Federal Lawsuit Over Equal Rights Amendment Draws New Allies And Foes

A federal lawsuit over the five-decades-old Equal Rights Amendment drew a flurry of filings by allies and foes this month.

Florida Workers Hold Tele-Town Hall On Unemployment Crisis

A statewide Zoom webinar on extending unemployment benefits will take place Tuesday at 1 p.m.

11th Circuit OKs Unmasking Of Plaintiffs Who Accuse Chiquita Of Funding Colombian Terrorists

Plaintiffs fear reprisal if they reveal their identities in the case involving Chiquita International, they have stated.

DeSantis Holds The Line On Closed Bars And Open Gyms

DeSantis said he does not plan to reopen bars or close gyms as coronavirus cases rose for the fourth successive day last week.

The Rent Is Coming Due. Will Congress Offer More Relief As It Gets Back To Work?

The nation’s political leaders return to the capital next week with their sights on a fifth round of coronavirus relief. The economy, also?

Gov. DeSantis On COVID-19: “Fear Is Our Enemy Here”

DeSantis says he believes news reports on the pandemic without appropriate context "create angst and stress."

Civil Rights Hero, Icon John Lewis Changed America Making ‘Good Trouble’

Civil Rights icon and longtime Georgia Congressman Lewis advocated for change through nonviolence.

Fla., Surpasses 350,000 Mark For COVID-19 Infections; Deaths Near 5,000

Florida has surpassed 350,000 COVID-19 infections; the latest report from the FDH shows 12,478 new positive cases and 87 deaths.

Bush V. Gore And 36 Days Of Sheer Chaos In 2000: Could It Happen Again In Swing State Florida In 2020?

A 55-year reporter recalls her most memorable assignment: Bush v. Gore in 2000.

Electric Vehicles: Fla., Using Volkswagen Settlement Dollars For More Charging Stations Statewide

Interstate highways in Florida will see installation of additional electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations this summer.

Border Officials Did Not Follow Guidelines On Migrant Children’s Health Care, Federal Investigators Find

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has not consistently followed new guidelines for medical care of migrant children.

GOP Bows, Modestly, To COVID Concerns In Planning Jacksonville Party Convention

With COVID-19 infections in Florida now surpassing 315,000, some RNC activities will be moved outdoors, due to COVID concerns.

By Refusing To Intercede, U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Felons From Voting In Next Month’s Primaries

The U.S. Supreme Court has effectively denied perhaps hundreds of thousands of Floridians convicted of felonies the right to vote.

FL Education Commissioner, Local Boards Clash Over Who’s In Charge Of Reopening Schools During Pandemic

With the new academic year looming in Florida, it’s not clear who has the authority to get thousands of students back to school.

Fla., Hits The 300,000 Mark For COVID-19 Infections; Democrats Want DeSantis To Cut Capacity For Businesses To 25 Percent

The Florida Senate’s Democratic Caucus demanded Wednesday that DeSantis reduce business capacity to 25 percent, from 50 percent.

While International Students Will Not Be Kicked Out Of The Country, Other Immigration Challenges Lie Ahead

Like thousands of International students relieved after rescinded immigration rules, senior Stephanie Rojas is concerned about the future.

Largo Hospital Refutes Allegations From Fla., Nurses About Unsafe Workplace Conditions Amid COVID-19

Registered nurses in Florida have protested unsafe workplace conditions and safety issues concerning patient care.

The Thought Of Going Without Those Sweet And Salty Apalachicola Oysters For Five Years Is Hard To Swallow

One thing that makes Florida such a special place is our food.

Fla., Education Commissioner Says Media Misreported His Emergency Order; Will Not Retract Directive

Corcoran compared the misinterpretation to Trump's inane rebukes of the media.

Florida's Youngest COVID-19 Deaths Are 2 Children, Both Age 11

Two children, both 11, are the youngest of COVID-19 resident deaths in Florida, according to state data.

