World AIDS Day: Florida Is Heavily Impacted By The HIV/AIDS Epidemic

State officials on Tuesday commemorated those who are living with or have lost their lives due to HIV/AIDS, a global public health issue.

Florida's Grim Milestone — At Least 1 Million COVID-19 Infections; Critics Blast DeSantis For ‘Hands-Off’ Approach To Pandemic

For the first time, Florida has reached at least 1 million COVID-19 infections, a grim milestone that rose over nine months time.

Gov. DeSantis And Education Chief Order Schools To Stay Open Through End Of School Year

Arguing schools are the safest place for children during the pandemic, DeSantis and Corcoran ordered they remain open through '20-'21.

U.S. Appeals Court: Lifetime Computer Ban For Sex Offender Doesn’t Violate First Amendment

A federal appeals court has upheld a lifetime ban on computer use for a South Florida sex offender.

U.S. Senate Runoffs: Was Biden Win A Fluke Or Has Georgia Flipped To Blue?

Democrat Biden flipped Georgia with a 13,000 vote lead, buoying the spirit of Democrats who have dubbed the state “Joe’gia," angering Trump.

Gov. DeSantis Extends His Ban On Letting Local Leaders Enforce COVID Mask Mandates

With DeSantis's action, local government leaders will remain powerless to put teeth into their mask mandates against COVID-19 anytime soon.

2020 Hurricane Season Surpassed Forecast Of ‘Above Normal’ Activity

What was expected to be a busy 2020 Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close, surpassing initial predictions.

Full Moon Eclipse As November Ends: Will FL Weather Cooperate?

The penumbral lunar eclipse Monday is a prelude to can’t-miss December sky shows in Florida, including the colorful, prolific Geminids.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines Looming For Florida Cards, Packages

Deadlines are here for FedEx, U.S. Postal Service and UPS packages to ship from Florida during the 2020 holiday season.

Almost 2,200 K-12 Students Tested Positive For COVID-19 Last Week In Florida Schools, As Holiday Gatherings Approached

There were 3,655 new COVID-19 cases related to Florida public and private K-12 schools, colleges, and universities the week of Nov. 15-21.

Why Face Masks Belong At Your Holiday Gatherings – 7 Things You Need To Know About Wearing Them

COVID-19 has disrupted our daily lives, and it is poised to completely disrupt the holiday season.

President Of Florida Defense Attorneys Says In-Person Jury Trials Are Not Safe Enough

Coronavirus is disrupting jury trials, as defendants, court personnel, and even the accused contract the virus during proceedings.

Educators, Families Waiting On Revised Emergency Order On How FL Schools Will Function

It’s been almost a week since Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said he would revise an emergency order on reopening schools.

Virtual Committee Meetings, Zoom Testimony On Bills And Other Options For State Legislatures In A Pandemic

Florida’s legislative session may look different in the new year, as it grapples with the continued effects of the global pandemic.

Georgia Election Officials Hope Third Time’s A Charm As They Ready For New Recount

Secretary of State Raffensperger will announce when elections offices will count the presidential race ballots for the third time.

Univ. Of S. Florida Will Keep Some Undergraduate Education Programs, But Changes And Cuts Are Still Possible

After weeks of pushback, USF President Steven Currall announced the university will “continue offering" undergraduate degrees.

Immigration Advocates Push Biden To Not Just Bring Back DACA, But Expand It

Advocates, who saw how "easily" Trump took away the program, would like it re-affirmed, expanded, and written into law.

Scott Announces COVID Diagnosis Following Campaign Appearance In Georgia Senate Races

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott announced Friday that he is infected with the coronavirus and is working from his home in Naples.

Coral Reef Restoration And Other Resilience Projects Win National Funding

Florida has netted nearly $13 million in public-private grants from the National Coastal Resilience Fund for restoration projects.

11th Circuit Blocks S. Florida Prohibitions On ‘Conversion Therapy’ For Minors As Unconstitutional

A divided panel of a federal appeals court has barred enforcement of ordinances in Boca Raton and Palm Beach County.

