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Rubio reintroduces bill to make daylight saving time permanent

Rubio, a Republican from Florida, refiled the Sunshine Protection Act of 2023 on Thursday. → Read More

Buc-ee's gets approval to build another Florida location

A third Buc-ee's location was approved for Central Florida. The Texas-based gas station got the green light to build a Buc-ee's location in Ocala, Florida. → Read More

Florida bill would make it illegal for dog to stick head out car window

A Florida Democrat filed a bill that would make it illegal to let a dog stick its head out the window of a car. SB 932 would also make it illegal to declaw cats. → Read More

DeSantis announces $144 million for broadband access in rural areas

The money will be distributed between 58 different broadband projects in 41 Florida counties. → Read More

Gov. DeSantis unveils higher education plan to remove 'indoctrination' from state universities

Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a plan to remove "indoctrination" like critical race theory from Florida colleges and universities at a news conference in Bradenton, Fla. → Read More

Florida lawmakers file bill to allow concealed gun carry without a license

Republican Florida lawmakers filed a bill, HB 543, to allow for concealed carry without a license, also called constitutional carry. DeSantis said he'd support it. → Read More

Gov. DeSantis unveils plan to lower drug prices, increase transparency with 'Big Pharma'

Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a proposal on Thursday to increase transparency in the pharmaceutical world and ultimately lower prescription drug costs for Floridians. → Read More

What is Florida doing about 'mass migration' to the state?

Here's how Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis are responding to the mass migration coming into the state. → Read More

A look at the new Florida laws going into effect Jan. 1

Several new Florida laws are set to take effect on Jan. 1, focusing on issues like newborn health care, toll relief and property insurance. Here's a look at them. → Read More

Gov. DeSantis makes shortlist for TIME's 2022 Person of the Year

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was named a finalist for TIME's 2022 Person of the Year, an honor given to the person editors felt had the most influence over the world. → Read More

Former Buccaneer Antonio Brown wanted on battery charge

Records show the arrest is connected to a reported domestic violence incident. → Read More

Trump takes aim at DeSantis with 'Ron De-Sanctimonious' nickname

Republicans have signaled Trump and DeSantis as their top two choices for a 2024 presidential run. → Read More

More than 25,000 lionfish harvested during FWC's 2022 challenge

Lionfish are an invasive species that can harm Florida's ecosystems and marine life. → Read More

How much will President Biden's student loan plan cost taxpayers?

Some critics are wondering if the president's plan will really pay off for everyone. → Read More

DeSantis announces 3 new initiatives to recruit teachers for Florida schools

The governor hopes these programs will boost teacher recruitment and retention amid ongoing shortages. → Read More

Leonard Fornette surprises Tom Brady with G.O.A.T. birthday cake

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady turned 45 on Wednesday, so teammate Leonard Fournette surprised him with a goat cake from a Tampa bakery. → Read More

Police: Man shot and killed at Lakeland apartment building

While the investigation is ongoing, police say the shooting does not appear to be random. → Read More

Florida education leaders to workshop enforcement of Parental Rights in Education law

The Florida Department of Education is discussing certain elements of the "Parental Rights in Education" law — known by critics as the "Don't Say Gay" law. → Read More

Chick-fil-A rolls out AI delivery robots in Florida

The fast-food restaurant says the robots have the potential to enhance restaurant operations and cut delivery costs. → Read More

Florida therapy dogs head to Uvalde to support grieving community

Therapy dogs from Florida have joined teams from across the U.S. in flying to Uvalde, Texas, to comfort families grieving the loss of the 21 people killed. → Read More