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In a closely watched case, an appeals court this week agreed to put on hold a circuit judge’s ruling that said Florida lawmakers and the state...

The Florida Department of Health has decided to award Tampa-based WellCare Health Plans with a statewide contract to care for children with complex…

The number of Floridians who enrolled in the Affordable Care Act this year increased by more than 55,000 compared to last year.The surge comes despite…

The storm system that produced severe thunderstorms across portions of Florida Thursday has a mean back side that will sweep across the state Friday....

The storm system that produced severe thunderstorms across portions of Florida Thursday has a mean back side that will sweep across the state Friday....

Though debate continues to swirl about carrying out a newly approved constitutional amendment, a fierce legal battle about how Gov. Rick Scott and...

Cuba’s economy barely grew at all this year. Officials this week say the communist island will probably show the same dismal performance next year. And...

Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3 percent in November, the lowest level it’s been in 12 years.The state released employment figures on Friday.…

State Education Commissioner Pam Stewart said Tuesday that she will be stepping down from her post on Jan. 8.

Governor-elect Ron DeSantis today announced he'll nominate outgoing Florida House speaker Richard Corcoran as the state's next education commissioner.The…

For many people struggling to afford rent in Tampa, owning a home could provide more space, more stability and sometimes even a lower monthly cost.But a…

Better law enforcement and stronger school security are the big takeaways from the draft report released this week by the state commission investigating...

A federal judge in Texas rules the ACA is unconstitutional. What does this mean for American healthcare, and who will be affected?

Florida may have a plan to address the increasing number of children who lack health insurance, but it remains to be seen whether the proposal will get...

The judges acknowledged that the complaints are "serious" but noted there is no existing authority for lower court judges to hold Supreme Court justices accountable.

Every year, Reporters Without Borders investigates how many journalists were killed, imprisoned or held hostage. In 2018, the group saw an increase in every category.

Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst joins hosts Jeremy Hobson and Robin Young with her picks for best equipment, best spice and best bite of 2018.

The police response to the Florida high school massacre was delayed because school officials rewound a school surveillance video, making officers think...

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he is "saddened beyond comprehension" that one of his own deputies killed family members and himself…

Flooding, high winds, and tornadoes are possible in Florida Thursday as yet another strong storm system sweeps across the state. This will be the fourth...

High winds and tornadoes passed through the Tampa Bay area Thursday morning, as yet another strong storm system sweeps across the state.This will be the…

Help is still available for homeowners struggling to fix-up property damaged by Hurricane Irma last year, through the Rebuild Florida program.

As life slows down for the holidays, it's an ideal time to visit one, or a few, of the region's many art museums.“Magritte & Dali” pairs works by Spanish…

The year 2018 is almost over, and Florida Matters is looking back at the stories that made headlines in our region this year.Much has happened in our…

After two suicides by first responders this week, Hillsborough county residents are pushing lawmakers to focus on mental health this upcoming session.