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Florida Is Trying to Ignore Measles Until It Can’t
The state is in the midst of an outbreak, but its health department has been mostly silent.
Higher health insurance premiums spark interest in religious cost-share ministries
Enrollment in health care sharing ministries is on the rise in Florida, but research shows they have fewer consumer protections.
SEC champ Florida starts tourney with deep, dangerous Kentucky
NASHVILLE -- Kentucky chases a third win in three days, with rested and well-tested Florida awaiting in a Friday quarterfinal game in the Southeastern Conference tournament.
Former Orlando Health employee arrested on charges of soliciting a minor
Central Florida man faces multiple charges, including soliciting a minor for sex, following an investigation that began last September.
Live: No. 1 Duke, Florida State go back and forth in ACC Tournament quarterfinals
The top-seeded Blue Devils are playing without two injured starters in point guard Caleb Foster and center Patrick Ngongba.
Rory McIlroy struggles in first-round of The Players Championship
Defending champion Rory McIlroy shot 74 in the opening round of The Players Championship.
Two US states warned suspension of new tech visas for ...
Move by Florida and Texas could be 'devastating' for research and other sectors experts warn amid concerns bans could spread
Billionaires and businesses fuel growing exodus from blue states
Major corporations and billionaires are permanently relocating from blue states to red states, driven by lower taxes and business-friendly policies.
2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: Florida Locked Into Final No. 1 Seed?
FOX Sports' bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy offers up his latest men's NCAA Tournament projections.
Alex Vindman: If union-busting bill passes in the Legislature, Florida workers will be the losers
Florida union fight intensifies as Senate Bill 1296 advances
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics
Good morning. Here’s what’s moving Florida politics.
Pitbull to turn childhood Wynwood home into his entertainment headquarters
The South Florida home where global superstar Pitbull grew up will soon house his empire.
A Save Boca sweep: Michelle Grau, Jon Pearlman, Stacy Sipple win seats on Boca Raton City Council
Development politics loomed large in the election, with candidates aligned with the Save Boca movement opposing plans to redevelop the city’s government campus.
Andy Thomson wins 3-way race for Boca Raton Mayor as voters decide on 2 referendums
Boca Raton voters settled a closely watched 3-way mayoral race and weighted in on major questions about redevelopment, public safety spending and the future use of city-owned land.
Here Are the Top Spots for Spring Break Travel
Spring break travelers are heading to Florida beaches, Caribbean cruises and European cities as top destinations this year.
Where American support for Trump’s Iran strike stands as new polls roll in
Most but not all of the latest national polls indicate majority opposition to the U.S. military strikes President Donald Trump ordered against Iran in Operation Epic Fury.
K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup
A Florida appellate panel on Friday blocked a lower court's temporary injunction giving an extra year of eligibility for a college basketball player, ruling in a split opinion that the order's...
USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-SEC men's basketball awards, player of the year
Darius Acuff Jr. and the Florida Gators took home major honors in the USA TODAY Sports Network's All-SEC awards. Check out the full selections.
Reubin O’D. Askew Lecture Series returns with discussion on East Asia, the United States, and the Future of Democracy - University of West Florida Newsroom
The University of West Florida Askew Lecture Series returns to the Museum of Commerce in downtown Pensacola on Thursday, April 9, with a timely discussion on “East Asia, the United States, and the Future of Democracy.” This year’s event features Dr. Erik Mobrand, professor at the Graduate School of International Studies at Seoul National University […]
No need for March Madness. 2026 Final Four has already been decided
Forget the drama. Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have already proven they are on their way for another all-No. 1 seed Final Four.
Florida can’t decide if its official saltwater mammal is a dolphin or a porpoise
They are not the same animal.
DOL: Initial unemployment claims in Florida drop for week ending Feb. 28
There was nearly a 10% increase in new jobless filings across America in the weekly report.
Rep. Byron Donalds opens up about his past, policy views and Florida governor's race
Broward children lack hospital choices. Parents want state to force Florida Blue to negotiate
Broward County parents are contacting insurance regulators and legislators, trying to force the state to intervene in a contract dispute between the hospital systems and insurer Florida Blue
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics
Kat Cammack stumps for Florida, Gov. DeSantis loses his juice, and another racist GOP chat.
Social Determinants of Health and Access to Orthopedic Care Among Seniors in Little Havana
Introduction: Little Havana, Miami, Florida, is a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood with many adults and seniors aged 65 and older at risk for osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and associated frac...
