COVID-19 Switches Presidential Debate Schedule: Notre Dame, Michigan Out; Cleveland, Miami In

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an ever-changing presidential debate schedule for the fall, with venues switched for the second time.

Federal Prisons: Two Inmates Dead In Florida As Death Toll Hits 105 Around The Country

The death toll from COVID-19 in federal prisons reached 105 this week when two inmates died in nearby hospitals.

Inequities In The Latinx Community: Workers Face High Poverty, Low Wages And Lack Of Health Care

Latinx communities are vulnerable to the pandemic because of a lack of health care access, higher poverty levels, untenable work conditions.

As Pandemic Continues, Florida's Education Commissioner Will Send His Kids To Brick-And-Mortar Schools

Florida Education Commissioner Corcoran revealed his six children will be going back to school in the upcoming academic year.

Florida's Homely Gopher Tortoises: ‘It’s Kind Of Questionable How Long They Can Persist,’ Biologist Says

Gopher tortoises are homely creatures. They have a face that only another gopher could love.

Get In ‘Good Trouble’: John Lewis’s Words Ring Out In Capitol One More Time

Civil Rights hero and icon John Lewis's body lied in state at the Capitol Rotunda, with many dignitaries (not Trump) paying their respects.

Florida's COVID-19 Death Toll Jumps To More Than 6,000, Infections Nearing 450,000

The State's Deaths from COVID-19 for the first time have reached 6,000, following an increase of 186 new deaths of Florida residents.

Gov. DeSantis Says He Was Tested For COVID-19 At White House Visit

The governor revealed Tuesday that he took a COVID-19 rapid test at the White House last week.

Divisive Debate Heats Up As GOP Pushes To Cut $600 Federal Unemployment Benefit To $200

Jobless workers are suffering as this debate rages on between liberal and conservative groups.

DBPR Secretary Is Moving To Help Florida's Breweries And Bars To Reopen

Following lawsuits and pushback from breweries and bars, Beshears said he would work to set up meetings with the industry.

Amid A Public Health Crisis Called COVID-19, Our School Children Will Be Left Behind

Parents have let it be known they are growing more skeptical regarding on-line learning, which has negatively affected progress.

Judges Lagoa, Luck Refuse To Withdraw From Appeal Affecting Felon Voting Rights In Fla.

The Federal appellate judges have refused to withdraw from an appeal involving voting rights for former Florida criminal offenders.

Questions About Sunscreen Safety Remain Unanswered As Florida Summer Traditions Resume

Questions raised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about the safety of certain popular sunscreens remain unanswered.

Faculty Union Says Keep Kids Off College Campuses During Pandemic: “This Is Not The Time To Experiment”

Higher education union leaders call on DeSantis, other officials to direct all Florida universities and colleges to all-remote learning.

Florida Educator: “I Don’t Want To Die Going Back To The Classroom”

Orlando high school teacher Keegan Schlake says "schools are not designed for social distancing." He sees 150 students per year, he says.

Senate Republicans Pursue Benefits Pay Cut For Jobless; Adjourn Without Action

Democratic leaders slammed Republicans Friday for leaving in the lurch millions of jobless Americans who are relying on renewal of benefits.

Brewers Guild Asks State For Help, Saying The Industry Is In Jeopardy

Florida’s breweries are bearing the brunt of an executive order that prohibits on-site consumption of alcohol.

Oh, For A Return To The Days When The Grand Old Party (Republican Party, GOP) Was Actually Grand

Younger readers may find it impossible to believe, but many Republicans used to be perfectly reasonable people. Then came Trump.

Faculty Union Pushes To Revoke Reopening Campuses And Stick Solely To Remote Learning In The Fall

With the rise in COVID-19 infections in Fla., faculty union leaders are calling for a revocation to re-opening, opting for remote learning.

Florida Hospital Hires More Nurses Amid Complaints About Staff Shortages

Registered nurses at Fawcett Memorial Hospital protested Thursday against severe staffing shortages during the pandemic.

