The seat became vacant after Randy Fine (R) resigned to run in a special election for Florida's 6th Congressional District. Vance Ahrens and Debbie Mayfield are running in the special general election ...

Lightning strikes kill millions of trees each year — but it turns out that some large tropical trees can not only survive a strike, but also benefit from its effects, according to a recent study. The ...

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — A Florida welfare assistance project spearheaded by first lady Casey DeSantis received a $10 million donation from the state’s largest Medicaid managed care operator ...

A Florida school district has opted not to renew a high school teacher's contract after she referred to a student by a name other than their legal name without parental permission. The decision ...

For 30-plus minutes in Monday's NCAA title game, Houston's defense flustered a freewheeling Florida offense into playing its own grinding game. But Florida would not be denied. The Gators looked ...

The state’s Elevate Florida program helps residents strengthen, elevate or rebuild homes with at least 75% of costs covered. Applications are due by 7 p.m. Friday. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The deadline to ...

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CAMERAS NEAR MICCO COMING UP IN A FEW MINUTES. GIVE A CHEER FOR THE ORANGE AND BLUE. THE FLORIDA GATORS ARE YOUR NCAA TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS. THE TEAM DENIES HOUSTON THEIR FIRST TOURNAMENT WIN AND ...

Florida was admitted as the 27th state to the United States of America on March 3, 1845. As of April 2025, a total of 166 individuals have represented Florida in the U.S. House. U.S. House Florida ...

After a relatively clean first half between Florida and Houston in the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament championship game in which just four fouls were called, whistles echoed through the ...

• Florida is the champion! The Florida Gators come from behind one more time in an NCAA tournament full of Gator come-from-behind wins, beating the Houston Cougars 65-63. • One last stirring ...

The Florida Gators have been crowned champions of the 2025 men’s basketball NCAA Tournament after defeating the Houston Cougars, 65-63, in thrilling fashion on Monday night. The Gators had not ...