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In Vermont, there are more elderly patients with medical needs than there are nursing homes. A growing number of families in the state are opening their homes to the elderly as an alternative.

Florida voters could have a chance to abolish a commission that meets every 20 years to suggest changes to the state constitution.The Florida Senate voted…

With Hurricane Michael strengthening as it took aim at Florida's Panhandle, Mark Bowen and his employees watched the live footage through tears.They…

A controversial bill that bans local governments from adopting or practicing sanctuary city policies is moving forward, but it comes with some new…

The mayor of Poway, Calif. said the shooting at the Chabad of Poway synagogue near San Diego was a "hate crime." A 19-year-old man has been arrested.

Survivors of human trafficking are divided on two bills in the legislature.“I am a survivor of childhood sex trafficking,” said Gabrielle Monroe of Sex…

Partners across the state are recognizing May as National Foster Care Month in Florida . The state has about 5,400 licensed foster homes, and there’s a...

Governor Ron DeSantis says he backs Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido as President. This follows multiple conversations between DeSantis and...

The Florida Senate could eliminate controversial proposals about charter schools and hospitals from a tax package that was approved last week by the House.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ controversial choice to run the state Agency for Health Care Administration --- and the massive Medicaid program --- was approved...

A poll by Fannie Mae shows that 46% of American adults would prefer to live in a community with access to better schools and childcare, but cannot afford…

While "Morning Edition" is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, let's not forget its older sibling, "All Things Considered." NPR's flagship news…

Legislation that would give Florida one of the strictest laws in the nation against so-called sanctuary cities is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis, giving him…

Seeking to carry out a November constitutional amendment, the Florida Senate on Thursday passed a measure that would require repayment of financial…

All 136 passengers and seven flight crew members on board are accounted for, officials say.

The Florida Legislature is expected to approve its final product of this year’s budget Saturday. But to close out the week, both chambers got their turn...

Sharing someone else’s nude images on social media or through other “electronic means” will be a misdemeanor if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill passed by...

After a battle about the issue, a proposal to distribute voter-approved local money to charter schools landed back in a tax package that the House and…

Florida’s Republican-dominated Legislature quickly put the finishing touches on a record $91.1 billion spending plan Saturday, meeting numerous requests…

Florida lawmakers finished the 2019 legislative session Saturday by passing a budget for the upcoming year.During the two-month session, lawmakers…

Maximum Security outpaced the competition on the muddy track and appeared to have won but was disqualified after an objection. Country House's trainer called it a bittersweet victory.

In 1986, David Mearns received his Master’s degree in Marine Geology from the University of South Florida College of Marine Science.Since then, he's…

After the proposal received unanimous support in the Legislature, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will expand benefits for firefighters...

Changes could be coming to the state employees’ health insurance program under a bill passed Friday by lawmakers.

Lawmakers in Tallahassee are returning home after two months of hashing out bills - some of which could soon become law. Florida Matters host Robin…