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A bill was filed Friday to undo the requirement for Florida school districts to change their start times, which was set to take effect in 2026.

Florida leads the nation in Google searches for VPNs, or virtual private networks, since the start of the new year when an age verification law went into effect.

State restrictions “have left instructors and students fearful for the future of not only education, but also free thought and democracy in Florida,” the professors’ lawyers wrote.

Florida Senator Rick Scott has filed a bill that would exempt tips from being taxed. The legislation would allow employees to claim a 100% deduction for filing tipped wages, not exceeding $25,000. Leaders in the tax industry believe if the bill becomes law,

Florida’s statewide high school graduation rates increased in 2024, as did the rates for districts in the Tampa Bay area and South Florida, continuing longstanding trends, according to data released this month by the Florida Department of Education.

Flamingos, known for their vibrant pink feathers and long legs, have a notable history in Florida and could become its state bird.

Several Florida counties could see "show showers" next week as another an Arctic blast combines with moisture to make snow a possibility.

As a winter storm continues to hammer the South with frigid temperatures, there's been a lot of talk online about the potential of snow in Florida.

Florida remains one of the top destinations for U.S. travel due to its diverse experiences. Here's a guide for planning 2025 travel.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to be the state's next U.S. senator, making her the second woman to represent Florida in the chamber.

A man and a woman have been charged with attempted murder, and other crimes, in the December 2024 shooting of off-duty ATF Special Agent Matthew Murray at a Florida bowling alley.