DeSantis's Congressional Redistricting Plan Blasted, Called "An Overall Attack On Black Voters"

"We have a governor (DeSantis) who wants to take us backwards," said Democrat Dotie Joseph, who went on to add, "We are not going back."

WATCH: Big Rattlesnake Removed From Doorsteps Of Florida Home

The homeowner contacted deputies after the unwanted guest showed up at her Florida house.

Gas Prices Could Jump Back Up At Pump With Crude Oil Developments: AAA

Floridians have seen gas prices slowly drop about 27 cents in the last month, which have been the lowest since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Florida's New Abortion Law Aims To Reduce Smoking Among Women Who May Become Pregnant

While the focus was on Florida's abortion ban signed by DeSantis, the new law also aims to discourage smoking among pregnant women.

Fla., Education Officials Reject 54 Math Textbooks, But Offer No Substantiated Claims Why

The report indicates Republicans are again using the "misnomer" of "critical race theory" to support this action.

Easter Dining FL Restaurant Specials For Dine-In, Carryout

Easter and Passover dinner specials can be found at Fleming's Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Ruth's Chris, and other Florida restaurant chains.

Fla., Legislature Prepares To Consider DeSantis's New Congressional Map; Redistricting Suit Advances

DeSantis produced an "unconstitutional map that erases Black and Brown voices from the electoral process," said Democrat Annette Taddeo.

Trump Sends Cash To Super PAC, Then Fills Airwaves With "Unsubstantiated Claims" Against Kemp

"It is yet another sign of the important role Georgia continues to play in national politics," the report states.

Hotly-Debated Education Bills Left Out, In Analysis On Florida Lawmaker “Grades” For 2022 Session

Republicans in the House and Senate largely got good grades — As and Bs — in an analysis on education policies.

Voting Rights Act Is Hanging By A Thread; Fla., Ruling May Allow Supreme Court To Cut It

It's an exceedingly rare federal ruling striking down restrictions on voting that the GOP-dominated Florida Legislature approved last year.

Health Officials Urge Vaccination Against Serious, Bacterial Illness; 21 Cases In 10 Fla., Counties

Florida health officials continue to investigate an outbreak of a serious, sometimes fatal bacterial illness known as meningococcal disease.

Dolphin Found Impaled With 'Spear-Like Object' On FL Beach

Authorities said a necropsy revealed that the dolphin was still alive before it was pierced in the head. They now want to know who did it.

Florida McDonald's Shuts Down After Rat Infestation Caught On Video

A video recently shared to social media shows rats running free in the kitchen of a Florida McDonald's.

Free Coffee At FL Wawa Stores: How To Get Yours

Thursday marks Wawa's 58th anniversary, featuring free coffee giveaways and special events across Florida.

DeSantis's Actions Would Eliminate "One, Possibly Two" Black-Held Districts in Florida

DeSantis reemphasized Tuesday that he's determined to eliminate consideration of race in drawing new districts.

Key Lawmakers Push To Convene For Another Special Session, This Time Over Property Insurance Woes

This occurs with about a week to go before the Florida Legislature launches a special session on a new congressional districts map.

‘Fatherhood' Initiative To Become Law; Mostly Republicans There As DeSantis "Disses" Democrats

An initiative to address Florida's “fatherhood” crisis received bipartisan support in the Fla., Legislature, and is expected to become law.

Cases Of Babies Born With Syphilis Have Risen During COVID Pandemic, In Fla., And Elsewhere, CDC Says

Certain sexual transmitted diseases spiked across the nation and in Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 -- report

Newly Signed Law Expands Higher Education Tuition Waivers To More Fla., Foster Care Youths

For several years, Florida lawmakers have been providing more opportunities for foster kids to access tuition waivers and fee exemptions.

FL Woman Wins $1M Lottery, Plans To Pay Off Mom's House

Tenesia Hollins, 41, of Pensacola purchased the winning ticket recently from a Winn-Dixie grocery store.

