Florida’s gopher tortoise is now critically endangered after populations fell more than 80%
Florida’s gopher tortoise, a quiet but vital presence across the Southeast, has received a troubling new designation. The…
Florida family follows python tracks over tire marks, then wrestles 202-pound giant from brush
While searching Florida brush for signs of pythons, a family followed fresh marks near tire tracks and soon…
Florida biologists turn GPS-collared possums into python bait in new hunting tactic
South Florida’s campaign against invasive Burmese pythons has already involved everything from drones to thermal imaging. Researchers are…
Publix appears to change open-carry policy in Florida stores
After months of allowing customers to openly carry guns in its Florida stores, Publix appears to have changed…
Florida vice mayor found dead in home after ‘domestic violence incident’; husband in police custody
A South Florida city leader was found dead in her home Wednesday, and her husband was in police…
Here’s how Florida property insurers keep secrets from us — with the state’s help
Florida property insurers are keeping secrets. Empowered by industry-friendly state statutes and court rulings, they’re blocking access to…
Broward or Lauderdale? Our reader poll shows little support for county name change
If a proposal to change the name of Broward County to Lauderdale County was in front of voters…
2 dead after small plane on hurricane relief mission to Jamaica crashes in Florida neighborhood
A small turboprop plane on a hurricane relief mission to Jamaica crashed Monday morning into a pond in…
Florida grocery chain Publix allowing customers to openly carry guns
Florida’s largest grocery store chain has announced it now allows shoppers to openly carry guns at its locations.…
Florida mall could be replaced by 9 towers, hotel and affordable housing
The new owners of Fort Lauderdale’s Galleria Mall are considering a redevelopment plan that envisions nine 30-story towers,…