Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins 2026 governor Republican primary against Trump-backed candidate

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he’s running for governor in 2026, hoping to take over for term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida's lieutenant governor jumps into crowded GOP governor race

Collins will try to position himself as a conservative warrior and heir apparent of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, even though ...

Schools of Hope, Charlie Kirk top Florida lawmakers’ 2026 education agenda

Some of last year’s more contentious issues, including voucher funding and Schools of Hope charter schools, already are ...

'Super flu' in Florida: The four factors driving it to break records

It’s getting called a “super flu” and the latest federal data shows Florida and 29 other states are now in the top tier of ...

The dream of a Florida retirement is fading for the middle class

The Sunshine State used to be where all walks of life could afford a place to retire. That’s changing as it grows pricier.

Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida’s congressional districts

Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for Florida’s legislature to redraw congressional districts.

Florida’s waters are changing. But for these stone crabbers, the work goes on

A tight-knit Tampa Bay crabbing community is facing environmental and economic challenges, but the payoff can be as sweet as ...

1st Florida execution set for 2026. Who is Ronald Heath?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued his first death warrant for 2026 for Ronald Heath, convicted in 1990 for murdering a man in ...