Eat Free On Halloween 2020 In FL: Restaurant Steals & Deals

Florida eateries are rolling out scary good treats - minus the tricks - with freebies, BOGOs & special menus for the spooky season.

Marine Marvel: Unlikely Duo Spotted Off Florida Coast

A Florida marine biologist described the sighting as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

More Than 2,000 New COVID-19 Cases Related To Florida Schools; 12,660 Cases In All Since Early September

COVID-19 infections at Florida schools continue to rise, with more than 2,000 new cases between Oct. 18 and Oct. 24.

Florida Voting Rights Group Deploying Volunteer ‘Poll Monitors’ At Polling Sites

The group plans to ensure voters in battleground states are protected from "intimidation, misinformation, and other potential issues."

These 10 FL Preemies In Halloween Costumes Are Just Delicious

Fun-sized costumes offer comfort to parents of newborn preemies in Tallahassee.

Young Voters May Play A Big Role In The Upcoming Election — But Will They Turn Out?

Gay, 25, a second grade teacher assistant at a private Tallahassee school, believes young voters will play a key role in the election.

Rights Advocates Warn Of Potential Roadblocks As Early Voting Continues In Florida

Voting-rights organizations warned Floridians Tuesday about pitfalls they may encounter during the remaining days of voting.

Student Loan Crisis: Politicians Are Struggling With Staggering Student Loan Debt, Just Like The Rest Of Us

Influential politicians are also saddled — more than $200,000 in two cases, and several others with college loan obligations over $100,000.

Homestead And Veterans Amendments On Smooth Road Toward Approval

Proposed Constitutional Amendments 5 and 6, tweaking property-tax laws, wouldn’t cost much and wouldn’t change much, according to analysts.

FL Closing In On 800,000 COVID-19 Infections As Election Day Looms; Third In The Nation For Cases

The Florida Department of Health on Monday reported 782,013 COVID-19 infections, up from more than 3,300 the day before.

Supreme Court Refuses To Take Up Equal Rights Amendment Dispute; Advocates Persist

The Supreme Court has rebuffed women's efforts to get the Equal Rights Amendment enshrined in the Constitution, the report states.

Organizations Urge Florida A.G. Moody To Withdraw From Supreme Court Challenge To Affordable Care Act

The outcome, the letter states, would "threaten the health and well-being of Floridians" who lack proper health insurance.

Former Pa. Candidate For Governor Now At Center Of Trump Administration Vaccine Push

A central figure in the federal government’s coronavirus vaccine effort is a Pennsylvanian who two years ago lost a primary fight.

A.G. Moody Takes Hand In Settlement Agreement In Antitrust Action Against Solid-Waste Giants

It involves a $4.6 billion merger between two giant garbage collection and recycling corporations.

Pence In The State Capital Rips On Joe Biden’s Health Care Plans

Pence did not wear a face mask at this event, despite recent national COVID-19 surges.

Gaetz: Luxury Trump Hotel’s Below-Market Room Charges Were Clerical Error. ‘I Don’t Believe I Stayed There’

When U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz's latest Federal Election Commission filings came in, it seemed like he had a big problem on his hands.

More Than 10,000 Cases Of COVID-19 Related To Fla., Schools, With University Data Included

The Florida Dept. of Health data shows 10,317 cases of COVID-19 related to Florida public and private schools, colleges and universities.

DeSantis Will Allow Additional Family Members, Including Children, To Visit Relatives In Nursing Homes

DeSantis further relaxed rules governing visits to relatives in nursing homes and envisioned family gatherings on Thanksgiving.

Florida A.G. Moody Joins Massive Antitrust Action Against Google, Alleging Harm To Consumers, Competitors

Attorney General Ashley Moody has joined a federal and multi-state antitrust action accusing Google LLC of monopolizing the markets.

Florida-Puerto Rico Connection Highlighted As The Island Makes A New Bid For Statehood

The long-debated possibility of statehood for Puerto Rico is gaining traction — a development sure to be watched closely.

