News Service of Florida

At a 32.6% year-over-year rise, the greater Tampa Bay metro area trailed only Phoenix nationwide. Miami ranked third.

The wide-ranging bill addresses issues involving licensing of businesses known as medical-marijuana “treatment centers.”

The ruling said the Florida High School Athletic Association did not violate First Amendment rights when it refused to allow Cambridge Christian and Jacksonville’s University Christian School to offer a prayer over the public address system before their game.

Colorado State University researchers predict 19 named storms, with nine growing into hurricanes.

The investigator of Nazi war crimes was presented with the Governor’s Medal of Freedom after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will help continue the award program.

As first-time unemployment claims continue to roll in at levels similar to before the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is warning that issues linked to inflation could push the nation toward a recession.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed 42 bills, including a heavily debated measure that will change staffing standards in nursing homes. The nursing-home industry lobbied for the measure.

The lawsuit alleges that the Biden administration has violated a law known as the Administrative Procedure Act by not properly deporting criminals.

Sheriffs will also see their base salaries increase by $5,000 a year.

During the week of March 18-24, the state had 8,774 reported cases. The total the previous week was 8,049. The state now issues reports every two weeks.