Campus Carry Dropped

A bill setting uniform standards for preparing and responding to active-shooter threats unanimously approved.

6 FL Restaurants Rank Best In Nation On Yelp's Annual List: Here's Where

The list features everything from a Michelin-starred steakhouse to classic Italian deli fare from Florida.

Maxwell Frost Punched In Utah

Florida U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost was assaulted while attending an event at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Friday night.

Fallout From Alex Pretti Killing: Trump Administration Facing Widespread Criticism

“The credibility of ICE and DHS is at stake,” he said on Sunday. “There must be a full joint federal and state investigation.”

House Budget Panel Eyes SNAP Changes And Their Effect On State Budget

The Department of Children and Families is being tight-lipped about how much Florida may have to spend to provide food benefits in 2028.

‘I Will Not Be Intimidated': Jack Smith Defends Trump Investigations Before House Panel

During the hearing, Trump posted on social media a suggestion that he would seek to prosecute Smith.

Free Chick-Fil-A For A Year: Here's How To Win In FL

Chick-Fil-A is offering a year's worth of free food in honor of its 80th anniversary. Here's how Florida customers could win.

New Deductions Await FL Taxpayers As Tax Season Opens

Tax season opens Monday, Jan. 26. Here's what Florida taxpayers should know about new deductions.

Angie Nixon To Run For Democratic Nomination For U.S. Senate

Jacksonville state Rep. Angie Nixon announced Thursday that she is running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate this year.