Maxwell: Florida’s new education chief got booed after trashing public schools while ignoring failures and even school ...

There won't be one or two Florida sales tax holidays to help residents save money on disaster supplies. Instead, there will be a permanent sales tax exemption on specific disaster preparedness items.

Florida communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton will benefit from $1.45 billion in federal disaster recovery ...

Florida lawmakers on Friday formally sent a pair of bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis, including a proposal to restrict student cellphone use and another aimed at strengthening penalties for animal cruelty ...

Florida typically holds a two-week sales tax holiday on hurricane and other disaster-related supplies in tandem with the start of hurricane season. But when the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season started ...

Florida's vulnerability to natural disasters necessitates advanced preparation and response strategies. AI can significantly improve disaster prediction and response by analyzing weather data and ...

Florida's long-term care centers are recognized for their high standards in disaster preparedness and response. The Florida Health Care Association coordinates with state agencies and utility ...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Florida has enacted Senate Bill 150, known as “Trooper’s Law,” to protect pets from abandonment during natural disasters, inspired by Trooper, a Bull Terrier rescued ...

A nonprofit smart growth advocacy organization, 1000 Friends of Florida, is the latest entity calling for the Florida Legislature to repeal portions of a new law designed to expedite post-disaster ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Several new laws have taken effect in Florida, including Trooper’s Law, which makes it a felony to abandon a dog during a natural disaster. In addition to Trooper’s Law, House Bill ...

When you think it’s peace and safety, it’s sudden destruction …” – Jamaican Proverb, derived from 1 Thessalonians 5:3 ...