Dec 18 Florida deputy's legal team says he didn't have an obligation to stop Parkland school shooter By Terry Spencer, Associated Press The attorney for a former Florida sheriff's deputy is arguing that his client had no legal duty to confront the gunman who murdered 17 people and wounded 17 others at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School nearly six years ago. Continue reading
Dec 17 Florida GOP suspends its chairman, demands he resign as rape investigation continues By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation during an emergency meeting Sunday, adding to calls by Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top officials for him to step down as police investigate a rape accusation against… Continue reading
Dec 17 Heavy rains drench Florida and the Carolinas as storm system heads up East Coast By Associated Press A late-year storm unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds as it barreled up the East Coast on Sunday, forcing water rescues from flooded streets and the cancelation of some holiday celebrations. Continue reading
Dec 12 Florida school board recommends ouster of Moms for Liberty co-founder over Republican sex scandal By Curt Anderson, Associated Press The Sarasota County School Board cannot oust Bridget Ziegler outright from the panel but voted 4-1 Tuesday on a resolution requesting that she step down. Continue reading
Dec 05 Sen. Scott joins Gov. DeSantis in calling for resignation of Florida GOP chair amid rape investigation By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Sarasota police are investigating a claim that Ziegler raped a woman with whom he and his wife had previously had a sexual relationship. Continue reading
Dec 01 DeSantis and Newsom lob insults and talk some policy in an unusual debate By Steve Peoples, Associated Press In an alternate reality, the prime-time showdown between California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday could have been a preview of a 2024 general election debate. Continue reading
Nov 24 Florida sees record year for sea turtles, but climate change threatens survival By Curt Anderson, Associated Press Only one in 1,000 hatchlings lives to adulthood and climate change is threatening their species as beaches disappear under rising seas. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 5:32 Why the threat of mosquito-borne diseases is on the rise worldwide By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery For many people in the United States, mosquitoes are merely a summertime nuisance. But around the world, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are a growing public health concern. Ali Rogin speaks with Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for… Continue watching
Nov 16 Supreme Court won't allow Florida to enforce its new law targeting drag shows during appeal By Associated Press Florida had asked the court to allow its anti-drag show law to be enforced everywhere except at the Hamburger Mary's restaurant in Orlando, which challenged the law's constitutionality. Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch 9:00 How climate change risks impact people with disabilities By Judy Woodruff, Sam Lane, Sarah Clune Hartman As the planet warms scientists say natural disasters are becoming more destructive and more frequent, and the data shows certain communities are hit harder than others. Judy Woodruff reports from Florida on the disproportionate impact on people with disabilities as… Continue watching