FLORIDA NEWS
‘Unthinkable:’ Gov. Ron DeSantis predicts major red shift in this Florida county
Read full article: ‘Unthinkable:’ Gov. Ron DeSantis predicts major red shift in this Florida countyThe midterm elections are only a few months away, and Gov. Ron DeSantis is already predicting a major shift in one Florida county.
Winter Haven resident ID’d among soldiers killed during US conflict with Iran
Read full article: Winter Haven resident ID’d among soldiers killed during US conflict with IranAn Army Reserve soldier from Winter Haven has been identified as one of the first six service members killed since the United States began its conflict with Iran.
‘Failed experiment:’ Florida committee unanimously OKs plan to scrap HOAs
Read full article: ‘Failed experiment:’ Florida committee unanimously OKs plan to scrap HOAsA new Florida bill would give residents the power to eliminate their HOAs. And that legislation just passed its final committee.
New Florida license plate bill allows frames under these conditions
Read full article: New Florida license plate bill allows frames under these conditionsA new bill heading through the state Legislature will allow drivers to use license plate frames after major confusion erupted over another law last year.
Florida Department of Health moves to cull thousands from AIDS drug program
Read full article: Florida Department of Health moves to cull thousands from AIDS drug programThe Florida Department of Health issued emergency rules Wednesday that will block thousands of Floridians from accessing their HIV medication.
Penny-rounding bill passes Florida Senate, heads for House vote
Read full article: Penny-rounding bill passes Florida Senate, heads for House voteBusinesses could round cash sales up or down to the nearest nickel to account for the discontinuation of the penny under a bill that has passed the Florida Senate.
Palm Coast man convicted of abusive sexual contact on cruise ship
Read full article: Palm Coast man convicted of abusive sexual contact on cruise shipFederal jurors in South Florida have found a Palm Coast man guilty of attempted sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact on a cruise ship, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
Florida CFO announces funding for immigration enforcement in Brevard County
Read full article: Florida CFO announces funding for immigration enforcement in Brevard CountyAmid his crusade over illegal immigration and government spending, Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia is headed to Central Florida for another news conference on Thursday afternoon.
Florida Senate panel approves amendment to bail bonds bill protecting nonprofit funds
Read full article: Florida Senate panel approves amendment to bail bonds bill protecting nonprofit fundsThe amendment follows concerns expressed to News 6 that the original version of the bill could end charitable bail programs and raise taxpayer costs.
Cuban authorities report 4 dead, 6 injured after Cuban border patrol stops boat registered in Florida
Read full article: Cuban authorities report 4 dead, 6 injured after Cuban border patrol stops boat registered in FloridaCuban diplomats announced that four were killed and six were injured after a speedboat registered in Florida was caught on Wednesday in Cuban waters, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.
Man convicted of killing a grocery store owner becomes the second person executed in Florida this year
Read full article: Man convicted of killing a grocery store owner becomes the second person executed in Florida this yearMan convicted of killing a grocery store owner becomes the second person executed in Florida this year.
Florida House panel finally takes up data center restrictions bill
Read full article: Florida House panel finally takes up data center restrictions billLegislation putting new restrictions on large-scale data centers, a major plank of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to put guardrails on artificial intelligence, cleared its first House committee on Tuesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approve land transfer Rays ballpark in Tampa
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approve land transfer Rays ballpark in TampaThe Florida Cabinet and Gov. Ron DeSantis have agreed to give Hillsborough College a 22-acre (49 hectare) plot of state land in Tampa to use for a proposed ballpark for the Rays.
Florida bill would create system to help traffic stops of drivers with autism. Here’s how it would work
Read full article: Florida bill would create system to help traffic stops of drivers with autism. Here’s how it would workA Florida bill could change how some traffic stops play out for drivers on the autism spectrum.
Florida lawmakers push new subject in schools. Here’s what kids may have to learn
Read full article: Florida lawmakers push new subject in schools. Here’s what kids may have to learnA bill making its way through the Legislature right now would introduce a new required subject in schools. And that's only the tip of the iceberg.
America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problem
Read full article: America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problemFlorida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles. But this 6-foot-long African lizard poses an especially big threat.
Florida bill could end charitable bail programs, raise taxpayer costs
Read full article: Florida bill could end charitable bail programs, raise taxpayer costsThe Bail Project is a nonprofit organization that offers free bail assistance for people awaiting trial. They also provide notifications and free transportation to court.
Florida Senate passes bill creating public registry of animal abusers
Read full article: Florida Senate passes bill creating public registry of animal abusers“I mean, if we can’t get together on puppies, what can we get together on?” People who abuse animals would be put on a public registry under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida Senate on Friday. The bill (SB 1004) will require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to include information about people who violate animal cruelty laws on its website.
‘Sends a harmful message:’ Education leader targets Florida teachers union over student walkouts
Read full article: ‘Sends a harmful message:’ Education leader targets Florida teachers union over student walkoutsThe State Board of Education is targeting a teachers’ union after recent school walkouts were reported at several schools in Florida.
‘Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights’ frozen in Florida House as Senate version reaches floor
Read full article: ‘Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights’ frozen in Florida House as Senate version reaches floorFlorida House Speaker Daniel Perez won’t say whether Governor Ron DeSantis’ push for an “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” will advance in his chamber this year. However, three weeks remain in the legislative session, and the bill has not been heard in a single House committee yet.
‘Top travel destination:’ Florida welcomes record visitors in 2025
Read full article: ‘Top travel destination:’ Florida welcomes record visitors in 2025Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state welcomed a record-breaking 143.3 million visitors in 2025, according to preliminary data from Visit Florida, a slight increase from 2024.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives remarks at 2026 US Caribbean Maritime and Ports Forum
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives remarks at 2026 US Caribbean Maritime and Ports ForumFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday will deliver remarks at the 2026 U.S. Caribbean Maritime and Ports Forum in Miami Beach.
Florida House passes budget, but speaker warns against ‘artificial deadline’
Read full article: Florida House passes budget, but speaker warns against ‘artificial deadline’The House passed its $113.6 billion budget proposal Thursday, but House Speaker Daniel Perez warned negotiations with the Senate could be rocky, possibly leading to an extension of the legislative session.
Florida House gives final OK to property tax cuts. Here’s what happens next
Read full article: Florida House gives final OK to property tax cuts. Here’s what happens nextOn Thursday, Florida House lawmakers finally approved a new bill that would completely remove non-school property taxes from homes across the state.
VIDEO: Jaguar driver hits Florida school bus, arrested hours later for domestic dispute, deputies say
Read full article: VIDEO: Jaguar driver hits Florida school bus, arrested hours later for domestic dispute, deputies sayIn a social media post, the sheriff’s office stated that video footage shows the Jaguar driver failing to slow down as the bus approached a bus stop.