Florida unemployment rate falls for third straight month
TALLAHASSEE — Unemployment in Florida dropped in August, though state economists have cautioned an uptick is expected before…
Florida deputies help buck out of home and swimming pool
‘A buck-wild call for service’: Bodycam shows deputies helping deer escape Florida home and swimming pool (Video: St.…
Florida leaders vie to bring newly announced U.S. Space Academy to the state – Orlando Sentinel
The countdown is on for where the new U.S. Space Academy will call home — and Florida leaders…
Florida orders Flock cameras off of state roads – Orlando Sentinel
Florida is revoking permits for Flock cameras and similar license-plate readers on state roads, dealing a blow to…
Florida bear hunt set to begin Dec. 5 with a higher quota
Florida is going on a bear hunt again this year. The state Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission recently…
AI technology helps track, trap invasive Everglades species
South Florida’s invasive species problem has become what some experts call an ecological disaster. Burmese pythons have wiped…
Race-car ‘therapy’ helps veterans with PTSD
Jose Agurto spent 15 years in the Marine Corps. He deployed to Iraq in 2003 for the U.S.-led…
Mutra in North Miami gets back to business after Michelin honor
Chef Raz Shabtai would love to bask in the glory of winning a Michelin star. But each day,…
Severe drought prompts ‘Extreme Water Shortage’ restrictions that include Lake County – Orlando Sentinel
Severe drought conditions have prompted water restrictions from the St. Johns River Water Management District that includes most…
Certain Floridians die more often of cancer and disease. Will AI make it worse? – Sun Sentinel
In Florida, Black residents die more often of breast and colon cancer than white and Hispanic residents. They…
Florida Legislature OKs new citizenship, ID rules for voters
Republicans in the Florida House and Senate passed legislation Thursday requiring citizenship verification for all registered voters in…
Broward children lack hospital choices. Parents want state to force Florida Blue to negotiate – Sun Sentinel
Broward County parents are reaching out to insurance regulators and Florida legislators, trying to force the state to…