Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is Florida’s presumed top target in its search to replace fired coach Billy Napier.

The eastern two-thirds of the United States is experiencing some of the coldest weather of the autumn season.

Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates that have been a cornerstone of public health policy for decades in keeping schoolchildren and citizens safe from infectious diseases.

Florida has carried out a record ninth execution this year, putting to death a man convicted of killing his wife and their two children decades ago.

This Florida park offers, airboats tours, a drive-thru safari, and wildlife zoo, in one place

Now is a perfect time to book your getaway

It’s starting to feel like an annual tradition: Panthers vs.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier, as the state’s attorney general.

A rare frigid storm is charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast, blanketing New Orleans and Houston with snow, closing highways and grounding nearly all flights.

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Hurricane Milton’s devastating landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast hit one of the most popular areas for temporary residents who spend the winter months living in the Sunshine State.

Hurricane Milton is on its way to making landfall in Florida’s west side.

Sprawling traffic shows the exodus of people leaving the state, however, some opted to fly out of the danger zone.

Carter Verhaeghe tapped in a pinpoint pass from Aleksander Barkov for the lead 58 seconds into the third period, Matthew Tkachuk added a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series opener.

Lawyers trying to keep an abortion-rights measure off the Florida ballot told the state Supreme Court that the proposed amendment is deceptive.

A petition initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the Florida constitution has reached the necessary number of verified signatures to qualify for the 2024 ballot.

Florida's citrus production is expected to improve in the upcoming season compared to last year when twin hurricanes battered the state.

The oldest historically Black collegiate fraternity in the U.S. says it is relocating a planned convention in two years from Florida because of what it described as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration’s “harmful, racist and insensitive” policies towards African Americans.

Travelers, considered a bellwether for the insurance industry due to its size, said catastrophe losses doubled in its most recent quarter and the company swung to a loss as severe wind and hail storms in a number of regions led to rising coverage claims.

AAA says it won’t renew a small percentage of homeowner and auto insurance policies in hurricane-wracked Florida, joining other insurers in limiting their exposure in the Sunshine State.

Record ocean heat has invaded Florida with a vengeance.

The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. has joined other civil rights organizations in issuing a travel advisory for Florida.

Advocates for open government are ringing alarms about plans by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration that could make it harder to learn what public officials are doing and to speak out against them.

The U.S. population center is on track this decade to take a southern swerve for the first time in history.

Did you know Florida produces 25% of the world's supply of ____?

Hurricane Ian not only ravaged southwest Florida on land but was destructive underwater as well.

A quick study by two scientists calculates that climate change made Hurricane Ian 10% rainier than it would have been if there were no such thing as global warming.

Here’s a look at how tourists can best cope in terms of air travel, evacuation shelters and park closures.

Florida, South Carolina and South Florida are taking steps to salvage home football games as Hurricane Ian approaches.

Trevor Etienne’s 3-yard touchdown run with 5 minutes remaining helped No. 18 Florida rally to beat South Florida 31-28.

On Sunday, New England plays Miami’s Dolphins.

Abortion rights remains a salient political issue for Democrats, as a special election in New York showed on Tuesday.

Ballots haven’t even been printed yet, but already a group of landlords, apartment managers and real estate agents in Florida are trying to stop voters from deciding on a measure that would implement rent control for a year in the theme park hub that has been one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S. The Florida Apartment Association and the Florida Association of Realtors last week sued Orange County, Florida in an attempt to halt a ballot initiative aimed at limiting how much...

Baseball’s bitter 99-day lockout moved a little further back in the rearview mirror when spring training games began Thursday.

A cold snap in Florida is different than in other places.

A COVID-19 outbreak has taken place on a South Florida-based cruise ship for the third time this week.

Isaiah Bowser ran for 155 yards and two touchdowns, Ryan O’Keefe had 85 yards on seven receptions, and Central Florida earned Sunshine State bragging rights by beating Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday night.