Rep. Salazar says Trump is ‘sending a message to the political elite’ at Florida summit
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., discusses President Donald Trump’s remarks at the ‘Shield of the Americas’ summit in Florida and his administration’s efforts to make a deal with Cuba.
How to run your 2026 March Madness pool: Play for prizes, plus create your NCAA Tournament game
The CBS Sports 2026 NCAA Men's and Women's Games have returned for March Madness 2026 office pools.
Measles contact tracing underway in Sacramento County after 100+ children possibly exposed
Standing on Family Business Monthly Empowerment Night
This event is free and open to the public.
Tropical Shipping Gift Supports Supply Chain Management Program at FAU
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business and Tropical Shipping recently celebrated the naming of the Tropical Shipping Study Room at the Schmidt Family Complex, Boca Raton campus.
Venezuelan players put politics aside to play exhibition game in U.S. ahead of World Baseball Classic
Venezuelan baseball players put politics aside to play an exhibition game in Florida ahead of the World Baseball Classic. NBC News' George Solis speaks with players on what it means to see their flag raised amid tensions following Maduro's ouster in January.
Bracketology stock watch: Michigan State, Florida trending up while Kansas and SMU struggle
Here's the rundown of who is trending up and who is trending down in college basketball as conference tournaments approach
Personnel note: Logan Bragdon joins JMI as coalitions manager
'With Logan’s experience and motivation, I know he will make a great addition to the JMI team.'
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics
Sunburn: Where Florida politics gets properly burned
Florida women's basketball defeat MSU in SEC Tournament opener
The Lady Gators led for all but 45 seconds in Florida's Round 1 SEC Tournament win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
‘Nazi heaven’: Inside Miami campus Republicans’ racist group chat
The chat is the subject of a Florida International University police investigation.
Florida Politics: Florida is leading the next nuclear revolution
With advanced nuclear reactors nearing real-world testing in Idaho, it’s happening now. Florida can either wait and watch — or prepare and lead.
What Florida Blue members in Broward should know about billing, ER and other care
Florida Blue members in Broward County are facing tough questions about how to get in-network care. Here are some answers.
Poll: Almost across the board, Ron DeSantis is more popular than Donald Trump in Florida
The man in Tallahassee enjoys majority approval, but POTUS is underwater.
Plan your weekend with Brevard's best entertainment events: March 6-12
Find your weekend adventure: Indiafest, pub crawl and a pancake breakfast top our list of Brevard's best weekend events.
Yaël Ossowski: The (short) history of kratom policy in the United States
When authorities moved to schedule kratom, they triggered a public health scare, not a safety fix.
In Miami campaign stop, Byron Donalds gives first glimpse into policy plans
Congressman Byron Donalds has not yet rolled out a detailed policy platform in his pitch to become Florida’s next governor.
The science of structures: FSU chemist synthesizes complex molecule with potential for medicine, pharmaceutical applications
A Florida State University chemist has developed a method to rapidly assemble significantly complex natural molecules with potential in biomedical
Sporting Club Jacksonville announces site for Mixed-Use Sporting District to serve North Florida
Privately capitalized site in Town Center area will serve as the permanent home for Sporting Club Jacksonville, anchor a transformative mixed-use sporting and entertainment district
Trump’s Weekend at Mar-a-Lago: A Fundraiser, Video Remarks and Secure Briefings
After giving his approval Friday to the U.S. military attack on Iran, the president spent a three-day whirlwind at his Florida club.
Tampa General earns top hospital honor for eighth consecutive year
Newsweek and Statista also recognized Tampa General as a leader in infection prevention.
Taryn Sabia joins increasingly crowded Tampa mayoral race
'Design matters. Planning matters. And Tampa needs leadership that understands how all these issues connect.'
Brevard County high school sports weekly schedule, Week of March 2-7
Brevard County high school sports schedule for the week of March 2-7, 2026.
From Florida to Philly, a political consultant kept working as fraud claims piled up against her
Yolanda Brown has faced allegations of financial fraud and embezzlement in at least four states totaling well in excess of half a million dollars. Her attorney says it was a misunderstanding.
As Trump urges GOP to retreat from anti-vax rhetoric, DeSantis doubles down on exemption bill amid rising measles cases
Florida advances exemptions as national GOP moderates vaccine tone
Florida universities face H-1B hiring freeze
Visa hiring pause sparks clash over research and talent
Israeli strikes rock Tehran as Iran’s counterattacks widen after the killing of its supreme leader
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in the strikes from Israel and the U.S.
