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State parks win 'record funding' in new budget

The funding comes amid increasing popularity of the state's parks.

Auto-related fraud is rampant in Florida. Here’s how to avoid getting taken.

Paying inflated prices for simple auto repair jobs. Using cheap parts for repairs. Selling useless extended warranties. Charging higher-than-necessary interest rates for loans. These are a few of the...

Florida’s controversial toll roads projects are scrapped

The bill is an extraordinary reversal of a top Republican priority from just two years ago.

Florida sues CDC: Governor demands cruise ships be allowed to sail immediately

MIAMI (AP) — The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to demand cruise ships be allowed to start sailing immediately, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday. DeSantis s…

Federal officials to help study why so many Florida manatees are dying

At least 432 mantees had died as of March 5.

Florida rescinds nursing home visitation orders

Florida passes 2 million coronavirus infections, but cases, deaths decreasing

Florida added 5,105 positive COVID-19 cases to bring the total to 2,004,362. With 62 more fatalities, the number of resident deaths now totals 32,713. With a population of about 21.5 million, about...

Florida vaccine supply to rise again with Moderna, Pfizer while next shipment of J&J uncertain

Continued increase in the Pfizer vaccine means Florida will once again see a jump in supply next week. The data released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday showed nearly...

Florida will lower eligibility to 60 and older for COVID-19 vaccine

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that starting next week, all people age 60 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID: Florida Gov. DeSantis expands who can vaccinate medically vulnerable under 65

DeSantis allowed vaccine access through hospitals for those under 65 with what are called comorbidities, or other illnesses such as cancer.

Water loss at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary has put wildlife at risk. New research points to the problem

Scientists studying water loss in a Southwest Florida swamp hope new research findings will help keep wetland ecosystems healthy across the state.

Manatees dying in droves as poor water quality, sea grass losses lead to starvation

More sea cows deaths have been documented through the first two months of the year than were recorded during 2019 and 2020 combined, according to FWC.

Florida will expand access to vaccines in March, April, DeSantis says

By April, vaccines are “not going to be very difficult for people to be able to get,” the governor said in Jacksonville.

What to know about Florida’s 2021 legislative session

Election laws. DeSantis priorities. Key lawmakers. Important dates. Here’s what to know when lawmakers meet Tuesday for the 2021 session.

Teachers, firefighters, police next to get vaccinated in Florida, Gov. DeSantis says

Florida will soon expand its COVID vaccination program beyond just those 65 and older to police, firefighters and teachers aged 50 and older.

Cape Coral marks 76 years since Iwo Jima flag-raising with fewer living World War II vets

Event organizers say the ceremony is important to them and those who take part because of the World War II veterans who are still able to attend.

Army Corps looking to lower Lake Okeechobee levels between now and start of next rainy season

Linked for about a century, the Caloosahatchee is dependent on the lake for dry season flows, which help balance the river's delicate estuary.