Florida’s reading, math scores look promising. Experts say wait and see
Florida students' scores on reading, math tests showed gains in 2026, but experts want to see corresponding improvements on national tests that will be released early next year.
DeSantis designates groups as terrorist organizations
Gov. Ron DeSantis declared two Islamic groups, foreign cartels, and an anti-fascism movement as terrorist organizations on the first day a new law allows the state to impose such designations.
Singh sues to get Cordero removed from Orange Clerk of Courts ballot
A quirk in the state's resign-to-run law could force a candidate for Orange County Clerk of Courts off the ballot if a new lawsuit is successful.
Walmart parking space argument ends in deadly shooting
A Lauderhill man died on Tuesday after a woman shot him in what she said was self-defense during an argument about a parking space at a Walmart.
Harrowing 911 call details Orlando woman’s fatal alligator attack
A harrowing 911 call depicts the aftermath of Orlando resident Brittany Clark's fatal attack by an alligator at a Seminole County state park Sunday, as her boyfriend and friend try…
Kissimmee’s Gateway Airport looks to go international
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency recently granted the municipal airport preliminary approval to be designated as a “User Fee Facility,” paving the way for the airfield to allow…
Florida’s GOP candidates for governor hate taxes. These 2 didn’t pay them
But tax avoidance is no mere campaign promise for two of the candidates. Fishback and Collins fell behind on their own personal tax bills, according to property records.
Florida confirms Stuart Bell as UF’s 14th president
The Board of Governors, in a nearly unanimous vote, approved former University of Alabama president Stuart Bell on Wednesday morning, signaling a stronger focus on athletics at the state’s flagship…
South Florida coyotes are now feasting on iguanas and peacocks, study finds
Coyotes have moved into South Florida in recent decades, and they've found a bounty of invasive and non-native species to prey upon. They may even prefer them to feisty native…
Boy’s death in hot car is third in Florida this year, a tragic reminder of risks
A child was found dead Monday outside an early childhood education center in Plantation after his father returned to pick him up, only to realize the child had been left…