Florida teachers scoff at Gov. DeSantis’ ‘Blame Educators Tour’ accusing unions of delaying raises

Florida’s teachers aren’t impressed with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ claims about leadership in education. Hours after the Governor led an education roundtable in Tampa, the Florida Education Association issued a release calling the event a part of the...

Florida State vs. Florida: Seminoles Aim for Redemption in 2025 Season Closer

The next chapter of college football's fiercest rivalries unfolds at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Nov. 29. FSU squares off against UF in what will be their 67th meeting, with the Gators holding the series advantage at 37-27-2. UF's defensive staff...

Trump Endorses Florida State Lawmaker to Head RNC

Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters has received President Donald Trump’s nod of approval to lead the Republican National Committee.Trump’s endorsement is in anticipation of current RNC Chair Michael Whatley running for the U.S. Senate seat in North...

Florida officials warn districts to deliver teacher raises — unions say state funding falls short

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Florida schools prepare to open for the new academic year, a growing clash between state officials and teachers' unions is intensifying over the issue of teacher pay. Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner...

South Florida pilot killed in Indiana crash while recreating solo flight around the world

PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - A highly accomplished pilot from South Florida was killed in the Midwest while trying to recreate her 2024 solo flight around the world. Anh-Thu Nguyen had just finished the first leg of her globe-circling voyage when...

Florida Lawmaker Pushes for House Vote on Stock Trading Ban for Members of Congress

A Florida Republican congresswoman is seeking to force members of the House of Representatives to go on record as to where they stand regarding banning stock trading by House lawmakers and their Senate counterparts. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.,...

CRAYDL Expands To Florida With Integration Of Foxtail Home Designs, As Founder Adam Katz Strengthens Permitting Expertise And Custom Residential Construction Practice In Scottsdale, AZ And Ocala, FL

(MENAFN- GetNews) "CRAYDL's integration of Foxtail Home Designs expands our capabilities in custom home design and permitting, ensuring faster, more reliable construction planning for homeowners and builders in Florida and Arizona." - Adam Katz,...

Pritzker seeks more authority over homeowners insurance business

State Farm homeowner premiums will rise by roughly 27 percent in Illinois, prompting calls for greater regulation. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker is asking state lawmakers for more authority to regulate the...

We deserve a South Florida that enacts care, not harm | Opinion

South Florida can — and must — do much better. Too many of its resources are harming people and communities instead of going toward protecting and caring for them. Let’s begin in our backyard. Some may (wrongly) object to the term concentration...

Building Design Disputes – New Analysis of Direct v. Consequential Damages in Florida

Are design professionals involved in your Florida project? If so, then you need to be aware of this newly decided case. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, in Orlando, issued an Order on July 11, 2025, confirming that in...

UF report finds median monthly rent in Florida increased $500 in three years

The median cost of housing for Florida renters rose by almost $500 dollars from 2019 to 2023, according to a new report from the University of Florida’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies. Median rent in the state soared from $1,238 to $1,719 a...

Florida AG threatens to remove Orange County leaders if they don't sign ICE addendum

click to enlarge Photo via Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings/Facebook In his latest attempt at instilling immigration enforcement tactics in local governments throughout the state, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is now threatening...

Florida Panthers, Amerant Bank Arena partner with company to develop mobile application

Home insurance and hurricane season in Florida: What to…

Florida's home insurance market is stabilizing but remains expensive, especially during hurricane season. Insurance costs are rising but not as rapidly as in recent years, despite new tariffs. Average annual home insurance costs in Florida range...

Florida's public and private schools operate differently | Opinion

Florida offers parents various school choices beyond traditional public schools. Private schools are chosen by families and are accountable to them, unlike public schools which are accountable to the state. Accountability in private schools is...

Florida AG vows to cut off law firms over diversity initiatives

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will no longer hire law firms that engage in DEI or ESG programs. Uthmeier claims these programs constitute illegal and inappropriate discrimination. The policy change will affect current and future...

Florida AG Investigation Is Latest Reminder of Risk Tied to Green Initiatives

Florida’s Attorney General announced an investigation on July 28, 2025 into whether the CDP (formerly known as the Climate Disclosure Project) and the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) have violated consumer protection or antitrust laws by...

Florida AG threatens to remove Orange County leaders if they don't sign ICE addendum

click to enlarge Photo via Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings/Facebook In his latest attempt at instilling immigration enforcement tactics in local governments throughout the state, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is now threatening...

Florida Sheriff told by the court to return over $700k seized crypto

Law enforcement authorities in Volusia County, Florida, have been told by the court to return over $700,000 in cryptocurrency and paid legal fees. The federal officers improperly handled the seizure of assets from a European Union-licensed...

What are they asking for? Florida DOGE audits Gainesville explained

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Members of the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force are expected to arrive in Gainesville on Thursday, less than two weeks after announcing plans for an audit. Chief Financial Officer Blaise...