Florida ranks No. 1 for invasive species in the continental United States with more than 500 species of problematic animals, birds, plants, and fish. Thanks to its subtropical climate, wildlife ...

The 2024-2025 school year ends between May 27 and May 30 for students in 45 of Florida's counties. Students in seven counties have to wait until June for the last day of school. The earliest the ...

Shark activity in Florida waters peaks between April and October, coinciding with increased human presence in the water. In 2024, there were 14 recorded shark bites in Florida, representing 30% of ...

Florida baseball earned a No. 2 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament and will play in the Conway S.C. Regional. The Florida Gators (38-20) will open NCAA Tournament play on May 30 against 3 seed East ...

Where can you buy Florida Lottery tickets? Tickets can be purchased in person at any authorized retailer throughout Florida, including gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis's Hope Florida program is under investigation for a $10 million donation from a Medicaid settlement. The donation was reportedly sent to a political committee ...

Florida prosecutors have opened an investigation into a nonprofit supporting an initiative led by Casey DeSantis — and championed by her husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) — following questions ...

Leon County prosecutors say there is an open criminal investigation relating to information a lawmaker provided concerning the Hope Florida Foundation. In response to a request by the Herald/Times ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners voted 4-1 May 21 to have a black bear hunt for 23 days in December, but the measure must be voted on again in August to be finalized.

Florida softball will begin its quest for its second straight trip to Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City when it faces Mercer on May 16 in its opening game of the Gainesville Regional.

Florida’s “free kill” law strictly limits who can file malpractice lawsuits when the victim is 25 years old or older. The law was passed in 1990 to prevent doctors from leaving Florida as a ...

Two Florida specialties, Gray Kingbird and Black-whiskered Vireo, may be found during nesting season, though the latter has declined in recent years. The elusive Mangrove Cuckoo is also a possibility.