Florida Babysitter Put Toddler In Dryer, Spun Him Around: Deputies

Florida deputies said the toddler told them that Amber Chapman, 35, put him in a dryer, closed the door, and he "went round and round."

FL Man Steals $600K In Cryptocurrency From Homeowner: Police

Police said Aaron Motta was supposed to be installing security equipment for a homeowner when he stole $600K in cryptocurrency.

77 FL Billionaires Are Among World’s Richest: Forbes 2022 List

Forbes' World's Billionaires List has 77 FL residents, including Donald Trump. Fortunes on the list dropped by over $400 billion in total.

Norovirus In FL: Why Cases Are Increasing

Public health officials in FL say cases of the highly contagious norovirus stomach bug are tied to shipments of tainted oysters.

Who Influenced Divisive Florida College Survey On Political Leanings? Many Questions Still Unanswered

Last summer, the state university system made a deal with Florida State for up to $75,000, to develop an objective, nonpartisan survey.

With Florida People In Need, DeSantis Spends Most Time Complaining About President Biden And Pushing Political Ambitions

Because DeSantis does this, Democrat Dixon said, Florida residents suffer from the highest housing and health care costs in the country.

Starting July 1, Most Public School Staff Cannot Use Handcuffs, Zip-Ties On Students

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four bills late last month, including term limits for school boards and library books allowed at public schools.

"Performative Partnership," DeSantis Says? Lawyers, However, Back Judge Walker

It's tempting to shrug one's shoulders when politicians blast away at judges who rule against them.

$3M Snell Isle Estate, $4M Historic Sarasota Mansion: FL Dream Homes

A restored Tampa luxury that features pristine landscaping, a $6M Anna Maria Island beach home, a 1950s Gulfport cottage: FL Dream Homes

Babies Born Rays' Fans, Miami Dog Rescue, Tortoise Day: FL Good News

Helping charities by dining out in Brandon, $25,000 award goes to teacher, and over 1,000 pounds of sand used for festival: FL Good News

After Fla., Legislature Uproar, New Law Changes Language Describing Black Children

DeSantis signed into law a bill that will essentially change the way Black children are portrayed and described in Florida law.

Democrat Adams Calls DeSantis's Bill "Political Showmanship, Attempting To Demonize A Particular Group"

The report indicates Adams invited Floridians to New York, if they have any objections to DeSantis's bill.

With But 15 Minutes For Democrats to See It, Republicans "Slip In" Language Attacking LGBTQ Students

Republicans used a last-minute legislative maneuver to slip language that could lead to banning transgenders from playing on girls' teams.

Florida's New College Survey On Political Leanings May Have Flaws That Could Invalidate Results

It's determined 2 days after thousands of Florida college students, faculty members received surveys on political and ideological leanings.

National Burrito Day 2022 Is April 7: Where To Find Deals In FL

April 7 is National Burrito Day. Here's where to find the best deals at Florida restaurants.

WWE Hall Of Famer Tamara Lynn Sytch Involved In Deadly FL Crash

Police said they've obtained a sample of Tamara Lynn Sytch's blood to determine if she was impaired when the deadly crash occurred.

Florida Couple Finds 5 Pearls In Their Oysters

Jewelry experts say only 1 in about 10,000 wild oysters will produce a pearl. Imagine a Florida couple's reaction when they found five!

Republicans Called "Hypocrites" By Democrat Sen. Parent After Georgia Senate Passes Bill

So-called college free-speech zones could soon be nothing but a memory in Georgia after the Senate passed a bill Monday.

Body Of Missing FL Mom Found In Shallow Grave, Ex-Boyfriend Arrested

Cassie Carli, 37, vanished following a custody exchange with her ex-boyfriend, Marcus Spanevelo, on March 27, investigators said.

​Florida Planned Parenthood Closure is Focus of National Prayer

As Abortionists Await Billionaire Bucks, American Life League’s Marian Blue Wave Prays to Close Sarasota’s Gulf Coast Mega Abortion Facility