Florida’s rare and controversial black bear hunt kills 52
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Fifty-two bears were killed during Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade, state…
Recent survey shows strong support for Brightline in Tampa, but questions remain
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa rail passengers say faster train service can’t come soon enough, and a recently approved…
Florida Supreme Court upholds death sentences by nonunanimous juries
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Supreme Court has upheld a state law allowing nonunanimous juries to sentence people…
World’s tallest teen, Florida’s Olivier Rioux, delivers emphatic dunk for first college field goal
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Olivier Rioux lumbered through the lane, caught a bounce pass from teammate CJ Ingram…
What is socialism? A Florida Republican provides an answer
Fla. takes steps on vaccines | Dec. 13 At a recent Florida Health Department workshop, officials and the…
Private corporation purchases Rattlesnake Key for $18M following failed plan for public acquisition
by Dawn Kitterman MANATEE COUNTY — Rattlesnake Key, an undeveloped island situated just north of Emerson Preserve in…
Private corporation purchases Rattlesnake Key for $18M following failed plan for public acquisition
by Dawn Kitterman MANATEE COUNTY — Rattlesnake Key, an undeveloped island situated just north of Emerson Preserve in…
Florida election skeptics lose power in Tallahassee, but their message still spreads
by Alice Herman | Suncoast Searchlight The mood was grim on Defend Florida’s mid-November Zoom call. Members of…
Florida election skeptics lose power in Tallahassee, but their message still spreads
by Alice Herman | Suncoast Searchlight The mood was grim on Defend Florida’s mid-November Zoom call. Members of…
Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Republican-controlled House is holding the first meeting of its select committee on congressional…
Tampa Bay area Ukrainian-American voices skepticism over renewed peace talks
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Roman Voloshyn has been serving up pierogis in St. Petersburg for years. But this…
Florida eviction turns deadly as a deputy is killed, shooter and 2 others wounded
VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff’s deputy was killed while attempting to serve an eviction notice…