Florida
Texas, Florida dominate Top 20 affordable summer escapes with Atlanta leading the charge
WalletHub compares 100 metro areas (or Metropolitan Statistical Areas, as identified by the U.S. Census Bureau) on 41 key indicators
Sea levels are rising in Florida and the pace is picking up
The state is already feeling the effects, and a new report by the Miami Herald shows that they will increase exponentially in the future
DeSantis signs bill removing climate change as a priority in Florida's energy policy
The bill also bans offshore wind turbines and boosts natural gas production
2024 Elections in Florida: 72% of Latinas, Black and Asian women support abortion access, poll says
The study, by Lake Research Partners and HIT Strategies, found Floridian women of color more motivated to vote than in Texas, Virginia, and Georgia
Driver who crashed against Florida bus killing Mexican workers arrested on DUI-manslaughter charges
An additional seven people are in critical conditions and dozens more have non-life-threatening injuries
Eight killed in Florida after bus taking migrant workers to a farm crashes
Dozens more were injured, local press reported
Miami appeals ruling that found city had racially gerrymandered voting districts
A judge invalidated the boundaries of the city's five districts and ordered they be redrawn earlier this month
Miami's new voting map poised to reshape Latino neighborhood demographics
From Coconut Grove to Edgewater and Allapattah, P5, as Miami's proposed voting map is known, would make some minor changes to the city's districts
Barron Trump enters the political fray as Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention
The 18-year-old had largely been away from the political spotlight until now
Florida Judge Indefinitely Postpones Trump Documents Trial
A Florida judge on Tuesday indefinitely postponed Donald Trump's criminal trial over his alleged mishandling of classified documents, making it unlikely the case will be heard before the November presidential election.
Latino buyers dominate Miami's foreign real estate market, leading country rankings
Most buyers intend to use the property for rental purposes or as a vacation home
Florida becomes first state to ban lab-grown meat to protect the 'integrity of American agriculture'
"Florida is fighting back against the global elite's plan to force the world to eat meat grown in a petri dish," said Governor DeSantis
Florida ranks last in teacher pay across U.S.; DeSantis administration calls report 'bogus'
The state's Department of Education claims the report does not consider "cost of living and state income tax"
Luxury redefined: Discover the priciest streets from Miami's Brickell to Midtown Manhattan
As tenants are looking for a return-to-office post-pandemic, they are looking for luxury spaces across the country, driving rent up in its streets
Mexican Fiesta: Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2024 in Miami
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 5. Notice that fiestas, bar crawls, and dining options begin on Friday 3.
Miami to vote on new electoral map after court ruled it was 'racially gerrymandered'
The decision comes after a deal that will also have voters decide on a proposed limitation for future redistricting
Florida takes step toward supporting Latino physicians: Gov. DeSantis signs law on degree validation
More than 30,000 Cuban doctors are projected to benefit from this measure
Florida is the state most affected by Walmart closing dozens of health care centers across the U.S.
The retail giant announced the measure citing rising operations costs and reimbursement challenges
Florida joins Texas in challenging Biden's Title IX rule, which expands protections for LGBTQ+ students
Florida's general attorney filed a lawsuit to block the rule. DeSantis said Biden is trying to "inject gender ideology into education"
Florida outdoor workers rally against law banning local regulations against extreme heat
Protesters took to the streets to march against HB433
Trump and DeSantis meet in Florida for the first time since their contentious primary feud
The Republican leaders appeared to put their issues aside and discuss how to ensure a Republican victory in the November elections
Democrats believe abortion rights is a winning issue, but it might not be as clear among Florida Latinos
An analysis of different polls by the Miami Herald shows that Latinos in the state have lower levels of support for the issue than the overall population
Latinos in Florida are much less supportive of legalizing Marijuana than other groups in the state
Only one in three favored such a measure, according to a recent poll. This contrasts with 55% of White and 65% of Black Floridians.
Florida's DeSantis blasts fellow Republicans for not passing a border bill, says they 'surrendered'
The governor argued that the party should have held out on supporting the foreign aid bills until getting what they wanted on the border
Latinos in Florida among those with lowest rates of preventable deaths in the state
A new Commonwealth Fund report shows that preventable illnesses caused 172 deaths among Latinos under 75 per 100,000 people, fewer than for Blacks and Whites
Florida Governor DeSantis signs bill granting access to chaplains in public schools
The bill also allows "patriotic organizations" to speak to students and "distribute certain materials"
DeSantis marks Bay of Pigs anniversary requiring Florida students to learn about 'evils of communism'
"We're going to tell the truth about the evils of communism", said the Florida Governor during a press conference
Amid Florida's ban of extreme heat safety measures, these are the states with protection for workers
California, Nevada and Colorado are among the six states with such laws. Federal standards are being developed, but the timing is not clear
Here's what Floridians have to say about DeSantis' law banning extreme heat safety measures
While business representatives who lobbied for the measure focused on avoiding an economic impact, several workers warned about persisting dangers
Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill Restricting Local Heat Safety Measures in Florida
The bill was backed by business groups but opposed by other organizations, according to the Tampa Bay Times