Environmentalists, state wrangle over conservation spending
Florida lawmakers defied a voter-approved constitutional amendment by improperly diverting money intended for land buying and maintenance to cover agency expenses and salaries, attorneys for environmentalists told a three-judge panel at the 1st District Court of Appeal Tuesday.
Florida lawmakers defied a voter-approved constitutional amendment by improperly diverting money intended for land buying and maintenance to cover agency expenses and salaries, attorneys for environmentalists told a three-judge panel at the 1st District Court of Appeal Tuesday.
State shrinks teacher bonuses, lawsuit alleges
Lawyers representing teachers are accusing the Florida Department of Education of improperly allowing school districts to deduct employer taxes from teacher bonuses, cutting into the financial awards of tens of thousands of high-performing educators.
Lawyers representing teachers are accusing the Florida Department of Education of improperly allowing school districts to deduct employer taxes from teacher bonuses, cutting into the financial awards of tens of thousands of high-performing educators.
Video of soldier's homecoming at Orlando airport goes viral
Video of a soldier arriving into the Orlando International Airport is going viral.
Video of a soldier arriving into the Orlando International Airport is going viral.
Deputies in northern Florida search for missing and endangered teen
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says that 16-year-old Kyla Jade Shannon is missing and endangered.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says that 16-year-old Kyla Jade Shannon is missing and endangered.
Florida sued over sanctuary policy ban
The city of South Miami and a coalition of immigrant advocates sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday over a new law that forces local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration officials.
The city of South Miami and a coalition of immigrant advocates sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday over a new law that forces local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration officials.
House seeks to join 'monumental' marijuana case
Florida House leaders should be able to participate in a lawsuit that could revolutionize the state’s medical marijuana market, a lawyer for the Republican-led chamber told a three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal Tuesday.
Florida House leaders should be able to participate in a lawsuit that could revolutionize the state’s medical marijuana market, a lawyer for the Republican-led chamber told a three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal Tuesday.
Apollo 11 nearly delayed, if not for crucial repair
The anniversary of one of the most important launches of all time is on July 16, 2019. Tuesday marks 50 years since the launch of the Apollo 11 mission.
The anniversary of one of the most important launches of all time is on July 16, 2019. Tuesday marks 50 years since the launch of the Apollo 11 mission.
Small counties wary about expanding medicaid
Some of Florida’s smaller and poorer counties are worried that expanding Medicaid access to low-income childless adults could force them to raise property taxes.
Some of Florida’s smaller and poorer counties are worried that expanding Medicaid access to low-income childless adults could force them to raise property taxes.
Lawsuit targets 'sanctutary cities' ban
The city of South Miami and immigrant-advocacy groups on Tuesday sued the state over a controversial new law banning so-called sanctuary cities, alleging that it will lead to racial profiling, civil-rights violations and “unjust deportations.”
The city of South Miami and immigrant-advocacy groups on Tuesday sued the state over a controversial new law banning so-called sanctuary cities, alleging that it will lead to racial profiling, civil-rights violations and “unjust deportations.”
Police searching for man accused of recording woman in Kohl's dressing room
Police in Tavares searching for a man accused of recording of a woman in the dressing room of a department store without her knowing.
Police in Tavares searching for a man accused of recording of a woman in the dressing room of a department store without her knowing.
Deputies searching for man with schizophrenia missing for over a week
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office needs to public's help finding a man who has been missing for over a week.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office needs to public's help finding a man who has been missing for over a week.
Authorities in Marion County searching for owner of severely malnourished dog
Authorities in Marion County are searching for the owner of a severely malnourished dog.
Authorities in Marion County are searching for the owner of a severely malnourished dog.
Shands fights planned psychiatric hospital
UF Health Shands Hospital is challenging the state’s preliminary approval of a proposed 42-bed psychiatric hospital in Alachua County.
UF Health Shands Hospital is challenging the state’s preliminary approval of a proposed 42-bed psychiatric hospital in Alachua County.
Hepatitis A outbreak nears 1,900 cases
With the largest numbers of cases concentrated in Pasco, Pinellas and Volusia counties, Florida has had about 1,900 reported cases of hepatitis A this year, according to new numbers from the Florida Department of Health.
With the largest numbers of cases concentrated in Pasco, Pinellas and Volusia counties, Florida has had about 1,900 reported cases of hepatitis A this year, according to new numbers from the Florida Department of Health.
Judge weighs Democrats' challenge to ballot positions
In a state where razor-thin election margins have become the norm in major races, Democrats are seeking to make inroads by trying to do away with a decades-old Florida law that requires candidates who are of the same party as the governor to appear first on the ballot.
In a state where razor-thin election margins have become the norm in major races, Democrats are seeking to make inroads by trying to do away with a decades-old Florida law that requires candidates who are of the same party as the governor to appear first on the ballot.
Opening date for Disney Skyliner gondolas announced
The opening date for the Disney Skyliner gondolas has been announced, according to Disney Parks blog.
The opening date for the Disney Skyliner gondolas has been announced, according to Disney Parks blog.
Financial squeeze could limit victims' compensation
A state trust fund used to compensate crime victims is struggling to stay solvent, prompting a proposal last week by Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office that would significantly reduce the amount of money victims can claim.
A state trust fund used to compensate crime victims is struggling to stay solvent, prompting a proposal last week by Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office that would significantly reduce the amount of money victims can claim.
Gas explosion at Florida shopping plaza causes multiple injuries
Fire officials in Florida say a possible gas explosion at a shopping plaza has caused multiple injuries.
Fire officials in Florida say a possible gas explosion at a shopping plaza has caused multiple injuries.
17-year-old Florida teen missing for several months
A search is underway for a missing Florida teen.
A search is underway for a missing Florida teen.
Florida church clears more than $7.2 million in medical debt for those in need
Stetson Baptist Church has reportedly cleared more than $7.2 million in crippling medical debt for 6,500 individuals and families at or above the poverty line in Central Florida.
Stetson Baptist Church has reportedly cleared more than $7.2 million in crippling medical debt for 6,500 individuals and families at or above the poverty line in Central Florida.