Rarely Sighted Chief Science Officer Appears, While DeSantis Touts Millions In Cleanup Projects

DeSantis is touting funding for local projects to reduce pollution from faulty sewer systems and septic tanks.

Vaccine Clinics For Young Kids Have Launched At Some Florida Schools; Others Await Pfizer Doses

COVID-19 vaccines for young kids are already available through some school districts in Florida offering clinics on campuses.

How Did A Parents' Bill Of Rights Turn Into A Mask Mandate Controversy In Florida Schools?

The Parents' Bill of Rights, sponsored by State Rep. Erin Grall in the 2021 legislative session, was criticized for its vague language.

FL Senate Unveils Draft Maps Proposing New Districts For Congress, Legislature

First drafts of redrawn voting districts were unveiled Wednesday afternoon by the Florida Senate Committee on Reapportionment.

U.S. Reps In Glasgow Aim To Bolster Climate-Rescue Efforts At Global Conference

Florida Rep. Kathy Castor told conferees Wednesday “America is back and we are ready to lead on the climate crisis,” at the global summit.

DeSantis Would Give Parents The Right To Sue Over Vax Mandates In Special Session

DeSantis boasted in his opinion he also "protected individual Floridians and small businesses by keeping Florida open," the report states.

Paid Family And Medical Leave Still On The Table In Congress? Advocates Say It's Essential

Paid leave for families was recently sidelined from President Joe Biden's federal spending package for social programs.

PHOTOS: SpaceX Brings Astronauts Home After 200-Day Mission

See photos as SpaceX brought four NASA astronauts home after six months at the International Space Station.

Only Three Fla., School Districts Of 67 Have Strict Mask Mandates Following Legal Battles

Weeks ago, the system was ablaze in political, legal battles over mask mandates; only districts Alachua, Broward, and Dade have kept them.

With Vaccine Mandates Under Fire, Fla., Reaches A Target: 60 Percent Of Residents Are Fully Vaccinated

The GOP-led Florida Legislature has scheduled a special session next week to prohibit vaccine mandates related to businesses.

Casey DeSantis Makes Public Appearance To Announce Anti-Drug Initiative

Florida First Lady DeSantis, undergoing treatment, made a public appearance Friday during a school assembly in Pinellas County.

A New Version Of The Delta Variant Has Been Spreading Globally And Been Detected In Florida

Floridians are likely familiar with the delta variant, which is highly contagious, spreads faster and causes more COVID-19 infections.

DeSantis Wants Felony Penalties For ‘Ballot Harvesting' And More Hurdles For Voters

"Older people and shut-ins unable to vote in person" would be penalized and possibly face prison, under DeSantis's "Ballot Harvesting" law.

Anti-Vaccine Group Encourages People In Florida And Other States To ‘Take A Sick Day' Protesting Vaccine Mandates

Several demonstrations, across the nation and worldwide, including some cities in Florida, are scheduled to take place at local town halls.

So Far, Texas-Style Abortion Bill In Florida Seems Headed Nowhere In The Legislature

No companion bill has appeared yet in the Florida Senate, the report indicates; a Republican is its lone sponsor.

Democrats' Push For Political Parity In Redistricting Irks House Committee Chair

The Democrat Geller said that he is "interested in results" and to assure that there is a "fair process," the report indicates.

DeSantis's Bid In Special Session For OSHA Alternative Might Not Work In Practice

If DeSantis's proposals pass, a Democrat said, it could make the state "less safe" while contributing to another unwelcome COVID-19 surge.

Fla., Advocates Disappointed To Devastated By Exclusion Of Paid Family Leave In Biden Plan

Florida health care advocacy groups are "disappointed," the report states.

State Takes Away $208,800 In Monthly Salaries From Local School Board Members In Eight Districts

The State Board of Education has withheld $208,800 from eight Florida school boards, targeting the salaries of board members.

DeSantis Sets Nov. 15 Start Date For Special Session Of FL Legislature

DeSantis, as promised, called the Florida Legislature into special session to undercut President Joe Biden's vaccine policies.