Newly Elected Kat Cammack Of Florida Will Become Youngest GOP Woman In U.S. House Of Representatives In 2021

At 32, Ms. Cammack will represent the Gainesville-based 3rd Congressional District.

Online Learning Students Must Take Statewide Exams In-Person At Public Schools, Even During A Pandemic

Months ago, the state sent out a memo alerting administrators that public school students will resume statewide testing in '20-'21.

Florida Man Saves Puppy From Alligator's Jaws: Watch

A three-month-old puppy was rescued when his owner jumped in an Estero pond to pry him from the firm grip of an alligator.

DeSantis Shares Plans To Deliver COVID Vaccines, But State Will Not Mandate That Floridians Take Them

Florida hospitals should begin receiving vaccines targeting COVID-19 within three to six weeks.

Florida And Colorado Make The Finalist List For Space Command HQ

The Air Force named sites in Florida, Colorado and four other states finalists to permanently house the U.S. Space Command headquarters.

Gov. DeSantis Traveled To Washington For Talks About Distributing COVID Vaccines

After spending Tuesday on the Capitol’s fourth floor for the House and Senate’s organizational sessions, DeSantis was off to Washington.

Some Parents, Teachers, Push For Online Learning Next Semester; 3,146 New COVID Cases Related To Schools

With nearly 22,000 COVID-19 cases related to Florida schools since September, parents, teachers ask the state to continue virtual learning.

Florida Senate Elects New President, Wilton Simpson, Who Pledges To Cut Spending Amid Pandemic

Simpson, sworn in as the 89th president of the Florida Senate, pledged to cut spending and make “structural changes" to the state budget.

New Florida House Speaker Lays Out Expansive Agenda, COVID-19 Notwithstanding

Chris Sprowls, the new Speaker of the Florida House, acknowledged Tuesday that COVID-19 will preoccupy the legislative session this year.

Some Lawmakers Missed The Legislature’s Organization Session Tuesday Because Of COVID-19

The list of Florida lawmakers who have tested positive for COVID-19 has been rising, but we don’t know by how much.

RN Says: Wear Masks. ‘The Governor Here In Florida, We Haven’t Heard A Peep Out Of Him In I Don’t Know How Long’

Registered nurse Cynthia Butler twice tested positive for COVID-19 and still works at the same health care facility.

State Offers $57 Million From VW “Dieselgate” Settlement For Clean, Electric School Buses

School districts in Florida’s most polluted and populous regions are eligible to share $57 million to replace diesel-fueled school buses.

Florida's LGBTQ Community To Host Vigils To Recognize Transgender Lives Lost To Violence

Transgender Day of Remembrance is Friday, and LGBTQ communities will host vigils to recognize transgender lives lost to violence.

Newly Elected Members Of The U.S. House Converge On Washington, Including Five From Florida

They’ve won; now, newly elected members of the U.S. House of Representatives are spending their first days in the nation's capital.

Georgia’s Runoff Elections For U.S. Senate Lure Big PACs Ready To Spend Cash

Political action committees are readying to spread their influence and get into the fray involving the upcoming, critical runoffs.

Florida Sen. Rick Scott Quarantines Following A Georgia Campaign Event For Two Pivotal U.S Senate Seats

Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott of Florida tweeted Saturday that he is “immediately” quarantining following a Georgia campaign event.

FL Election Results Fair, Early Voting Worked: Patch Readers Say

Over half of Florida survey respondents said they voted by absentee ballots in the election and most voters are confident in the results.

Tropical Storm Eta Crosses Florida; Weather Experts On Alert As Historic Hurricane Season Remains Active

Tropical Storm Eta made its second Florida landfall at Cedar Key, on the Gulf Coast west of Gainesville on Thursday, and was moving.

While Joblessness Remains High, First-Time Claims Decline In Florida

First-time unemployment claims in Florida dipped below 30,000 last week for the first time since March 21.

Trump Wins Florida; Ad Falsely Ties Biden To Venezuelan Socialists

Video targeting Florida’s growing Venezuelan population falsely claimed regime wanted Biden to win.