Texas and Florida closed out a weekend series at UFCU Disch-Falk Field with the Gators' 4-1 win on Sunday. That victory locked up a series victory for Florida (35-18, 13-14), which opened its ...

A woman was killed by an alligator May 6, 2025, while on Lake Kissimmee in Florida. FWC estimates Lake Kissimmee has second highest population of gators in the state, with Lake Okeechobee No. 1.

Wild bears are found in almost half of Florida. Southwest Florida is among the "frequent" locations and include Central Florida and the Panhandle. Living with bears in Florida: Feeding bears is ...

Florida state lawmakers ended their investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation, an organization linked to first lady Casey DeSantis’s signature welfare assistance program known as Hope ...

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo supports the ban, citing concerns about potential negative health effects of fluoride, while the Florida Dental Association disputes these claims. As of July ...

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has instructed state law enforcement to halt the arrests of undocumented migrants under a new immigration law after a federal judge doubled down on a ...

A woman boating on Lake Kissimmee in Florida was killed by an alligator. Alligator mating season, a period of increased activity, begins in May/June. Fatal alligator attacks are rare in Florida ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A growing scandal around Florida's welfare assistance initiative, Hope Florida, reached new intensity Tuesday as lawmakers questioned whether money laundering or wire fraud ...

The vehicle to make Mrs. DeSantis, a former TV reporter-turned-mother of three, into a credible candidate for governor was a pet project called Hope Florida. We’re supposed to believe that Casey ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect that Casey DeSantis launched Hope Florida, a community-based initiative that is distinct from the Hope Florida Foundation, which helps promote ...

People evacuate after a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. (Alicia Devine/USA Today Network/Imagn Images via Reuters) ...

Florida wildlife officials hauled a dead bear from the woods shortly before 9 p.m. May 5. Officials said the dead bear would be transported to Gainesville for testing. If it's confirmed the Jerome ...