Jun 08 Watch 4:38 How researchers in Florida are using gene editing to protect the state's orange groves By Colleen Krantz, Iowa PBS Researchers in Florida are testing a new gene-edited tree that they hope will be able to fight off the tiny insects that have devastated the state’s orange groves for years. Colleen Krantz of Iowa PBS reports. Continue watching
Jun 05 Former GOP congressman David Jolly running for governor in Florida as Democrat By Kate Payne, Associated Press A former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida and is running as a Democrat. Continue reading
May 15 Gov. DeSantis signs bill making Florida 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water system By Stephany Matat, Kate Payne, Associated Press Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure Thursday prohibiting local governments from adding fluoride to their water systems, making it the second state in the country after Utah to implement a statewide ban on the mineral. Continue reading
May 07 Lawmakers want to rein in citizen ballot initiatives with new requirements By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Citizen activists could find it harder to get initiatives on next year's ballot in some states. Continue reading
May 06 Civil rights lawsuit filed over killing of U.S. Airman Roger Fortson by Florida deputy By Kate Payne, Associated Press The complaint alleges that Deputy Eddie Duran used excessive and unconstitutional deadly force when he shot Roger Fortson just seconds after the Black senior airman opened his apartment door in Fort Walton Beach on May 3, 2024. Continue reading
Apr 19 A U.S. citizen was held for pickup by ICE despite proof he was born in the country By Gisela Salomon, Associated Press Juan Carlos Lopez Gomez was arrested in Florida for allegedly being in the country illegally and held for pickup by immigration authorities even after his mother showed a judge her son’s birth certificate and the judge dismissed charges. Continue reading
Apr 18 Florida State students return to campus, gather at memorials after deadly shooting By Kate Payne, Curt Anderson, Associated Press Students dropped off balloons, candles and teddy bears at a memorial Friday morning near Florida State University's student union where a 20-year-old opened fire, killing two men and wounding six others. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 2:29 Investigators say FSU shooter is son of deputy who used mother's former service weapon By William Brangham, Eliot Barnhart, Courtney Norris A shooter at Florida State University in Tallahassee killed two people and injured six more. According to officers, the suspect in custody is a 20-year-old FSU student and the son of a deputy sheriff. William Brangham reports. Continue watching
Apr 17 Suspect in custody after shooting at Florida State University that killed at least 2 and injured 5 By Kate Payne, David Fischer, Associated Press The 20-year-old gunman was the son of a sheriff’s deputy whose former service weapon was used in the shooting, authorities said. Continue reading
Apr 11 3 people killed, 1 injured by plane crash near major South Florida highway By Stephany Matat, Curt Anderson, Associated Press Boca Raton Fire Rescue assistant chief Michael LaSalle said the plane crash that killed all three people on board emitted a fireball when it hit the ground, injuring a person in a nearby car. LaSalle said several roads near the… Continue reading