A proposal that could go to voters next year would eliminate non-school property taxes for Florida homeowners starting 2027.

Writer who concentrated on Florida history books and UCF courses was also political commentator and former Orlando Sentinel journalist.

A rare flash flood emergency was declared for parts of Lake County on Sunday, which received up to 18 inches of rain.

The bill, H.B. 147, would go into effect July 2026 and mean the oath would become required for any teacher can enter a classroom.

"It's going to help a lot," said Hebertay Perez, a TSA worker at Fort-Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Florida lawmakers are considering changes to a new law that prevents local governments from enacting stricter planning and development rules. The law, which is supported by builders and developers, has been challenged in two separate lawsuits by dozens of cities, counties, and a watchdog group.

Florida’s attorney general on Tuesday called for the state to consider placing limits on the use of the insanity defense after a Kentucky parolee who killed a 6-year-old was found living near a school in Marion County.

Florida lawmakers will get a chance in 2026 to ditch the common mockingbird in favor of the America flamingo as the state bird.