FL Deputy Survives Gunshot Thanks To Body Camera, Sheriff Says

The 31-year-old shooter was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree premeditated murder, authorities said.

DeSantis's Priority Vaccine Legislation Makes It To Senate Floor

SB 1756 cleared three Senate panels, but a companion bill hasn’t been heard by any House committee.

Talarico Wins Democratic Primary For US Senate In Texas; Cornyn And Paxton Go To GOP Runoff

As of later Wednesday morning, Talarico led Crockett, 53% to 45.7%, with 91% of the votes counted.

Execution Of Convicted FL Man Set After Cop's Death

A man was convicted of shooting and killing a Florida police officer with his own service weapon during a traffic stop.

Timeline Of Confusion: A Look At FL's Cost Projections For ‘Alligator Alcatraz,' ‘Deportation Depot'

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) drastically adjusted its calculations at least five times between June and November 2025.

Florida Republican Bill Targeting Public Sector Labor Unions Moves To Full Senate

‘This bill is the unions’ nail in the coffin,’ said South Florida Democratic Sen. Shevrin Jones before the committee's vote.

DeSantis Links Redistricting To Supreme Court Ruling, But That May Not Come Down By April 20

The governor has called a special session on that date, saying the state will be ‘forced’ to redistrict, citing the Voting Rights Act.

Chief Judge Schiltz: ‘One Way Or Another, ICE Will Comply With This Court's Orders'

U.S. District Court Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz said the federal judiciary is prepared to hold Trump administration officials in crimina ...

CDC: Florida Has 107 Confirmed Measles Cases

DOH puts the number of confirmed cases at 104. That number spikes to 114 when non-confirmed cases are included.

FL Man Buried In Mud For Days Found Alive: Sheriff

A missing FL man is in critical condition after spending days buried shoulder-deep in mud without access to food or water, officials said.

The Watermark at Marco Island hosts grand opening event

Marco Island’s first assisted living and memory care community hosts five-star celebration

This FL Olympian Is Bringing Home Gold — And Some Extra Cash

Athletes in Florida and nationwide will receive more than $3 million in bonus money promised by the United States for their wins.

Florida GOP Voters Say A DeSantis Endorsement For Governor Would Mean More Than Trump's

The poll consisted of 657 likely Republican voters conducted between Feb. 16-20. The margin of error is +/- 4.38 points.

Eyeball Recognition, Surveillance Towers Part Of $40 Million Immigration Awards For Local Police

DeSantis, Cabinet approve the latest portion of a $250 million state grant for enforcement.

Contaminated Meatballs Sold At Major Grocery Chain: What FL Shoppers Should Know

The recalled meatballs may contain metal.

Federal Ruling In Florida Ballot Initiative Restriction Challenge Could Have National Implications

The law allows the state to levy a $50,000 fine against an organization that allows those categories of people to even handle petitions.

Freeze Dropped Agricultural Production By $3 Billion, Ag Commissioner Estimates

Early data following the unusually cold weather that blanketed Florida this month and last show that producers lost more than $3 billion.

Leafblowers, Door-To-Door Salesmen, And Surplus Land Addressed In Senate-Passed Ag Bill

Florida senators gave unanimous approval Thursday to an omnibus agricultural bill that would turn over state-owned land to agriculture.

Communities Fight ICE Detention Centers, But Have Few Tools To Stop Them

ICE’s plans to convert industrial buildings into new detention facilities have recently faced fierce opposition over humanitarian concerns.

Jaguar Slammed Into Back Of FL School Bus, Became Wedged Underneath It: Watch

A witness filmed a Jaguar slamming into the back of a FL school bus and becoming wedged underneath it after failing to slow down.

Pasco County State Rep Kevin Steele Drops Out Of Race For CFO

Steele said in his statement that he has spoken with Ingoglia and is giving him his “full and total endorsement.”

FL Property Taxes Would Be Immediately Phased Out Under Proposal

The proposal is unlikely to appear on the ballot this fall, as the Senate has yet to file any measures so far regarding property taxes.

More Closures Could Be Coming For This Popular Seafood Chain: See FL Locations

The latest developments follow a 2024 bankruptcy filing and dozens of closures.

Florida House Backs Down Amid DeSantis Criticism: Emergency Dollars Can Be Used On Immigration

Republican House Speaker Danny Perez, who’s long feuded with DeSantis, said this would include immigration.

Florida House Votes To Add Conditions For Receiving Unemployment Benefits

Supporters say the proposal will stop alleged fraud in the system — but critics say there’s little proof backing that up.

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.