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A $145 gift from the country’s oldest and largest study abroad organization could make a huge difference for 175 University of South Florida students.The…

The Florida Department of Health is asking an appeals court to block a lower-court judge from moving forward with a lawsuit in which a Martin County...

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is holding a gun swap for people who want to get rid of unloaded and unwanted guns. In exchange, the donors get…

Maine Republican Susan Collins said Friday she would vote for Brett Kavanaugh to be confirmed to the Supreme Court. So what happened, and what now?

In an unusual weekend session, the U.S. Senate advances to a final vote on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Watch the…

A divided Senate voted 50 to 48 to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the high court. The bitter campaign could leave a mark on his reputation and on public confidence in the institution, legal experts say.

With a 5 p.m. Friday deadline looming, Gov. Rick Scott has sought support from legislative leaders before appealing a Tallahassee judge’s order that...

Everglades restoration needs to do more to account for climate change. That’s the headline of a report released Wednesday by a Congressionally-appointed...

Less than three hours before a 5 p.m. deadline, Gov. Rick Scott’s administration Friday filed a notice to appeal a Tallahassee judge’s order that struck…

Mail ballots are convenient but lack certain perks that voting in person gives voters. Namely, mail-in ballots are ten times more likely to be thrown...

Potentially deadly letters and packages are rare, and technology makes it easier to track down perpetrators. But they can play a powerful role in further polarizing the country, analysts say.

Last fall, a cemetery historian came upon a few death certificates from a little-known Tampa burial ground called Zion and he wanted help to learn more…

By Steve NewbornGov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill late Friday that critics say will gut the state's system of managing growth. The bill also restricts…

The District of Columbia is leading the way on a new program in which young offenders get a second chance. It's difficult, but authorities say it's worth it.

While the Justice Department continues exploring possible ways to add a question about citizenship to the census forms, a federal judge in Maryland is moving ahead with reopening two cases against it.

News Service of Florida and Steve NewbornPart of a new elections law that requires “sufficient nonpermitted parking” at early voting sites will create an…

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is rolling out a program that focuses on reaching out to minority-owned businesses to connect them with the city.Meant to make…

In 2018, all 30 MLB teams extended their netting over stadium dugouts. The protective measure has not done enough to safeguard fans from dangerous foul ball injuries.

By News Service of Florida UF Health Shands Hospital is challenging the state’s preliminary approval of a proposed 42-bed psychiatric hospital in...

The first legal challenge to Florida’s controversial law banning so-called “sanctuary” cities and counties was filed on Tuesday against Governor Ron...

In a gravel parking lot on Virginia Key crowded with shade tanks used for raising fish, coral researchers have a new project underway: a Noah's Ark for...

The former special counsel is set to testify before two House committees. Read his full opening remarks.

More than two months after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an expansion of the controversial school “guardian” program, state officials have not tracked how...

Hemp has been hyped as a lifesaver for Florida farmers, touted as a versatile crop that can be used to build houses, feed livestock and create clothing.

A Homestead detention camp that has housed thousands of undocumented migrant children is emptying out, federal officials said Saturday.Health and Human…