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The groups challenging the law argued that a definition of “riot” in the measure is vague and overbroad.

It’s been almost a year since the Food and Drug Administration approved the first genetic treatments for sickle cell disease. So far, only a few patients have received the long-awaited treatments.

There are lots of legal ways that wealthy students get into America's top schools.

The survey generated over 4,600 responses. It shows residents are in favor of more public transit but are resistant to the idea of raising taxes.

The next White House Conference on Aging - which is aimed at finding new ways to improve the lives of older Americans - will take place July 13 in…

What’s The Solution? Delivering Health Care To Uninsured FloridiansFor the past six months Health News Florida has told the stories of people without…

For years, claims of abuse, beatings, rapes and murder of students by staff have come from those who survived the Dozier School for Boys, the now-closed…

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments April 28 on the issue of same-sex marriage. Several cases from Cases from Ohio, Tennessee, Michigan and…

You can be a part of our audience for a special Florida Matters town hall featuring a panel discussion and preview of the new Ric Burns film “Debt of…

Florida’s power companies have invested billions and billions of dollars to harden the electrical grid since the hurricanes of 2004 and 2005. Could you…

This week on Florida Matters we talk about how some of our region’s airports are changing to make travel more convenient.Projects are underway in Tampa…

Experts say most of us begin planning too late for the help we might need as we get older. On Florida Matters this week, we take a look at long-term care,…

This week on Florida Matters, we're continuing our preview of the upcoming Florida Legislative session. State lawmakers have filed a half-dozen bills…

The Dixie Highway that meandered through Polk County in the early 20th century inspired the creation of lots of roadside attractions along its path.Most…

Even zucchini, the much-taken-for-granted and maligned squash that appears in abundance this time of year, is a welcome sight. When you know something is not going to be around forever, you tend to appreciate it so much more.

Tampa Police confiscated bricks and pipes found on a rooftop of a building at the corner of Florida Avenue and Tyler Street. It's not far from a secure…

Medical marijuana was legalized in Florida after Amendment 2 passed during last week's election, but there are still questions as to what this means for…

Time is running out for convicted murderer and co-founder of the Crips gang, Stanley "Tookie" Williams. The California Supreme Court refused to block his execution Wednesday. Now, his fate is in the hands of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Williams is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Dec. 13.

The Rotary Club of Sarasota will be hosting the Second Annual Sarasota Wildlife Art show this weekend. The Sarasota Wildlife Art Show is a 2 day event and…

The city of Orlando has announced plans to purchase the Pulse nightclub and eventually convert the site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S....

Between 2014 and 2015, the number of police officers killed in the line of duty nationwide rose a staggering 56 percent. But what about the loved ones…

The Florida Supreme Court is preparing to rule on whether to allow a new abortion restriction to take effect. The measure requires women wait 24 hours...

The North Korean leader made his remarks to a session of the ruling Workers Party Central Committee. He accused the U.S. of failing to reciprocate the North's diplomatic gestures.

There are nearly 500,000 diesel engine Volkswagen vehicles that will require a fix to bring them into compliance with U.S. air quality standards. It could be a challenge for states to entice reluctant owners to get their cars fixed.

A judge in Arkansas has temporarily blocked a law that forbids doctors from providing gender confirming treatment to transgender youth, meaning an American Civil Liberties Union suit can proceed.