Florida
Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes program to put free tampons in state public schools
Previous attempts had failed in the state Legislature. Fifteen other states and Washington D.C. have done so successfully, according to a state Democrat
DeSantis declares state of emergency in South Florida amid torrential rainfall and flooding
There are flash flood warnings for parts of Miami-Dade and Broward, while the city of Sarasota saw almost four inches of rain in one hour on Tuesday
State Of Emergency Declared In Florida Counties As Heavy Rain Leads To Severe Flooding
The deluge battered southern Florida, blocking roads, stranding vehicles, forcing flight delays and cancellations at airports.
Southern Florida sees one-in-a-thousand year rainfall and flash flooding
Coastal areas in Sarasota County saw up to 10 inches of rain on Tuesday alone
Federal judge strikes down Florida law blocking gender-affirming care for trans minors
Judge Robert Hinkle said the statute was unconstitutional
Judge temporarily blocks Florida law criminalizing the transport of undocumented immigrants
Also known as SB1718, the law was signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis a year ago
Real estate prices continued to increase in Miami-Dade and there are no signs of cooling
Taxable property values across the county rose by approximately 10% by the end of 2023. It follows two years of two-digit increases
Latino outdoor workers are disproportionately affected by "dangerous" heat impacting U.S.
California, Texas and Florida are experiencing triple-digit temperatures at the moment
Trump holds thinner lead against Biden in Florida after guilty verdict in hush money case
A new survey by Fox News shows the former President holding a four point lead against the incumbent in a state the GOP thought he would win by a landslide
Miami-Dade sheriff candidates reject Trump's proposal of using local police to deport migrants
Many expressed concerns that involving local police in immigration enforcement would erode public trust
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz introduces bill to impose moratorium on Palestinian immigrants
The initiative aims to suspend entries from nationals for two years amid the war between Israel and Hamas
Floridians' top concerns are inflation and insurance costs, and they favor Republicans to solve them
A poll by the Associated Industries of Florida showed these concerns topped others like unlawful immigration
Disney paves the way for fifth major theme park in Florida after legal fight with DeSantis ebbs
Both parties spent two years in litigation sparked by Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law
California is the most expensive state to buy a home, surpassed only by Hawaii
The report by GOBankingRates estimated the minimum salary required in each state to buy a house with a 30-year mortgage.
Extreme heat puts unhoused population of Miami at greater risk
Axios reports that a bill signed by DeSantis back in March restricts people from sleeping in public spaces complicates things even more
Hurricane season in Florida: one in four would ignore evacuation warnings, survey says
However, the AAA Consumer Pulse study shows that 94% feel very or somewhat prepared.
Dengue fever surge in Latin America sparks warnings for the U.S. with Florida as a flashpoint
Florida recorded nearly as many cases in early 2024 as in all of 2023.
Florida's DeSantis signs bill allowing parents to give up their babies up to 30 days
The previous "safe haven" law allowed parents to do so up to seven days
Foreclosures rise in Texas, Florida as homeowners struggle with mortgages and a tough market
Insurance costs have also been rising in the states, hit by storms and other natural disasters
US Migration Data: Florida Gains Residents As California Sees 1.4% Population Drop
In 2022, around 8.2 million people moved from one state to another, according to the data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Florida voters remain confident in local elections, but concerns rise among national ones
Florida voters believe in the integrity of their local elections. But as government units rise, they worry about voter fraud and accuracy.
Lawsuit by progressive groups claims South Florida districts were racially gerrymandered for Hispanics
The lawsuit alleges that four congressional and seven state House districts in South Florida were racially gerrymandered, violating federal and state laws
Summer season relief: Florida launches tax-exemption initiative lasting throughout July
The plan, designed to reduce financial burdens on families, includes fishing gear, outdoor equipment, and admissions to state parks
How Trump's proposed 'largest deportation operation in American history' would economically hurt Florida
Experts, activists, and immigrants, both documented and undocumented, have voiced concerns about the potential economic repercussions
Texas, Florida are still the biggest Latino hubs, but highest growth rate comes from unexpected states
Both Dakotas, New Hampshire and Maine are states with the biggest surge in Latino population since 2017
New Florida law makes it easier for international healthcare professionals to practice medicine
Here's what professionals in the field should know about SB-7016
Florida judge appears to reverse course on halting law criminalizing transport of undocumented people
Hours after saying the injunction had a statewide reach, Judge Roy K. Altman issued a conflicting order
Florida's DeSantis seeks investigation on Starbucks over DEI practices
The governor said a complaint filed will seek to determine whether such practices violate the states anti-discrimination laws
Coast to Coast: Unveiling the middle-class income benchmarks in Florida, Texas, and California
A report by GOBankingrates shows how the economy has changed in these heavily latino populated states over the past decade.
Federal court halts enforcement of Florida law targeting transport of undocumented people
SB 1718 criminalizes people as human smugglers who "knowingly and willfully" cross the state line with undocumented people