State News Florida
Florida’s hippopotamus, Lu, dies at 65 in Homosassa Springs
Lu moved to Florida in 1964.
Study confirms invasive termites are crossbreeding and spreading
May 31, 2025
Scientists spot hybrid swarms of destructive insects in Florida.
UF confirms Ono presidency after questioning his stance on DEI, climate change
May 27, 2025
Top choice goes to the Florida Board of Governors for final confirmation.
DeSantis selects former general counsel as next appeals court judge
May 23, 2025
Alachua County included in First District Court of Appeal.
Gainesville man sentenced to more than 10 years for child pornography charges
May 12, 2025
Stephen Young arrested in March 2024.
University of Florida poised to poach Michigan president
May 5, 2025
Search committee names Santa J. Ono sole finalist for UF presidency.
World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships to launch this weekend
Mar 17, 2025
Events are free, open to public.
UF report: Unprovoked shark bites plummeted in 2024
Feb 11, 2025
Unprovoked shark attacks were down 22 from 2023.
Levy County residents monitor FDOT plans amid I-75 improvements
Feb 5, 2025
Northern Turnpike Extension study ended August 2022.
Florida delays enforcing law on social media for minors
Jan 2, 2025
Law requires online platforms to delete previously-existing accounts for children under 14.
New year brings 10 new state laws in effect
Jan 1, 2025
Laws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
Florida 4-H aims for the stars with space-focused career advancement programs
Dec 27, 2024
Across Florida 4-H have added space science into STEM lessons.
Ohio man receives 30-year sentence for threatening Alachua County judge
Dec 12, 2024
Inmate also assaulted federal employee.
FWC recovers 37 stolen gold coins from 1715 Fleet shipwrecks
Nov 27, 2024
Coins stolen valued over $1 million.
Ayesha Solomon elected president of Florida Association of Property Appraisers
Nov 22, 2024
Alachua County Property Appraiser voted to position at annual conference.
Hinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’
Nov 8, 2024
Alachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Cammack wins reelection as Trump takes White House
Nov 6, 2024
GOP flips Senate, House control remains unknown.
2024 Election Results
Nov 6, 2024
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Tropical Storm Helene to intensify into hurricane strength on Wednesday
Sep 24, 2024
National Hurricane Center issues hurricane warning.
New deadly, synthetic opioid hits local streets
Sep 12, 2024
Isotonitazene is estimated to be 20 to 200 times stronger than fentanyl.
UF: natural ponds better than stormwater ponds at removing nutrients
Aug 25, 2024
Florida has 76,000 stormwater ponds.
Sasse defends spending as state preps probe
Aug 16, 2024
Former president attributes increase to new initiatives.