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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will lead to using gambling money for environmental projects.

Listen: Each year, thousands face misdemeanor cases related to driver’s licenses. Tampa religious leaders gathered in a park across from the Sheriff’s Office Thursday to advocate for reduced penalties for first-time traffic offenders. Bernice Powell...

Florida Power & Light filed a proposal at the state Public Service Commission that seeks a go-ahead for 12 new solar-energy facilities.

Colorado State University researchers issued a forecast pointing to warm Atlantic Ocean water that fuels storms.

Smart & Safe Florida announced Wednesday it had collected another $15 million to kick off the next phase of the pro-pot campaign.

Hillsborough tax The Hillsborough County Commission voted to continue on renewing the half-penny sales tax that has funded billions in projects throughout the country over the last few decades. The Tampa Bay Times reports the...

John Passidomo, the husband of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, died after falling and suffering massive head trauma and other injuries.

Florida wants judges to toss out challenges to the law that requires elected municipal officials to disclose detailed financial information.

Listen: An almost 700-acre preserve in northwest Bradenton is home to untouched nature and wildlife. And on Wednesday, Manatee County officials announced a more inclusive way for all to explore the preserve. Robinson Preserve has...

A Florida appeals court Wednesday backed Facebook’s argument that it should be dismissed from a lawsuit filed by an ammunition company.

Department of Transportation funds can’t be used for marketing or advertising activities on vehicles operated by public transit agencies.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that gives Florida regulatory control over food-delivery platforms.