As the tourism industry bounces back from COVID-19, Miami is one of the top search destinations on several travel websites.

After nearly a century on its lofty perch, the northern mockingbird may be singing its last melodies as the state bird of Florida.

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 31 saves, Anthony Cirelli had a goal and two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Washington 3-2 to end the Capitals’ eight-game season-opening point streak.

A lockdown of Australia’s third-largest city Brisbane was extended until Sunday because of a growing COVID-19 outbreak.

A day after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida on Sunday broke a previous record for current hospitalizations set more than a year ago before vaccines were available.

Federal health officials say Florida has reported more than 21,600 new cases of COVID-19, the state’s highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic.

In a state famous for election night fiascoes, Florida’s handling of the November presidential election is being hailed as a sign it finally got things right.

(AP Photo/George Frey, Pool)Preparing for the Boca Raton Bowl proved a bit of a slippery slope for the Central Florida Knights. All part of Heupel’s plan to bring a dose of fun to the bowl game with some of the customary pageantry halted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “A really good football team,” Heupel said. “Kind of reminds me of why you don’t play football in Provo in December,” Sitake joked. They're 0-3 in Florida bowl games, including losses in the 1976 Tangerine Bowl, 1985 Florida Citrus Bowl and 2014 Miami Beach Bowl.

Political teams across Graham Media Group are watching “battleground” races in Texas, Florida, Michigan and Virginia. TEXASThe entire state of Texas itself is something of a battleground with Democrats holding onto a longshot hope of turning the long-red state blue. Here’s a report from KPRC2 in Houston and KSAT in San Antonio on competitive districts in the Lone Star state:Follow all Texas results on Click2Houston and KSAT.com. Follow all Florida results on News4Jax, ClickOrlando and Local 10 (Miami). Follow Virginia results on WSLS.com.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner flies out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays a baseball World Series Game 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)ARLINGTON, Texas – The Latest on Game 6 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays (all times local):11:10 p.m.Justin Turner was removed from the Dodgers’ World Series-clinching victory after testing positive for the coronavirus. ___10:10 p.m.With postseason star Julio Urías on the mound, the Los Angeles Dodgers are clinging to a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays heading into the eighth inning. “I don’t know if we’ve got any Tampa Bay Rays fans here in Orlando,” Obama said. The Globe Life Field roof will be closed for Game 6 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays.

Biden went to Florida to court seniors, looking to deliver a knockout blow in a state Trump needs to win while trying to woo a group whose support for the president has slipped. The “only senior Donald Trump seems to care about" is himself, Biden added. “I'm running as a proud Democrat, but I will govern as an American president,” Biden said to supporters blaring their horns as they listened from cars. Biden has vowed to win Pennsylvania, but if he falls short, his path to victory narrows substantially. But it has trended Republican for the past three decades and, in the 2016 election, Trump scored a 37 percentage-point victory.

Mullen was given several more chances Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, to walk back bizarre comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic. He declined each of them, brushing aside criticism and insisting he's focused on defending national champion LSU. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida coach Dan Mullen was given several more chances Monday to clarify any confusion regarding his comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic. He declined each of them, brushing aside criticism and insisting he's focused on defending national champion LSU. “No, I’ve been worried about trying to beat LSU,” Mullen said.

The Fourth of July holiday weekend began Saturday with some sobering numbers in the Sunshine State: Florida logged a record number of people testing positive for the coronavirus. Officials and health authorities warned people to take precautions or simply stay home on Independence Day, as confirmed cases are climbing in 40 states. Florida reported 11,445 confirmed infections on Saturday, bringing the statewide total to more than 190,000. Im really, really worried about the Fourth of July," said Dr. Don Williamson, a former state health officer who now heads the Alabama Hospital Association. Officials in South Florida including in Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys closed beaches through the weekend.