State Funding For FL Citrus Intact As Orange Growers Hang On In Roller-Coaster Market

Florida’s citrus industry, mostly producing oranges, is valued at more than $8 billion, according to the Department of Citrus.

The Wealthy and Retired are Flocking to these Five States

For this year's delayed Tax Day, we're taking a look at new IRS data.

Fla., Registered Nurses File Federal Complaints To Protest Unsafe Working Conditions During Pandemic

Registered nurses at three Florida hospitals are reporting unsafe working conditions and retaliatory actions by employers.

Republican State Rep., Says Aug. 10 School Start Date Would Be ‘Potentially Catastrophic’

"Coach P" urges colleagues in the House to support the delay of the opening of schools, calling the scheduled opening date "catastrophic."

FDA Cautions Against Relying On Fever Checks For Public Safety

Modern, hand-held, non-contact thermometers are accurate, the FDA says, only if they are used exactly as prescribed.

With COVID-19 Cases Surging, The Push To Reopen Brick-And-Mortar Schools Is Now Getting Pushback

City mayors are skeptical about school safety during the pandemic. Families are afraid of sending their kids into classrooms.

Key Senators Predict Victory In Battle With Trump Over Renaming Military Facilities That Honor Confederates

WASHINGTON — Key U.S. senators are preparing for battle with the White House over renaming military facilities that honor Confederates.

Lawyer Appeals To Force DeSantis To Close Beaches And Impose Restrictions To Protect Floridians From COVID-19

A lawyer says DeSantis has "failed to adequately protect" Floridians from the virus, which has killed over 4,200 residents of the state.

Fla., Democrats Claim Edge In Vote-By-Mail Effort; Republicans Claim 10 Million ‘Voter Contacts’

More than a million Democrats have enrolled or renewed their enrollments since March, according to Florida Democratic Party records.

Gov. DeSantis To A Frightened Public: ‘I Hear You’ On COVID-19

Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged Monday that Floridians are freaked out over the state’s expanding COVID-19 caseload.

Fever Checks At FL Theme Parks: Real Medicine Or Public Health Theater?

Attending the recently-opened amusement parks in FL means also standing in line for a fever check. But is it marketing, the ACLU asks?

In Fla., State Prisons, 28 Dead Of COVID-19, Thousands In Quarantine After Known Exposure

Up to 28 inmates have died in Florida’s state prisons, while nearly 7,500 are in medical quarantine.

Youngest COVID-19 Deaths Are Two Children, 11

Two children, both 11, are the youngest of COVID-19 resident deaths in Florida, according to state data.

National Organizations Urge Safe School Re-Openings, Knocking “One-Size-Fits-All” Approach

School officials and health departments should lead the initiative of reopening schools safely, with science driving the decision-making.

DeSantis Claims Progress Against COVID-19; Top Senate Democrat Says ‘Virus Is Winning This War’

Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed confidence Saturday in the state’s response to a resurgence in COVID-19 infections.

Fla., Nears 300,000 Mark For COVID-19 Cases; ‘Social Distancing May Be Difficult To Achieve’ In Some Schools

Florida is headed toward the 300,000 mark for COVID-19 infections, with 269,811 cases reported Sunday by the Florida Department of Health.

Trump Has Dragged America Back To Full-On "Lost Cause Craziness"

The surrender at Appomattox was Fake News, states the embattled Trump.

COVID-19 Fla., Death Toll Reaches 4,000; 18.39% Of New Cases Test Positive, The Highest In Two Weeks

The Florida Department of Public Health reports a total of 4,009 deaths.

Groups Ask Public To Call Gov. DeSantis To Mandate Face Masks Statewide

Two Florida advocacy groups are pushing for a statewide face mask mandate, encouraging people to call Gov. DeSantis’ offices.

With Thousands Of People Unemployed And Awaiting Benefits, U.S. Labor Secretary Scalia Touts Trump Economy

U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia touted the U.S. economy Thursday while thousands of people remain unemployed and awaiting benefits.