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Florida lawmakers this year passed a criminal justice reform package. But advocates and researchers doubt it will have a real impact on the state’s...

Florida counties can now authorize needle exchanges, after a bill aimed at reducing HIV and hepatitis C was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.

By Carrie PinkardLast week, Tampa Bay Rays ownership announced the possibility of playing half the team's home games in Montreal.Many baseball fans in the…

By Carrie PinkardThe United States of America is turning 243 years old this year, which means it’s time to celebrate.All around the Tampa Bay area there…

It's Night 2 of the first primary debate of the 2020 election cycle. Follow NPR reporters' live analysis and fact checks of the candidates' remarks.

By Carrie PinkardThe Florida Department of Education have released standardized test results for the tests taken this past spring.The scores include the…

By Mark SchreinerSteven Currall’s first official day as University of South Florida President Monday began with a trip of a few hundred feet from his new…

Associated PressThe Florida sheriff who was removed by the governor from his elected office after a school shooting that left 17 people dead is running…

There have been almost 100,000 traffic crashes in Florida so far this year with 838 deaths and more than 63,000 injuries.

Scott Israel, the suspended Broward County sheriff, filed paperwork Monday formally signaling his intention to run in the Democratic primary for sheriff...

News Service of FloridaAfter successfully pushing through a controversial law that bans so-called sanctuary cities, the chairman of the Republican Party…

Fresh from a win over France, the Americans are just one game away from Sunday's World Cup final. But a strong, confident England team wants to upset their plans.

Associated PressNon-native iguanas are multiplying so rapidly in South Florida that a state wildlife agency is now encouraging people to kill them.A…

By Steve NewbornThe state of Tampa Bay report comes out every three years, and the latest one shows the water body is in pretty good shape. It wasn't too…

Protesters in Southwest Florida demonstrated Tuesday afternoon, at events in Bradenton, Cape Coral, Naples and Sarasota against the Trump administration...

Researchers are using brain scans, blood and spinal fluid to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease. These "biomarkers" may also offer a quicker way to test new Alzheimer's drugs.

Next time you’re in South Florida beware of Iguanas. The states animal protection agency has now given its approval to kill the lizards without permits.

Courtney Irby had taken her husband's guns from his home, and given them to police. At the time he was under arrest for allegedly ramming her car with his.

Washington observers wondered whether the president would take the highly publicized remarks into politics, but instead he highlighted the military and implored Americans to "stay true to our cause."

News Service of FloridaFlorida’s new Cabinet lineup is once again a millionaires’ row.Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and Attorney General Ashley…

More than 50 union workers who prepare food for flights at Miami International Airport protested on Wednesday for higher wages and better working...

The Alaskan city just had its hottest and driest June ever, with average daily temperatures 5 degrees above normal. Crews are also battling wildfires across the state.

By News Service of FloridaCalling arguments by the state Office of Public Counsel “premature, unnecessary and baseless,” Florida Power & Light is asking…

By News Service of Florida A 36-year old Jacksonville Beach man pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to commit money laundering for his role in a $57.3...

A Broward County school employee’s constitutional challenge to part of Florida’s workers’ compensation insurance laws has gone to the state Supreme Court.