Agriculture Commissioner Fried Addresses Death Of Teen In Fatal Fall

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been hired to represent the father of the late Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old boy who fell to his death.

Lawsuit: So-Called ‘Don't Say Gay' Law May Have Free Speech Implications For FL, Students, Teachers

"Because DeSantis said it, doesn’t mean it’s true,” an LGBTQ advocate said. "Do not take DeSantis at his word. He's absolutely incorrect."

To Senior Citizens And The Poor With High Drug Costs, 15 Florida Republicans Say, "You're On Your Own!"

The U.S. House passed a bill on a bipartisan 232-193 vote that would limit the price of insulin; 15 Florida Republicans voted against it.

FL's Least Healthy Menu Item: Here's Where To Find It

A health and nutrition website offers its opinion on the most unwholesome menu options in all 50 states. Here's where to find the one in FL.

Gas Prices Remain Above $4 In Florida: AAA

Oil prices fell after President Biden said he plans to release 1 million barrels per day, and now other countries are considering it.

Girl Reunites With Publix Friend, 64th Grammy Awards: FL Good News

Facebook connection for a Sarasota woman turns into helping Ukraine refugees, 50th-anniversary celebration of Special Olympics: FL Good News

Florida LGBTQ Students, Parents, And Advocacy Group Sue State Over ‘Don't Say Gay' Law

Statewide LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Florida filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Gov. Ron DeSantis and state education officials.

Judge Strikes Down DeSantis's Legislation, Saying It "Intentionally Targets" Minorities And The Disabled

"Florida has repeatedly sought to make voting tougher for Black voters," Judge Walker stated, adding "three times is a pattern."

Justin Bieber In Florida: Pop Star To Arrive After 2-Year Wait

Justin Bieber's previously postponed concerts in Florida will finally kick off Thursday starting in Jacksonville.

State Lawmaker Calls For Permanent Closure Of Orlando Amusement Ride After Teen's Death

A teen's fatal fall at an amusement park sparked a senator to urge Florida Agriculture Commissioner Fried to permanently shut the ride down.

New Board Of Education Members Show Conservative Bent; Byrd Says Ideology In Fla., School System ‘Not Okay'

Two new women members of Florida's State Board of Education made their debuts Wednesday, revealing a conservative to far-right bent.

FL Voting Law Blocked In Part As Racially Discriminatory: Judge

A Florida judge issued a permanent injunction against several voting measures, including rules on drop boxes, solicitation and registration.

Florida Sues Feds Over Mask Mandates On Planes, Trains, Other Transportation Hubs

A federal face mask mandate for public transportation hubs is set to expire in less than a month.

DeSantis Veto Called By Crist "A Continuation Of His Legacy To Disenfranchise Minority Communities"

"It's another authoritarian play to rig our democracy -- shameful," Crist, a Democrat, said. The plan diminishes Black voting power.

U.S. Judge's Recusal Sought In Litigation Over Florida's Congressional Redistricting

After asking a federal trial judge for the recusal, voting-rights advocates moved to drop House and Senate leaders from the case.

DeSantis's Bill Called By Opponent An "Anti-LGBTQ Spectacle, Full Of Lies And Dangerous Rhetoric"

The bill has drawn national condemnation, the report states; the U.S. Dept. of Education will be on the lookout for civil rights violations.

FDA Authorizes 2nd Booster: What To Know In FL

Find out here who is eligible in Florida to get a second COVID-19 booster shot following the FDA's approval Tuesday.

Florida Senator: ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill Could Drive Teachers Out Of The State's Schools

An openly gay state legislator is warning that Florida's “Don't Say Gay” legislation could force teachers out of the classroom.

DeSantis Approves Boost To Parental Input On School Library Books; Critics Fear Bans

The group Equality Florida tweets out that DeSantis "continues his censorship and surveillance agenda," and deprives students of materials.

Oscars' Broadcast Mocks Florida's ‘Don't Say Gay' Legislation; Crist Blasts DeSantis

Three women during the Oscars chanted “gay” on stage; Crist said DeSantis's bills "silence teachers" and "harm millions" of LGBTQ students.

