In Florida, child abuse rise fuels push for faith-based solutions

DCF Secretary Taylor Hatch promoted the Hope Florida initiative and Christianity as key components in preventing harm to children.

HGTV Smart Home in Florida. How to vote, info about sweepstakes contest

HGTV Smart Home 2026, newly built, fully furnished poolside paradise near Orlando, Florida. Sweepstakes winner will get the keys and $100,000 cash.

Florida woman who posed as nurse and treated more than 4,400 patients without a license avoids jail time

Florida woman Autumn Bardisa pleaded no contest after posing as a nurse and treating over 4,400 patients without a license, receiving probation.

Florida Theme Park Announces Death of Famous 1,000-Lb. Alligator

Buddy the alligator was 13’ 8” and almost 1,000 pounds, and was estimated to be between 60 and 70 years old

Florida football fans to get first look at Buster Faulkner's offense in spring game

Florida football fans will get their first look at new offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner's offense at the spring game.

No increase in Florida measles cases for first time in months

The number of measles cases in Florida has paused for the first time in months. According data from the Department of Health, there have been 144 cases of reported measles since April 4, the same number of reported measles cases as the previous weekly count on March 28.

Got bats in your attic? Florida’s removal rules change April 16

Florida's bat maternity season begins April 16. Here’s what to do if you find them as the deadline approaches, or after it passes.

See how much rain fell in Florida cities during record-breaking week

There are drier days ahead on weekend and next week, after record-breaking days of rainfall on the Treasure Coast during a week of April showers.