Orlando Sentinel 150: How Orlando willed itself into sports’ big leagues
Ever since Orlando’s founding in the 1870s, sports has had winning role in helping shape Central Florida.
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics
FSU locks up their President for 3 more years, Dems pick a new future leader, and is the state on the hook for Alligator Alcatraz costs after all?
College basketball picks: Predictions for Arkansas vs. Florida, more top 25 games on Saturday
Our experts have picks for all of Saturday's big games as conference play heats up across the nation, with March Madness around the corner
Florida Politics Now
Watch Florida Capitol Bureau Reporter Cody Butler recap this week of the Florida Legislative Session.
Florida Politics Now
Watch Florida Capitol Bureau Reporter Cody Butler recap this week of the Florida Legislative Session.
Report: Mike Johnson tells GOP donors that Neal Dunn may be terminally ill
The Panama City Republican has said he intends to serve out his term.
What happened when this scientist lived 100 days underwater will surprise you - Futura-Sciences
Dituri, a 55 year old biomedical engineer and associate professor at the University of South Florida, had spent those 100 days living and working in Jules’ Undersea Lodge, a 100 square foot steel and glass habitat sitting 22 feet below the surface of the Emerald Lagoon. He entered on March...
Oriol's 26 lead North Florida past FGCU 76-70
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Kamrin Oriol scored 26 points as North Florida beat FGCU 76-70 on Thursday night.
Carlyle's 22 lead Florida Atlantic over Temple 77-73
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) Kanaan Carlyle's 22 points helped Florida Atlantic defeat Temple 77-73 on Thursday night.
Highland Towers’ $600,000 lesson in Tallahassee politics
Retirees caught between code ambiguity and construction lobbyists
Florida Department of Health cuts thousands of dollars in funds from HIV and AIDS drug program
Starting Sunday, the state will cut its subsidies for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), and funds will only be available for people at or below 130% of the federal poverty level, a drop from 400%.
Bill changing IDs required to vote passes Florida House, would ban student IDs
If the Senate approves the measure and the governor signs it, portions would go into effect in July, 1-1/2 months before midterm primaries.
Florida's first Black-owned brewery now open for business
Florida's first Black-owned brewery is now open for business, with its name coming from a symbol of segregation. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson explains how the brewery's owner believes this symbol will help the community heal.
Delighting public safety advocates, Legislature OKs Veterans Treatment Courts expansion
'Florida has long acknowledged that military service can have profound, long-term effects that we have a responsibility to address.'
Bracketology: Florida, Virginia moving up while Auburn, Indiana slide in NCAA Tournament projection
Breaking down who is trending up and who is trending down in CBS Sports Bracketology
Scientists lay out what we do and don’t yet know about moths and butterflies
Key points Scientists have published a broad review of what they’ve learned about moths and butterflies over the last few decades. Special attention is given to pivotal moments during the ~300 million-year history of the group. These include changes in diet that moths achieved, in part, by p
Orlando Economic Partnership scrubs Goliath Ventures from website after CEO's Ponzi scheme arrest
'OEP’s ties to Goliath Ventures are deeply troubling,' an Orange County Commissioner said.
FAU’s College of Business Launches New MBA in Artificial Intelligence
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business is launching a new MBA in Artificial Intelligence that will focus on preparing future business leaders to thrive in an economy transformed by AI.
Is the Florida redistricting process delayed — or dead on arrival? Even Republicans aren't sure
Florida was eager to join Donald Trump's redistricting push. But will a legal challenge stop the process and leave campaigns racing?
Florida Strawberry Festival 2026: Dates, entertainment, food and more
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival.
Softball Pitcher Finds Perfect Balance in Medical Laboratory Science Program
Senior Kylee Graham, a transfer student from Florida, has excelled on the mound as and in the lab thanks to a supportive community of faculty and coaches.
Nelson's 24 lead South Florida over Rice 75-56
HOUSTON (AP) Izaiyah Nelson scored 24 points as South Florida beat Rice 75-56 on Wednesday night.
Plan your weekend with Brevard's best entertainment events: Feb. 27-March 5
Find your weekend adventure: Festivals, concerts and "Swan Lake" top our list of Brevard's best weekend events.
