In the wake of politically motivated attacks that shook communities nationwide, Democratic Rep. Debra Tendrich has filed legislation to expand Florida’s hate-crime statute to include political...
After Florida banned cellphones in schools, student test scores rose and attendances improved, although student suspension rates skyrocketed, according to a new study. The study analyzed...
Lawyer and cancer survivor Ashley Litwin Diego has entered the race to represent northeast Miami-Dade County in House District 106, vowing to bring practical leadership and...
The undocumented immigrant accused of trespassing Rep. Lawrence McClure’s house was deported last month after his criminal misdemeanor charges were dropped. A Judge granted a motion to...
One more committee stop awaits this measure. After an amendment to fund the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce didn’t make it into the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget,...
Applications are now open for Pinellas County’s People First Hurricane Recovery Programs, established to provide aid to those impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene or Milton. The...
Pinellas County Commissioners Kathleen Peters and Brian Scott, both Republicans, are hosting a fundraiser this week to support their re-election campaigns. Neither incumbent has yet drawn...
Disney World’s popular Soarin’ ride is getting new scenes starring famous U.S. cities and natural wonders in honor of America’s 250th birthday. “Soarin’ Across America” will...
Among the dozens of petitions the U.S. Supreme Court rejected this week was one from a Sarasota resident who challenged Florida’s closed Primary system. Michael J. Polelle...
‘Florida gas prices continue to fluctuate week to week, but the overall trajectory is down.’ Gas prices in Florida have hit their lowest point since 2023,...