Flock Cameras To Be Removed From FL Highways

The FL Dept. of Transportation has ordered the removal of automated license plate readers from state roads.

Tampa Bay Rays’ $2.3B Stadium Deal Approved By Tampa, Hillsborough Officials

The Hillsborough County Commission and the Tampa City Council voted to approve the Tampa Bay Rays’ proposed $2.36B ballpark deal.

Perez, Simic Lead Hillsborough School Board Races: Unofficial Results

In Tuesday's primary election, Hillsborough County voters had a say in multiple races, including county commission and school board.

Hillsborough County Primary Elections 2026: Candidates, How To Vote

Democrats, Republicans can vote in Hillsborough County primary races, including governor, U.S. Senate, local elections on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Automatic Tariff Refunds Coming To These FL Residents

FL shoppers who bought goods from overseas vendors last year should expect to see automatic tariff refunds hit their bank accounts soon.

America250 Time Capsule Will Contain This Contribution From FL

FL officials are submitting four items from the state for the America 250 time capsule.

Former AG Pam Bondi Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer After Trump Firing: Report

Pam Bondi, who served as U.S. and FL attorney general, is being treated for thyroid cancer after being fired by Trump, a report said.

Tampa City Council Member Resigns To Run For FL House Seat

A Tampa City Council member running for the FL House of Representatives has officially resigned from his council seat.

SNAP Changes In FL: Which Foods You Can No Longer Buy

The new rules to the SNAP program affect about 3 million Florida residents. Here are foods that EBT recipients can no longer buy.

Artemis II Launches Astronauts Toward Moon: See Photos

NASA's Artemis II rocket took off Wednesday for the first lunar mission in nearly 50 years. See photos of the launch.

15 FL Airports 'Hot Spots' At Risk For Collision, Confusion: FAA

Several of Florida's most popular airports have been flagged by the FAA for having "hot spots" where collisions and confusion are possible.

Attorney General Threatens To Remove Tampa Mayor Over Immigration Policies

Florida’s attorney general threatened to remove Tampa Mayor Jane Castor from office over police “sanctuary” immigration policies.

Trans Athletes Focus Of FL Lawsuit Against U.S. Masters Swimming

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is suing U.S. Masters Swimming for allowing transgender women to compete in women’s swimming events.

Here Are 10 New FL Laws Going Into Effect On New Year's Day

From an animal cruelty database to patient refunds, these laws affecting Floridians go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

U.S. Inflation Slows Unexpectedly: Here’s What It Means For FL Grocery Prices

Overall, consumers are still paying about 1.9 percent more for groceries than they were a year ago.

New Details On $1K 'Trump Accounts' For FL Babies

Here's how Floridians can open a "Trump Account," a new savings tool where money is invested in the stock market on behalf of a child.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Under Investigation For Disability Discrimination

SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando are also under investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

House Votes To End Shutdown: See How FL Delegation Voted

The measure funds much of the government through Jan. 30 and provides funding for some agencies through the end of next September.

Trump Proposes $2K Tariff Dividend: Who Would Qualify In FL?

​President Donald Trump advised giving most Americans at least $2,000 from tariff revenue collected by his administration.

Lawmakers Move To End Shutdown: How FL Senators Voted

A group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies. See what this means for Florida.

Judges Order SNAP Benefits Must Continue: What It Means For FL

The rulings came a day before the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to Florida SNAP recipients.

Young Defeats Scott In Tampa District 5 Council Election: Unofficial Results

Voters chose between Thomas Scott and Naya Young in a runoff election for Tampa City Council’s District 5 seat. Here are the results.

Tampa City Council District 5 Election Voter Guide: How, Where To Vote

Thomas Scott and Naya Young go head-to-head in a runoff election for the Tampa City Council District 5 seat on Tuesday. Here's what to know.

Major Change Affecting Social Security Payments In FL For 2026

See the new average cost-of-living adjustment for more than 5 million of Florida's retirees and disabled beneficiaries.

Trump Admin Resumes Some Student Loan Forgiveness: What To Know In FL

Loan forgiveness will be processed for those eligible in certain repayment plans. See what to know in Florida.

SNAP Benefits Halted In FL Due To Government Shutdown

Millions of Florida residents will not receive SNAP benefits until the federal government shutdown ends.

Government Shutdown And Social Security In FL: What To Know About Payments, Services

Find out everything you need to know about how Social Security payments and services are affected in FL during the government shutdown.

Federal Government Shuts Down: What To Know In FL

​About 750,000 federal workers, including some from Florida, are expected to be furloughed amid a federal government shutdown.

FL Judge Strikes Down $15B Trump Lawsuit Against New York Times

Trump's lawsuit accused The New York Times and four Times journalists of "spreading false and defamatory content" about the president.

First FL Sales Tax Holiday On Guns, Ammunition Under Way

For the first time, Florida is offering a sales tax holiday on guns and ammunition, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

Trump Vows To End Mail-In Ballots: What FL Voters Need To Know

President Donald Trump has claimed there is “massive fraud” due to mail voting, when in fact voting fraud in the U.S. is rare.

State Senator, Ex-Green Beret Chosen As FL's New Lt. Gov.

Gov. Ron DeSantis called the next lieutenant governor, an Army veteran, "the Chuck Norris of Florida politics."

Here’s How Much Money FL Stations PBS, NPR Lose Trump Cuts

Local Public Broadcasting Service and NPR affiliates in Florida get significant funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

How FL Senators Voted On $9B Bill Cutting Public Broadcasting, Foreign Aid

The bill would have a tiny impact on the nation’s rising debt but could have major ramifications for the public broadcasting and food aid.

FL Congressman Sued Over $85K Debt To DC Landlord: Reports

U.S. Rep. Cory Mills​ could be evicted from his Washington, D.C. apartment after a landlord claims he owes $85,009 in back-rent.

European Tariffs Could Hike The Price Of These Products In FL

President Donald Trump's 30 percent tariffs on European Union imports may raise costs for everything, possibly including your fave item.

$347M In FL Education Funding Paused By Trump Administration: See Impacted Programs

See how the Trump administration's withholding more than $6B in education funding affects Florida schools and programs.

New FL Laws In Effect Focus On Illegal Squatting, Student Sports

In case you missed it, here is a look at 12 significant pieces of legislation that are now law in the Sunshine State.

No Flags Or Fireworks: What Nationwide July 4 Protests Mean For FL

The group that orchestrated the "No Kings" demonstrations is joining with other activists groups in mobilizing across the nation.

12 New FL Laws Taking Effect On July 1

Several new laws are set to take effect Tuesday in Florida. Here are some of the more notable ones.