Florida
Friday, June 20, 2025
FL shellfish industry, communities push governor to ban Apalachicola drilling
A critical decision now rests with Gov. Ron DeSantis, as Florida coastal communities and shellfish farmers urge him to sign a bill permanently …
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Florida universities face budget scrutiny as part of 'anti-woke' push
By Michael Vasquez for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public N…
Medicaid cuts could strain FL’s safety net, advocates warn
The budget reconciliation bill being considered by the U.S. Senate proposes $863 billion in Medicaid reductions over a decade, with 10.9 million …
Could FPL’s $9B rate hike deepen FL energy affordability crisis?
Florida Power & Light's request for a nearly $9 billion rate hike, possibly the largest in state history, has sparked concern about the potential …
Child well-being stagnates in FL amid education, housing challenges
Florida ranks 35th in child well-being - with notable declines in education and ongoing struggles with housing affordability, according to the 2025 …
Study shows 'living shorelines' provide better protection from major storms
Research indicates living shorelines are more effective at protecting Florida's fragile coastal areas from the wave action of hurricanes and other maj…
Free speech under fire? Report ranks Florida campuses
Florida colleges are getting mixed marks when it comes to protecting free speech. A new national report, the College Free Speech Rankings, lists …
Women face rising health risks with alcohol use
As alcohol consumption among women rises nationwide, Florida health experts are voicing concern about the unique risks women face, from increased …
Ocklawaha River restoration hangs in balance as Florida budget stalls
CLARIFICATION: An earlier version of this story did not capture the correct scope of economic benefits identified in the Jacksonville University study…
Florida’s fluoride ban sparks concerns over dental health
Florida's new law banning fluoride in public water systems has drawn sharp criticism from dental professionals, who cite decades of evidence …
FL emergency managers prep for hurricane season amid FEMA uncertainty
As Florida emergency response officials conduct their annual statewide hurricane preparedness exercise this week, emergency managers are grappling …
Controversy erupts over FAMU’s presidential selection process
The selection of Marva Johnson, a longtime corporate executive and ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis, as the next president of Florida A&M University has …