A rare 3.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Mexico on March 30. This event ties for the second-largest earthquake reported in or near Florida. Earthquakes are uncommon in Florida, with most occurring in the northwestern Panhandle.

With Brian Nathan’s victory certified, Democrats won two of three state legislative races in this month’s special elections, all in Republican-leaning districts.

A U.S. judge in Fort Myers ordered FL's Alligator Alcatraz to provide confidential legal calls & publish clear attorney-access rules for detainees.

Hazardous beach and boating conditions will likely continue the rest of the week as the onshore breeze persists.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discussed his political future and warned Republicans against becoming complacent ahead of the 2026 midterms.

A study by the Florida Department of Health earlier this year warned residents about popular candies containing arsenic.

MIAMI — HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chose President Donald Trump’s home state of Florida to roll out a new health initiative aimed at overhauling hospital food.

Florida has been widely seen as a red state, particularly since the emergence of President Trump in 2016 as a presidential winner. Trump won Florida in 2016, 2020 and 2024, and over that