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Fla., cities that want to cut ties with oil and gas and convert to clean energy will not be able to do so if DeSantis signs the bill (919).
Noah Valenstein, secretary of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection, resigned, effective Friday, June 4.
The 2020-21 academic year is wrapping up for Florida schools across the state — a relief from fears, struggles, and exhaustion.
State Sen. Bracy, a Black Democrat representing part of Orange County, had previously hinted at running for governor to unseat DeSantis.
A Florida sales-tax holiday on disaster supplies begins before the official start of what is expected to be a tumultuous hurricane season.
The good news, according to the Florida First Amendment Foundation, is relevant to a repealed state law.
Adolescents in Florida could soon have a second COVID-19 vaccine available, in addition to the Pfizer vaccine.
Florida communities remain vulnerable to an estimated $30 billion in property damage from tidal flooding and flash flooding through 2030.
The academic year under COVID-19 is coming to a tumultuous close in Fla., schools, with more than 115,000 infections, students and staff.
Florida will cease distributing $300 per week in supplementary federal unemployment assistance next month, the report states.
Florida TaxWatch, an independent budget watchdog organization, has identified more than $157.5 million in so-called “budget turkeys."
DeSantis and the Seminole tribe are celebrating their success in advancing the 30-year agreement, but it may not survive legal challenges.
The report indicates Republicans continue to try to thwart efforts and bills that would promote racial and LGBTQ equity.
Floridians will get a break on sales taxes for back-to-school and disaster-preparation purchases under legislation signed Friday.
The Fla. Supreme Court has ordered a public reprimand for Citrus County Judge Richard Howard for trying to discourage an election challenge.
Florida's Elizabeth “Lee” Motzenbecker of Venice worked for more than 40 years as a registered nurse, dedicating her life to caring.
U.S. Rep. Demings, a Democrat, was once on the shortlist for vice president and a tough adversary during the U.S. House impeachment inquiry.
Two members of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus will be future leaders of the Florida House Democrats, with one member making history.
Northwest Florida bingo players and others around the state are safe from legislative efforts to change the game they love.
Craps, roulette, and other forms of gambling associated with casinos are coming to Florida. Sports betting, too.