Americans In Climate-Threatened Regions Anxious For Solutions From World Summit

Florida "frequently cited as ground zero for climate change;" flooded beach towns will be abandoned along millions of miles of coastlines.

Photos: The Search For Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie

The disappearance and death of Petito, and then of her boyfriend Laundrie, prompted a national search and created a social media phenomenon.

‘A Surprise To All Of Us': Reactions To DeSantis's Call For Special Session On Vaccines Mandates

DeSantis's announcement to call the session was termed "a distraction" and "a direct swipe at the Biden administration," the report states.

Some School Districts Sold On Strict Mask Mandates Are Now Softening Their Policies

It's occurring whether a decline in COVID cases, the ability to vaccinate students as young as 12, or intense pressure from state officials.

Risk Analysis: Florida Among Four States Most Threatened By Climate-Caused Flooding

Florida is one of four states most at risk of severe damage due to flooding caused by climate change.

DeSantis, In Rhetorical Shift, De-Emphasizes Promotion Of COVID Vaccines

Currently DeSantis "spends more time fighting with the Biden administration and school boards" rather than encouraging vaccination - report.

Redistricting Panels Weigh Issues, Including Concerns About Internet Access

Democrats raised fresh concerns Wednesday during hearings on new district maps for Florida House and Senate and congressional seats.

DeSantis Squares Off Against Feds Over Potential Threats To School Officials

DeSantis said he plans to defy the Justice Department, adding he believes Att. General Merrick Garland's edict "is designed to intimidate."

U.S. Rep Castor, Other Climate Leaders Call For Passage Of Biden's Historic Climate Agenda

Congresswoman Kathy Castor of Tampa is a longtime proponent of creating clean, green jobs, replacing legacy jobs, the report states.

Confessions of a Reluctant Long Island Psychic, Wonderful Read!

East Patchogue author Cindi Sansone-Braff new book is now available.

Abuse Survivors At Old Florida Reform Schools Want Compensation For Sexual And Physical Suffering

The "horrific experiences and abusive practices" reportedly took place between 1940 and 1975, according to those who told their stories.

S. Poverty Law Center Focuses On Federal Legislation Following Loss In Amendment 4 Appeal

The court's ruling indicated the women represented by the SPLC "failed to show" they were intentionally singled out, the report says.

FL Wetlands, Waterways Face Development And Potential Harm As Vacated Trump Rules Linger

Trump's decision still in place could cause "serious environmental harm," according to a U.S. District Court judge's Aug. 31 ruling.

U.S. Sees Uptick In Anti-Asian Hate; Fla., Democrats Want Students To Learn About Asian American History

This curriculum request from lawmakers follows 18 months of hate, violence, and discrimination against Asian Americans and Asian immigrants.

Saying “I Believe His Time Is Up,” State Sen. Annette Taddeo Runs To Unseat DeSantis

Filing paperwork Monday, Taddeo also criticized DeSantis's COVID-19 policies, including mask mandates in public schools, the report states.

2022 Governor's Race: Top Democrat Contenders Are Up Against DeSantis's Stockpile Of Funds

The top contenders for the Democratic gubernatorial primary in 2022, U.S. Rep. Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Fried, are compiling cash.

COVID's Impacts On Student Mental Health Are ‘Widespread And Deeply Concerning'; DeSantis Touts Initiatives

The turbulent and stressful COVID-19 crisis has impacted mental health issues, including instances of suicidal thoughts among students.

Charlie Crist Vows To Push For Legalizing Marijuana: ‘Countless Floridians Have Had Their Lives Ruined'

In his campaign for governor of Florida in 2022, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist on Thursday vowed to support legalizing recreational pot.

State Health Department Report: More Than Half Of Young Kids, Teens In Florida Vaccinated

An official from the state health department told lawmakers recently more than half of young people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Top Democrat On Fla., House Redistricting Panel Calls For Public Hearings; No Response From GOP Chair

The top-ranking Democrat on the Florida House Redistricting Committee again called for public hearings to receive citizen comments.