Florida outlaws diversity, equity and inclusion in public policy
Local governments in the Sunshine State will be forbidden from devoting dollars to diversity, equity and inclusion. Gov.…
Fire danger expands across much of the Florida Peninsula
A cold front has pushed across the peninsula, and winds picked up across North and Central Florida on…
Record heat possible for next several days
Florida is heading into a stretch of heat that will feel more like early June — or even…
How the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season could play out
With the first major seasonal outlook for the Atlantic hurricane season now released, forecasters are analyzing past years…
Drought leaves Jacksonville 10 inches short on rainfall
The drought has worsened and expanded across the Southeast, including Florida. Although South Florida has experienced more cloudy…
Duval included in challenge to new Florida voting law
Voting rights advocates are suing over a new Florida voting law, and one group plans a campaign to…
Even colder air is on the way. Will it snow?
Florida’s cold snap continues across much of the peninsula, and the next cold front will bring very cold air…
Arctic blast brings coldest air to North Florida
As a winter storm exits the Northeast of the country, its cold front moves through the Florida peninsula.…
Tourism inches up in Florida even as Canadians stay away
Florida posted a slight increase in tourism during the third quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, even…
Here are 5 Florida laws that take effect on New Year’s Day
The new year brings new laws. While most bills passed during the 2025 legislative session are already active,…
Fleming senator files bill to regulate drinking straws
Legislation filed by a Fleming Island legislator would set guidelines for local government rules involving the materials used…
AI ‘Bill of Rights’ proposed in Florida Senate
In a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Senate Republican on Monday filed a proposal dubbed the “Artificial…