Facing ‘Existential Crisis,’ Florida State University Considers Departing ACC over Revenue Dispute
Florida State University’s Board of Trustees is considering a departure from the Atlantic Coast Conference, as President Richard McCullough
Florida Supreme Court Denies Parents’ Plea for Lawsuit Against Smith & Wesson in Parkland Shooting
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday declined a request by parents of a slain student to weigh in on a potential lawsuit against gun maker Smith & Wesson…
Florida Utility Customers Brace for Higher Electric Bills in April Due to Hurricane and Gas Costs
State regulators Tuesday signed off on plans that will lead to millions of utility customers seeing higher electric bills in April because of hurricane costs and higher-than-expected natural gas prices last year.
Parkland Shooting ‘Feels Like Five Minutes Ago’
Five years after a mass shooting that shook Florida, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and Parkland remain inextricably linked to the ghastly day when a troubled teenager, in less than four minutes….
Debate Builds Over African American Course Rejection
Saying that an African-American studies course “lacks educational value,” Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is defending its rejection of the curriculum,
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Help Stabilize Florida’s Property Insurance Market
Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 2-A, an insurance reform bill to help stabilize Florida’s property insurance market
Gas Prices Continue to Drop: Here is the Lowest in Parkland
Gas prices in Florida continue to slacken amid global jitters over the demand for oil and an increase in output from U.S. oil refineries.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Commission Reviews Last Year’s Baker Act Data
Florida had 5,077 incidents of students being involuntarily committed under a mental-health law known as the Baker Act during the past school year
Gas Prices to Jump as ‘Holiday’ Ends
Florida motorists can expect to pay more at the pump as the state’s month-long gas tax “holiday” ends.
DeSantis ‘Disappointed’ in Parkland Shooter’s Life Sentence
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he was “very disappointed” after a jury rejected the death penalty and recommended that Nikolas Cruz serve life in prison
Nebraska Senator Tapped to Become UF President
A committee leading the search for a new University of Florida president announced Thursday that it put forward Republican U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska as the lone finalist to lead the state’s flagship university.
DeSantis Sends Fleeing Venezuelan Immigrants “To Greener Pastures”
Saying undocumented immigrants were sent to “greener pastures,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday defended Florida’s participation in a pair of flights carrying about 50 migrants, including children,
Sales Tax ‘Holiday’ Helps Usher in School Year
As summer break winds down and students gear up for the academic year, a back-to-school tax “holiday” on items such as clothes and school supplies begins Monday.
UF Students Seek Refunds on Services During COVID Shutdown
An appeals court Wednesday considered whether to allow a potential class-action lawsuit that contends the University of Florida should return fees to students because of a campus shutdown…
Raya and the Last Dragon Fly into Parkland During its Movies in the Park Event
Raya and the Last Dragon are flying into Parkland for the outdoor Movies in the Park at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheatre.
DeSantis Describes Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a “Heck of an Ally”
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday expressed condolences to the people of Japan after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe…
State Quickly Appeals Abortion Law Ruling on Tuesday
A new Florida law blocking doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy remains in effect despite…
Save On All These Items During Florida’s Sales Tax “Freedom Week”
Floridians facing economic pressure from inflation will get a second crack to save on “freedom” starting Friday.
Citizens Insurance Faces Hefty Legal Costs Amid Claims Disputes
The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. could be on a path to spend $100 million this year on attorneys to defend an increasing number of lawsuits.
Democratic Lawmakers: Florida Special Session on Gun Issues “Falls on Deaf Ears”
Democratic lawmakers fell well short Friday of getting enough votes to force a special legislative session on gun violence.
