Lawmakers argued that more granny flats could bring down the cost of housing in Florida, bringing a big boost to low-income workers.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff later this week in the wake of a state lawmaker’s death, according to the governor's office.

Florida lawmakers are one step closer to making “Gulf of America” an official moniker under state statutes.

A House panel on Tuesday unanimously signed off on a proposal that would make further changes to condominium safety laws requiring inspections of older buildings and adequate reserves for repairs.

Property taxes have been a hot-button issue in Florida lately, and many of the proposals being tossed about by lawmakers reflect that fact.

On Monday, Florida lawmakers discussed a bill that would craft exemptions to the state’s minimum wage rules.

On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to eliminate business rent taxes as he touted the state's economic success.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for the April 8 execution of inmate Michael Tanzi, who was convicted in the 2000 murder of a woman in Monroe County, according to the Florida Supreme Court.

The top five cities on the list were home to more than one-third of all people in the nation last year who experienced homelessness.

St. Petersburg police say a man and a woman face charges in the alleged kidnapping and killing of a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing in February.

A day after the Florida House started moving forward with its version of the plan, the Senate on Friday released a wide-ranging bill that would add restrictions to the state’s ballot initiative process.

An attorney for inmate Edward James is arguing that drug and alcohol use since childhood, multiple head injuries and a near-fatal heart attack have helped lead to James suffering “cognitive decline.”

Homeowners often feel the stress when their property tax bill arrives in the mail. Removing this burden could be appealing, though it comes with a new set of challenges.

A mysterious affliction that causes prehistoric, endangered smalltooth sawfish to spin erratically in Florida waters and often die appears to have resurfaced, with more than 50 deaths last year.

As the latest Legislative session in Florida unfolds, many new specialty plates have been thrown out for consideration.

With House Speaker Daniel Perez pointing to an “age of disruption,” Florida Republican legislative leaders opened the 2025 session on Tuesday by voicing support for digging into government spending.

Lawmakers in 2023 approved the requirements, citing a need for older students to get more sleep. The requirements are slated to take effect in 2026, but as the deadline has neared, districts have said they are struggling to comply.

The base-rate proposal, filed at the Florida Public Service Commission, would lead to increases of $1.545 billion in 2026 and $927 million in 2027.

While the Sunshine State ranked No. 9 overall, it placed as the top state nationwide for the categories of “Education” and “Economy.”

A 2024 Florida law aimed at keeping children off of social-media platforms came under scrutiny Friday, as lawyers for the state told a federal judge the measure is addressing a “mental-health crisis” and attorneys for industry groups argued the restrictions violate First Amendment rights.

A Seminole County circuit judge has refused to block the scheduled March 20 execution of convicted murderer Edward James, rejecting arguments that he should be spared, in part, because of “cognitive decline.”

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is deciding if disciplinary actions will be implemented against one of its deputies following a public comment on a social media site, according to a report by our sister station News4JAX in Jacksonville.

As spring rolls around the corner, the Florida Strawberry Festival is back in Plant City delivering live performances, rides and attractions and fresh strawberries!

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to mark three years of the revived Florida State Guard.