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The United Nations says there are more displaced today people than ever before in our history – 110 million people have been forced from their homes.

Meanwhile, the Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan housing bill on Thursday aimed at boosting the construction of affordable homes, but it faces hurdles in the House.

State politicians are jockeying for position before the August primaries. Pulse nightclub first responders are still struggling with PTSD more than two…

The federal government has approved Florida's request for $616 million that will be partially used to repair homes destroyed or damaged by Hurricane...

According to a new study from the University of Florida Health, Florida Hospital in Orlando and the Tampa-based nonprofit Obesity Action Coalition,…

Floridians have two extra weeks to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

This week's cold snap has brought school closures and even snow in some parts of Florida, but that won't stop the Tarpon Springs Epiphany celebration on…

The Tampa Bay region consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous places in the nation for pedestrians and cyclists.This week on Florida Matters, we're…

The Florida high school where 17 people were killed in a mass shooting is getting a therapy dog to help students who need emotional support.

This week on Florida Matters we debate the pros and cons of online learning in high school with a panel of experts and with comments our listeners…

While across the nation the cultural and political tug-of-war over health care rages on, locally, healers keep on healing. But providing care for people…

A House education panel on Thursday unveiled an early budget recommendation that includes $462 million for teacher pay raises after conducting a “budget…

USF President Judy Genshaft expressed some relief after hearing that state Senators trimmed USF's share of its budget cut from nearly 60 percent to 23…

Florida is home to more than 1.6 million veterans. So, it’s no surprise that Florida lawmakers passed several bills this session that benefit military…

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn says the Selmon Crosstown Expressway may need to be closed down during certain parts of the National Republican Convention in…

May 7 through 13 th is Hurricane Preparedness Week and the state’s largest utility is urging customers to take it seriously.

Florida is alight with wildfires right now, with over 125 burning across the state. This week on Florida Matters we’re talking about the impact these…

Last year, visitors to Tampa’s Amalie Arena could "swim" in a million white plastic balls at an interactive exhibit called "The Beach.” Now, Tampa Bay…

Internationally renowned photographer and environmental advocate Clyde Butcher suffered a stroke in early May on the left side of his brain, which has...

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson says lawmakers have authorized seven new medical facilities for veterans in Florida.Nelson said in a news release Wednesday that the…

After the issue stalled in the Senate at the end of this spring's legislative session, lawmakers could take up a proposal in 2018 that would clear the...

Sarasota County on Tuesday asked the Florida Supreme Court to reconsider a ruling in favor of private hospitals in a long-running dispute about payments...

Armed with a new, 85-million-dollar business incentive fund, Florida Governor Rick Scott is headed to Connecticut to burnish his credentials as...

WUSF’s Robin Sussingham recently hosted “Our Jewish Communion: Religious Identity and Growing Up Jewish in Polk County” at Florida Southern College in…

The Following is a list of candidates who have qualified in Hillsborough County for the 2016 election cycle. The partisan races include party affiliation.…