'Don't Say Gay' Bill Signed Into Law In Florida

Florida's Parental Rights in Education law prohibits instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

Best Places To Live, $3.2M Gift, Ukrainian Evacuees: FL Good News

Vets evacuate families from Ukraine; best places to live, three million-dollar-plus lottery winners, billionaire's donation: FL Good News

Florida's Jobless Rate Declines To 3.3 Percent; Economic Growth Continues

Florida gained more than 500,000 jobs during the past year, making for an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent as of February.

State, GOP, Ask U.S. Judge To Trim Legal Challenge To Florida's Voting Restrictions

The groups suing include the League Of Women Voters and the NAACP, the report indicates.

Billionaire Donates Hundreds Of Millions To Planned Parenthood, Including Fla., Centers

Since a 15-week abortion ban passed the Florida Legislature, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America has received $275 million.

‘Victims Of Communism Day' Mandate For Schools Heading To Governor's Desk

The report says a 2020 poll indicated there is "growing favorability toward socialism and communism among younger voters."

Bob Saget's Family Responds To Autopsy Photos, Online Rumors

The family of comedian and actor Bob Saget has commented on the final release of autopsy details. He died from a head injury at a FL hotel.

DeSantis Refuses To Take On Pressing Issues, "Insulting" The People Of Florida, Fried Says

Nikki Fried, Florida's Democratic commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, says these issues are being ignored by DeSantis.

Fla., Democrats Highlight Protection Of Obamacare As An Issue In 2022 Elections, Look To Protect It

Florida Democrats marked the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act by warning voters the health care law could be in jeopardy.

Florida High Schoolers Will Soon Need To Know About Finances, Money Management To Graduate

Do Florida high school students know how to complete various IRS forms? What about a loan application? Can they manage bank statements?

Fla., Legislative Black Caucus On Gender: Chair And Three Other Black Women Have Risen To Leadership

This occurs against the backdrop of confirmation hearings for the first Black female to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.

DeSantis Faces Backlash From LGBTQ Community, Disney Workers Over So-Called “Don't Say Gay” Bill

Disney employees prepared to walk out to Twitter religious references; the so-called “Don't Say Gay” bill prompts nationwide outrage.

LGBTQ Asks: "Where's DeSantis? Using All His Energy To Fuel Divisiveness And Issue Proclamations" That Don't Address Florida's Real Problems

Lia Thomas is the rightful and only winner, according to the NCAA, in the 500-yard freestyle competition.

Florida's Average Teacher Salary Lags Well Behind Other States, Report States

According to a nationwide union that tracks and compares salaries, according to the report, Florida under DeSantis is 50th out of 50 states.

U.S. Judge Demands More Information In Lawsuit Over Florida Voting Restrictions

A federal judge has ordered parties to a lawsuit targeting last year's state election restrictions to explain how the bill passed.

Fla., Criminal Defense Lawyers: Supreme Court Nominee Jackson Shouldn't Be ‘Shamed' For Serving As A Public Defender

Group charges Republicans with "obstructionist and odious thinking," the report states, following the first day of Judge Jackson's hearings.

DeSantis Could Support Legislation Which Resulted In Death Threats To A Woman -- Report

They call themselves the “First Wives” club, but unlike their Hollywood counterparts, they say they are the ones in the crosshairs.

Legislature Bans Teachers, Other School Staff, From Using Zip-Ties, Handcuffs On Students

“At the end of the day, this bill is about keeping students safe and giving parents a piece of mind,” Sen. Book, A Democrat, said.

More-Transmissible Omicron Variant Seeps Into Florida; What Will It Mean For The Pandemic?

A newer, catchable variant, identified as BA.2, has been detected in Fla., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Emergency Care For Kids At Various Locations — Without Parental Consent — Clears Fla., Legislature

Doctors could soon be able to perform emergency medical care on minors in various locations and without parental consent.