Severe storm damages buildings in Florida Panhandle
Employees assess the damage after the storm that came through Pensacola, Fla., and blew the roof off of Emerald Republic Brewing on Saturday, April 10, …
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Florida Senate committee advances ‘anti-riot’ measure
Florida Senate committee advances ‘anti-riot’ measure By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: This story adds that the governor’s office did not immediately comment. …
Florida Senate approves changes to public retirement system
Florida Senate approves changes to public retirement system By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A proposal pushed by the leader of …
Building trust among parents and teachers is key to reopening schools
Building trust among parents and teachers is key to reopening schools Sherman Dorn Arizona State University Guidelines on use of articles from The Conversation can …
Consumer privacy push in Florida limps forward
Consumer privacy push in Florida limps forward By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Big Data won a key concession from Florida …
Officials: 2nd breach concern in Florida phosphate reservoir
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota, addresses the media Monday, April 5, 2021 about the crisis at the former Piney Point phosphate plant, along with Manatee …
Florida works to avoid ‘catastrophic’ pond collapse
Acting Manatee County Administrator Dr. Scott Hopes speaks during a news conference Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the Manatee County Emergency Management office in Palmetto, …
Coming out of the cave: As life creeps back, some feel dread
Nicole Russell looks out from her porch, Friday, March 12, 2021, in Kendall, Fla. Because of the pandemic, Nicole because fearful of leaving her home …
4 reasons why migrant children arriving alone to the US create a ‘border crisis’
4 reasons why migrant children arriving alone to the US create a ‘border crisis’ Ediberto Román Florida International University Guidelines on use of articles from …
Florida House passes bills on civics, school records
Florida House passes bills on civics, school records By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida House began its Thursday session by …
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine batch fails quality check
A vial with the Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine is seen at the Vaxmobile, at the Uniondale Hempstead Senior Center, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, …
New chief Florida science officer named by DeSantis
New chief Florida science officer named by DeSantis MIAMI (AP) — A new chief science officer for Florida has been chosen, Gov. Ron DeSantis said …
Florida governor to forbid ‘vaccine passports’
Florida governor to forbid ‘vaccine passports’ By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: This version updates with new headline and information …
Man who fired gun at Everglades park rangers captured
Man who fired gun at Everglades park rangers captured Eds: UPDATES: Adds that no one was injured. EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, Fla. (AP) — A man …
Now vaccinated, older adults emerge from COVID hibernation
FILE – In this Monday, March 22, 2021 file photo, two older adults socially distanced, watch a spring training exhibition baseball game between the Pittsburgh …
Budget crunching begins, as Florida Senate offers $95B plan
Budget crunching begins, as Florida Senate offers $95B plan By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: This version includes details of proposed Senate budget. …
Florida Senate seeks to collect tax from out-of-state sales
Florida Senate seeks to collect tax from out-of-state sales TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Out-of-state retailers would have to collect the Florida sales tax when they …
Florida Senate resolution condemns white supremacy
Florida Senate resolution condemns white supremacy By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A resolution condemning white supremacy and white nationalism was unanimously …
Feds: 4 arrested, accused in Cuban migrant smuggling scheme
Feds: 4 arrested, accused in Cuban migrant smuggling scheme MIAMI (AP) — Federal agents have arrested four men in a scheme to smuggle migrants from …
Florida expands vaccine eligibility to age 50 and over
FILE – In this Tuesday, March 1, 2021 file photo, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fist bumps with legislators as he enters the House of Representatives …