Nearly 150 new Florida laws went into effect July 1 and some of them make big changes you need to know. Here's the list.

Vetter founded Bartow International Baccalaureate, Polk County's first IB school, and led it to national recognition. Funeral services will be held June 28th at First United Methodist Church in ...

The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women (CFW ... to the improvement of life for women and all Florida residents. To learn more about the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame and view the full list of ...

Now that the Florida Legislature has approved a bill eliminating the business rental tax in the state, a small-business advocacy group is increasing pressure on Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign the measure.

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CENTRAL FLORIDA — Now that Hurricane Ian has left Florida, the post-storm cleanup has begun. The following are details about pick-up procedures provided by the counties and municipalities.

Environmental groups sue to block migrant detention center rising in Florida Everglades By KATE PAYNE and CURT ANDERSON The Associated Press, Updated June 27, 2025, 12:43 p.m.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that the law, House Bill 1365, is an effort to "combat homelessness," and it prohibits counties or municipalities from allowing public sleeping or camping in public ...

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Our Bay News 9 Weather Experts have broken down, by county, what to watch for as a potential tropical storm moves across the Bay this weekend. For the latest forecast updates, you can check here.