Tax changes may suspend Fort Myers police HQ project | Lee County
Construction of Fort Myers’ proposed new police headquarters could begin as early as July — or not at…
The Scoop: Wed. Jan. 14, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Protest in Pinellas against ICE recruitment Protesters demonstrated against a U.S. Customs and Border Protection recruitment event at…
Florida lawmakers weigh new contracts, pay rules as teacher vacancies grow
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Wednesday marks the second day of Florida’s 2026 regular legislative session, and lawmakers are turning…
Rejected for the My Safe Florida Home program? This bill would make it easier to get a second chance
ORLANDO, Fla. – People who have been rejected from getting Florida government help to hurricane-proof their homes may…
The Scoop: Tue. Jan. 13, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Legislative session begins with a bill on lowering the long gun age HB 133 would allow people ages…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last State of the State: watch live
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday…
Here are all the amendments Florida lawmakers want in 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The next Legislative session in Florida kicks off on Tuesday, and lawmakers are already clamoring…
Florida bill proposes 20-minute daily recess for middle school students
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Newly proposed legislation could bring 20 minutes of recess to middle school students in…
Florida’s ‘Schools of Hope’ program expected to be major focus at lawmakers head back to Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers are heading back to work as the legislative session begins, and education is…
Kids absent from school too much? Florida lawmakers file bills to stop that
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holding news conference in Davie
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Davie on Monday, one day before the start…
Kids absent from school too much? Florida lawmakers file bills to stop that
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida lawmakers return to Tallahassee on Tuesday to begin this year’s legislative session. Among the…