Some Fla., School Districts Wary About Relaxing COVID Safety Rules; Others Are Considering Changes

North Florida’s Hamilton County School District is completing its second month of brick-and-mortar classroom instruction.

Drag Queens Energize The LGBTQ Community In Florida To ‘Vote Blue’

A trio of drag queens are campaigning for Florida Democrats using short videos released on social media.

1,306 New COVID Cases Related To Florida Schools; State Data On Universities Is Sparse This Week

New state data show 1,306 COVID-19 cases related to Florida public and private K-12 schools and colleges from Oct. 11-17.

Florida’s COVID-19 Death Toll May Be Skewed; Florida Surgeon General To Conduct A Fatality Review

There are now questions surrounding the timing of the reporting and "counting" of deaths, according to the health department.

Two Weeks From Nov. 3: Could Election Hinge On People With No Party Affiliation, And GOP Defectors To Biden?

Republicans led on the first day of in-person early voting in the general election, with 144,562 ballots compared to 140,753 Democrats.

Vice-Presidential Candidate Harris Campaigns In Florida, Decries Vote Suppression

Harris campaigned in Fla., saying powerful forces including Trump are trying to “confuse people about the integrity of our voting system."

‘A Culture Of Black Reticence And Black Hypersensitivity’: Race And Police Reforms Take Center Stage In Election

As a Black man living in Florida’s state capital, Joshua Johnson believes police procedures regarding communities of color need to change.

Another Florida Poll Suggests A Nail-Biter Of An Election Between Donald Trump And Joe Biden

A new Mason-Dixon poll gives Democrat Biden a slim lead over Trump in Florida — 48 percent preferring Biden, 45 percent preferring Trump.

Federal Rural Health Panel Offers Little Help For The Public On COVID-19

Colyer, a Republican, continues to tout hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment despite warnings about its use.

DeSantis Joins Trump As The President Seeks Senior-Citizen Votes In Fort Myers

Gov. DeSantis joined President Trump in Fort Myers Friday to participate in a “Protecting America’s Seniors” rally.

How Likely Are Car Vs. Deer Collisions In Florida?

Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. Here's how likely it is you'll hit a deer in Florida, according to State Farm.

Florida Supreme Court Gives Elections Officials A Deadline To Respond To Legal Attack On Primary Ballot Initiative

Studies indicate the amendment could "dilute Black-majority districts" and count "GOP and non-affiliated white votes."

Dark Money Fuels Effort To Hinder Florida Citizens From Changing Constitution — ‘It’s Just The Way It Happened’

There are questions as to why the organization replaced officers and changed its title.

Just Another Working Mom: GOP Sen. Blackburn Leads The Fan Club For Barrett’s Supreme Court Nomination

U.S. Sen. Blackburn is one of two Republican women on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Thousands Of Public Comments Show Overwhelming Opposition To M-CORES Toll-Road Projects

More than 90 percent of people who commented on proposed construction of three massive toll roads through rural Florida oppose the plan.

Tough Calls Over Local Mask Mandates; DeSantis Renders Them Toothless, And Trump Goes Maskless

Tempers flared and tensions were evident Tuesday, in the latest chapter of the desultory, dangerous circus that is DeSantis and Trump.

U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Barrett Avoids Specific Questions On Abortion And Other Contentious Issues

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Barrett dodged detailed questions on landmark abortion cases that ensure women can have access to an abortion.

Amendment 3 Is Potentially In Trouble; Lawmakers Turn To Supreme Court To Try To Block The Measure

Constitutional Amendment 3 — which promises to tear down Florida’s primaries and build them anew — is the target of a court challenge.

“Gay Or Not — We Are Americans And We Should Be Protected;” Members Of Florida's LGBTQ Community Talk Elections

In their early 50s, Lori Geist and Janette Wagner have been married for five years; could Barrett be coming for them?

A Polarizing Start To The U.S. Judiciary Hearing On Amy Coney Barrett’s Nomination To The Supreme Court

Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate Harris accurately called the hearing "an illegitimate process."