DeSantis signs bills to protect pets and create standards for dog breeding
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a pair of bills aimed at shielding pets and animals from acts of cruelty.
10 rescued after a small plane crashes off the Florida coast, officials say
Authorities in the Bahamas say that an aircraft crashed 80 miles off the coast of Florida on Tuesday, and that all 10 people aboard have been rescues. The…
Florida lawmakers open special session to resolve budget stalemate
Lawmakers convened a special session Tuesday to resolve a $1.4 billion difference between the preferred spending plans of the House and Senate.
Elevating your home could protect from floodwaters. But how does it work?
As part of our series of stories on how to flood proof your home, one of the ways that’s a hot topic is elevating your home. Elevating an existing home…
DeSantis signs bill allowing Florida businesses to round to nearest nickel
An effort to help Florida businesses handle the end of the penny and a trio of education bills were among nine from the 2026 regular session signed by Gov. Ron…
Over 31,000 illegal pills found during traffic stop on I-95 in Florida, sheriff says
A driver was arrested after a traffic stop on Interstate 95 in Florida led to the discovery of more than 31,000 illegal pills, authorities said.
Princess cruise ship docks in Port Canaveral after 115 sicken with norovirus
The cruise ship left Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on April 29, and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, a total of 102 passengers…
Gas decline In Florida faces U-Turn
Florida’s average pump price dipped to $4.40 per gallon Monday, a 7 cent decline from the prior Monday.
DeSantis signs bill to crack down on foreign influence
A bill limiting foreign influence from “countries of concern,” including adding penalties for businesses and prohibiting surrogacy contracts with Chinese…
Florida ranked one of the worst states for working mothers
A new WalletHub report ranked Florida as 41st worst state for working moms.