FAU’s College of Business Named Top Business School in Latest Rankings
BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business was named among the top business schools in the country, ranked at No. 64 for MBA programs, according to Fortune. FAU’s College of Business also is ranked No. 30 among public universities and No. 2 among Florida universities, reinforcing its position as one of the state’s leading destinations for graduate business education. “This ranking underscores the tremendous momentum within the College of
Florida’s gambling helpline sees surge in calls since online sports betting’s launch in 2023
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling says calls to the state’s gambling helpline tied to online wagering have skyrocketed since legalized sports betting launched in 2023.
Person with measles visited car dealership and Wawa in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania health officials say
Need a visiting nurse? Florida home health care stands out in U.S.
Need post-hospital care at home? U.S. News & World Report gives Florida top marks for home health care.
Potential College Football Playoff newcomers in 2026: USC, Florida, Louisville among teams to watch
There is considerable dark-horse value in teams who upgraded their rosters this offseason
FAU Business Named Among Top U.S. Business Schools
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business was named among the top business schools in the country, ranked at No. 64 for MBA programs, according to Fortune.
7 Central Florida eateries shut down over health violations
Last week, seven more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
UF College of Nursing to host first North Central Florida Health Festival
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida College of Nursing will host the inaugural North Central Florida Health Festival, a free community event marking…
NASA spots Florida’s ocean waters changing color
Similar fluid dynamics can be seen in dust storms on Mars.
Jim Moran Institute now accepting applications for South Florida Small Business Executive Program
The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, housed in Florida State University’s Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, is accepting applications
Armed man shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago was never interested in politics or guns, cousin says
The 21-year-old North Carolina man who entered a gate at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort with a shotgun before he was shot and killed worked as a golf course groundskeeper and sold illustrations of golf courses. Braeden Fields, a cousin who grew up with Austin Tucker Martin, says he never talked about politics and seemed afraid of guns. Fields told The Associated Press that he has no idea why his cousin would do this. Authorities say Martin walked through a gate at Mar-a-Lago in Florida early Sunday and raised a shotgun when confronted by law enforcement, who opened fire. Trump was at the White House at the time.
Political community mourns passing of former Sen. Charlie Dean
'His loyalty to his family and love of Citrus County was as big as he was.'
Community Health Northwest Florida's 12th Ave Pediatrics location reopens
PENSACOLA, Florida – Community Health Northwest Florida’s 12th Avenue Pediatrics location reopened to patients on February 23, 2026 — 10 weeks after a pickup tr
Armed man killed at Mar-a-Lago never interested in politics or guns: Cousin
The 21-year-old North Carolina man who drove onto President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort with a shotgun before he was shot and killed worked as a golf course groundskeeper and sold illustrations of golf courses. Braeden Fields, a cousin who grew up with Austin Tucker Martin says he never talked about politics and seemed afraid of guns. Fields told The Associated Press that he has no idea why his cousin would do this. Authorities say Martin drove through a gate at Mar-a-Lago in Florida early Sunday and raised a shotgun when confronted by law enforcement, who opened fire. Trump was at the White House at the time.
Sports betting drives jump in calls to Florida problem gambling helpline
Calls over online gambling have increased by 138% since 2023.
Suspected gunman identified after being shot dead at Mar-a-Lago
Law enforcement confirm man, who was armed with a shotgun and gas canister at Trump’s Florida home, was 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin
Rachel Grage says Q4 haul shows 'energy' behind bid to upset John Rutherford in CD 5
Longshot candidate points to early fundraising.
Wilton Simpson backs Kelly Ann Walker in crowded HD 74 GOP Primary
'His support reflects our common focus on growing Florida’s agricultural economy, standing up for rural communities, and defending the Free State of Florida.'
Man posing as radiology sales rep arrested for allegedly stealing $14M in medical devices
Jacksonville, Florida, police first apprehended Michael J. Roberson on Feb. 10 following an investigation dating to December 2024.
Ron DeSantis doubts deal possible with 'tottering' Iran regime, thinks Donald Trump will 'follow through' with attacks
'They don't want to have a peaceful world like we would want to enjoy with our allies.'
Armed man shot and killed after entering perimeter around Trump’s Florida home
US Secret Service agents and Palm Beach County law enforcement shot and killed an armed man after he “unlawfully entering the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago” Sunday morning, the Secret Service said.
Byron Donalds blasts 'political hack' Stephen Colbert for playing in Texas Primary
'His credibility is shot.'
College basketball power rankings: Florida up to No. 2, just behind Michigan
The Wolverines, the national title favorite, and the Gators, the reigning national champs, lead the Power Rankings