Now, a Florida state senator wants to ban some sunscreens entirely for the potential harm they cause marine life. Sen. Linda Stewart's proposed bill would require a prescription to use sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate, two chemicals found in most sunscreens that effectively protect against UV radiation but, researchers suggest, can also cause coral bleaching and eventually kill reefs. "Reef-safe" sunscreens that leave out those ingredients in lieu of others, like FDA-approved zinc oxide, would take their place on store shelves. Those banned the sale of all sunscreens with the two chemicals to protect nearby reefs, essential to the islands' tourism economy and marine biodiversity. Only two sunscreen ingredients are "generally recognized as safe and effective" for people by the FDA: Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

As Hurricane Dorian threatens off the coast of Florida, we recall 15 years ago to this day on Sept. 3, 2004 when Hurricane Frances hit the Sunshine State. Frances' path was similar to Donna's in 1960, but it was much weaker as it moved across Florida in September 2004. Frances was also associated with an outbreak of over 100 tornadoes throughout the southeastern and mid-Atlantic states. Eight deaths resulted from the forces of the storm - seven in the United States and one in the Bahamas. Read more: A history of strong hurricanes in Florida -- from Great Miami to Andrew and WilmaCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

People walk on the beach at the Cocoa Beach Pier while a cruise ship leaves Port Canaveral ahead of the approaching Hurricane Dorian. Hurricane Dorian veered toward Georgia and the Carolinas early Saturday, likely sparing Florida the worst of the storm. Cumberland Island National Seashore, located on the largest barrier island off the coast of Georgia, closed to the public on Saturday. The National Park Service noted a high risk for dangerous rip currents along Cumberland Island National Seashore beaches. The island, located about 35 miles from Savannah, Georgia, is hosting about 30,000 visitors for Labor Day weekend, with hotel occupancy near 90%, Riley estimated.

A sign announces free sandbags distributed by the Seminole County government to its residents before Hurricane Dorian hits Florida in the upcoming days on Aug. 29, 2019, in Casselberry, Florida. The National Hurricane Center is forecasting(CNN) - A powerful storm is bearing down on Florida again -- and if Dorian it makes landfall, it will be the fourth consecutive year that a hurricane has hit the state. Here's what you need to know about Hurricane Dorian. For the latest from the National Hurricane Center, follow @NHC_Atlantic on Twitter or visit hurricanes.gov. How big is Hurricane Dorian?

In the Sunshine State of Florida there is a huge problem of green iguanas and now homeowners are permitted to kill them, according to CNN. They eat plants and dig tunnels that can erode or collapse sidewalks, seawalls and the foundations of homes. Even though they mostly eat plants, they consume animals too which can pose a threat to native and endangered species. Green iguanas are considered an invasive speicies, they're not native to Florida but they come from Central and South America, by the wildlife commission. Florida homeowners were encouraged to remove dense vegetation, cover the holes and even spray them with a water hose to make them leave.

WPTV via CNN(CNN) - Think Florida: sandy beaches with lines of palm trees, all bathed in gorgeous sunshine. That's the reality in the Sunshine State, where homeowners are now encouraged to kill green iguanas they find on their properties, a statement on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's website reads. "Homeowners do not need a permit to kill iguanas on their own property, and the (wildlife commission) encourages homeowners to kill green iguanas on their own property whenever possible," the statement reads. "Iguanas can also be killed year-round and without a permit on 22 public lands in south Florida." They're seen all over the stateGreen iguanas are considered an invasive species -- they're not native to Florida but come from Central and South America -- by the wildlife commission.

A 12-year-old from Indiana is learning how to walk again after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria while on vacation in Florida. Not paying much attention to the scrape she got on her toe while skateboarding, she waded into the water, where a deadly bacteria passed through that open cut. The tween was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, an aggressive flesh-eating bacteria. Surgeons were able to cut out the bacteria and save her leg and her life. The young girl is warning others to stay out of the water this summer if they have open wounds.