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The U.S. Coast Guard says a small plane crashed into the waters off St. Petersburg during takeoff but the two people onboard are safe.Petty Officer…

A Florida prosecutor who fought and lost a battle with the governor over her decision not to seek the death penalty said Friday that she will comply...

An outside review has determined that the drowning death of Snooty the Manatee could have been prevented.South Florida Museum CEO Brynne Anne Besio…

A planned reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee could take shape more quickly thanks to an Army Corps of Engineers decision.

Florida’s child welfare officials are doing a review of their system and already looking ahead legislatively on the state and national level on what can...

Hurricane Irma remains a major Category 3 hurricane and appears to be heading toward Florida this weekend.As of 11 a.m. Monday morning, it was located…

Irma strengthened Monday afternoon to a Category 4 storm, and the latest forecast data suggests the Major Hurricane will approach South Florida this...

Floridians are old pros when it comes to hurricane preparation, but these last few years of near hurricane drought may have taken the edge off storm…

Are you a ‘dog person,’ yet you own a cat? Is there a way to increase the emotional connection with your pet? Can overindulging your pet encourage them to…

Hurricane Irma has strengthened into a Category 5 storm as it roared toward the northeast Caribbean on a path toward the U.S.Irma's maximum sustained…

As Texas recovers from Hurricane Harvey, Floridians may be wondering how well the state could weather a similar storm.

Gov. Rick Scott on Monday placed all of Florida under a state of emergency as the projected path of Hurricane Irma — now a Category 5 storm — could take…

Low-wage jobs in Florida are one of the main reasons families live in poverty or near poverty, according to a new study by Florida International...

The numbers of employed Floridians barely able to afford basic living expenses has seen some improvements in Florida, according new data from the United...

The Sarasota County House seat left vacant by the resignation of Republican Alex Miller could be unfilled for the first half of the 2018 legislative…

The Obama-era program will expire in six months, the administration said on Tuesday. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals granted legal protections to roughly 800,000 people.

Irma has become the most powerful hurricane on record in the Atlantic Ocean, not including the Caribbean or the Gulf of Mexico. It grew in size and...

Floridians are flocking to stores to stock up ahead of Hurricane Irma. Some locations are struggling to keep supplies on the shelves.

Communities across Florida are preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Irma, and one natural line of defense we have is the state’s beaches.But…

Florida Gov. Rick Scott says the state is working to get gasoline to areas experiencing shortages in advance of Hurricane Irma.In the meantime, a free…

This is the 2017 set of evacuation maps. For the 2019 maps, click here.As Hurricane Irma approaches, authorities are encouraging residents to know whether…

Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco Counties begin evacuations today as the first hurricane warnings were issued for parts of southern Florida with the state…

Florida Sen. Bill Nelson says the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is making preparations in the state for Hurricane Irma. “FEMA is pre...

Miami police intends to involuntarily commit homeless individuals starting Friday if they refuse to move off the streets. Volunteer outreach teams...

Eugene Johnson purchased two loaves of bread and batteries for his flashlight. Those are his supplies in preparation for Hurricane Irma. “I’m on fixed...