Florida Surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 Infections, Death Toll Rises To 5,653

Florida reached the 400,000 mark for COVID-19 infections on Friday, with 402,312 cases, according to the Florida Department of Health.

House Passes Bipartisan Public Lands Bill; Next Stop, The President’s Desk

The bill would provide $9.5 billion over five years to aid the National Park Service.

Honoring Fallen Nurses In The Fight Against COVID-19: Three Florida Nurses, Dozens More Have Died

The toll from the coronavirus among registered U.S. nurses continues to climb, with more than 160 deaths, says National Nurses United.

GOP Unemployment Proposal: Cut The $600 Supplement And Set New Formula — For Better Or Worse

Mnuchin and the GOP are devising a new formula for distributing unemployment benefits.

Trump Spikes Jacksonville GOP Convention; Because Of Covid, 'It’s Not The Right Time,’ He Says

The Republican National Convention won’t come to Jacksonville after all; Trump pulled the plug.

Kids Will Have A Long Summer: Districts Across Florida Are Delaying School Start Dates For Up To 3 Weeks

In a televised appeal to families concerned about COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis stated he is allowing the delays.

Senate Democrats Ask Lagoa, Luck Why They Didn’t Recuse From Amendment 4 Appeal, As Promised

Why judges Barbara Lagoa and Robert Luck did not recuse themselves from the felon voting rights decision is questioned.

Vaccine Makers Deny Political Pressure In Race For Safe, Effective Shot

Company leaders working on some of the top candidates for COVID-19 vaccines predict they should have shots available by early 2021.

More Legal Trouble For Former Officer Chauvin Charged With Murder Of George Floyd, Now Also Facing a Florida Angle

Chauvin, now facing nine counts of tax fraud, brutally kept his neck on Mr. Floyd for eight minutes and 46 seconds, killing him.

COVID-19 In State Prisons: More Than 15,000 Inmates Quarantined Or In Isolation, 34 Dead

More than 15,000 inmates in Florida’s prisons were in medical isolation or quarantine Wednesday after exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.

DeSantis Tries To Rally Floridians Behind His Plans To Reopen Brick-And-Mortar Schools

DeSantis appealed to Floridians not to give in to fear and apprehension as his administration prepares to reopen schools amid COVID-19.

Is A Big Phosphate Company Using Legal Tactics To Scare Florida Environmentalists?

I want to be clear about one thing, right up front. This is all perfectly legal.

This Crisis Will Not Wait, So Neither Should Congress

There are now nearly 370,000 COVID-19 cases in Florida. These are uncertain times, particularly for families with low income.

DeSantis: COVID-19-Inspired Ban On Elective Surgeries Hurts Florida's Hospitals

DeSantis conceded Tuesday it might have been a mistake for him to ban elective procedures early in his response to the pandemic.

FEA's Lawsuit Requests Significant Returns Involving Big Money; Calls Miami “Ground Zero” For COVID-19

The Florida Education Association’s lawsuit this week relates to a controversial emergency order for reopening schools.

DeSantis Hosts A Heckler-Free News Availability In The Security Of The State Capitol

Following incidents in which hecklers interrupted DeSantis’s press briefings, Florida’s Capitol Police made sure to check credentials.

As A $600 Lifeline Wanes, Florida's Jobless Look To Congress: ‘Are They Going To Turn Their Backs On Us?’

Gig employees are increasingly worried as the $600 weekly federal unemployment benefit is set to expire July 31.

COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 5,000 Mark In Florida; Infections Rise To More Than 360,000

For the first time, Florida has hit the 5,000 mark for residents who have died by COVID-19.

Statewide Teacher Union Files Lawsuit Against DeSantis And Officials To Protect Safety Of Children And School Staff

The Florida Education Association, with the support of national teacher unions, filed a lawsuit Monday after weeks of backlash.

Vote-By-Mail Settlement Allows Voting In Florida Primary, General Elections

Points of contention remain over early voting and mail-in voting, with crucial FL elections ahead.