DeSantis unveils statue of Spanish explorer who gave Florida its name
LEON COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue commemorating the Spanish explorer Ponce de…
Here’s who wants to represent Tampa Bay in Legislature, Cabinet primaries
TALLAHASSEE — It’s a year of possibility for Florida’s political newcomers and ladder-climbers. Ahead of the 2026 election,…
‘Tomorrow is coming’: Florida strengthens domestic violence protections with new law
A comprehensive domestic violence reform bill was signed into law Thursday, with her family of a Bradford County…
Rally, sit-in held at Leon Co. courthouse and Capitol over Florida’s new congressional map
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Organizers gathered outside the Leon County Courthouse as a judge held a hearing inside…
Students at Gilchrist Elementary participate in ‘Lauren’s Kids’ annual statewide walk to promote safety
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Florida Capital Bureau) – After a 1,500-mile trek across the entire state, the nonprofit organization, Lauren’s…
James Uthmeier honors crime victim advocates in Tallahassee ceremony
Attorney General James Uthmeier marked National Crime Victims’ Rights Week during a Tallahassee event that not only recognized…
Florida bill targeting public employee unions heads to governor’s desk
DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — A bill that would tighten rules for public employee unions in Florida is…
Tallahassee community leaders speak out against SB 1134
DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Rev. Dr. R.B. Holmes Jr. will hold a press conference Thursday at…
Community members hold march in Tallahassee for International Women’s Day
DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, FL — Community members in Tallahassee gathered at Cascades Park on Sunday and marched to the…
Unlicensed contractor ripped off 2 Coral Gables residents, cops say
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Coral Gables police say a 47-year-old unlicensed contractor ripped off two of the city’s…
Man arrested in ‘Operation Empty Nest’ money laundering probe in Coral Gables, cops say
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — A 36-year-old Hialeah man was arrested Monday as part of a joint state and…
Happy Birthday, Florida! Sunshine State turns 181
Published: March 3, 2026 at 9:37 AM lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpand Tuesday marks a very special day in the Sunshine State, as…