$4M for Groveland Four families comes after decades of fighting for justice
A fund approved by Florida lawmakers for relatives of the Groveland Four, the group of Lake County Black men falsely accused of raping a white woman in 1949, was the…
Blue Origin lines up 1st New Glenn launch since rocket was grounded
Blue Origin’s time away from the launch pad didn’t last long despite its New Glenn rocket getting grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration in April. Last week, the FAA cleared…
FAA update grounds SpaceX Starship labeling failed booster landing as ‘mishap’
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday grounded SpaceX's Starship and Super Heavy rocket after updated findings labeled last week's launch from Texas a "mishap" because of an uncontrolled booster return.
DeSantis wants to end most property taxes, calls special session for Nov. ballot question
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday called for the state to eventually phase out property taxes on homesteaded homes, starting by asking voters in a November ballot referendum whether to raise…
Campaign poll shows Wasserman Schultz viewed favorably by Black voters, leading primary matchup
Polling conducted for Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s campaign shows her with 52% of Democratic primary vote, high favorability among Black voters.
Lightning risk is about to ramp up in Florida. Here’s how to stay safe.
Florida leads the nation in lightning fatalities. Here's how to stay safe as lightning activity picks up this rainy season.
Rain and storm chances increase over interior, lightning and hail possible
Rain and storm chances are increasing across the interior during the afternoon.
Ewww! Lovebugs are back, after years of decline
This year, lovebugs seem to be in greater swarms than in recent years, according to researchers. In 2023, scientists feared they were headed toward extinction.
Hurricane season 2026: Hurricane Irma changed how Florida nursing homes prepare for storms
It’s been nine years since Hurricane Irma forced mass evacuations across Florida and left millions without power. Emergency managers say the storm exposed serious problems inside some nursing homes and…
Today in History: May 27, mafia bombing in Florence kills 5, destroys priceless artwork
A bomb set by the Sicilian mafia exploded outside the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy; 5 people were killed and 48 wounded, and dozens of centuries-old paintings were destroyed or…