Florida officials take toll of Hurricane Isaias damage after Panhandle landfall
Hurricane Isaias downed trees and power lines across the Florida Panhandle after it struck near Destin on Friday night.
Florida polls show Republicans lead Democrats in governor and Senate races, but contests remain close
New Florida polls show Byron Donalds leads David Jolly and Ashley Moody leads Angie Nixon in the governor and Senate races. Contests are close.
Pictures: Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida Panhandle
As Category 3 Hurricane Isaias takes aim at the Florida Panhandle, communities in the storm's path prepare.
Unusually hot, humid day on tap for Central Florida on Friday, NWS says
Temperatures across Central Florida will climb back to near 90 amid an unusually hot and humid day while rain chances remain above normal Friday, according to the National Weather Service…
Appointed Orange commissioner Mike Crabb faces challenge from former Rep. Kamia Brown
Veteran deputy sheriff and business owner faces former state representative to represent northwest region of county
Freshman Democrat Spencer faces Orange GOP chair Huntley for key swing seat
Orange County GOP chair Erin Huntley is hoping to oust Democrat Leonard Spencer from his Florida House, a key swing district that is a top target for Republicans in the…
Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia of his media company as next White House press secretary
Zacharia is a conservative commentator for Trump Media & Technology Group.
Florida Supreme Court fines, suspends judge over ethics violations
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday approved a recommendation from the Judicial Qualifications Commission to fine and suspend Broward Judge Lauren Peffer for ethics violations.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shakes Panama, prompting evacuations
By JUAN ZAMORANO, MEGAN JANETSKY and ALMA SOLÍS PANAMA CITY (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings in the capital and prompting evacuations.…
Osceola school district cuts almost 800 positions amid financial woes
School District of Osceola County cuts almost 800 positions across all departments, saving millions in spending as enrollment declines and funding stagnates