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Controversial Florida African American history standards stirring intra-Republican feud

DeSantis' campaign and administration aren't backing down in defense of Florida's new Black history standards, lashing out even at Republican critics

 

Boy accused of assault is related to Palm Beach Central official accused of failure to report

Five school employees were arrested, accused of failing to report child abuse. The boy accused of the assault on a student was related to one of them.

 

Florida Pulse: State suffering from shortage of construction labor

Florida's construction industry is hurting for new skilled laborers and economists predict the problem will only worsen over the next 5 to 7 years.

 

While DeSantis struggles with his run for president, who's next for Florida governor?

The Florida governor's race is still three years away, but as Gov. Ron DeSantis campaigns for president, many are eyeing a run.

 

Florida Lottery numbers from July 26 drawings. Powerball rolls over, 1 Fantasy 5 winner

A Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Deerfield Beach was the only winner in Wednesday night's drawings, excluding Cash Pop.

 

Space Coast Music Festival in downtown Eau Gallie postponed until sometime next year

Last year's festival in November drew a wide-ranging slate of 97 musical acts performing on seven stages.

 

Naples' Great Wolf Lodge vs Walt Disney World's Wilderness Resort: Let's compare

Need a break from the beaches but don't want to leave Florida? Luckily you have options - Great Wolf Lodge or Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort.

 

Oldest Black fraternity pulls 2025 convention out of Florida citing 'hostile' policies

Oldest Black fraternity in the country is moving its 2025 conference from Florida, calling the state "hostile" to the Black community.

 

Powerball, Mega Millions deja vu? Repeat numbers, Friday the 13th, other quirky fun facts

If you choose your numbers instead of "quick pick," are all 6 of your numbers different? Do you gamble & guess one would be the same as the Powerball?

 

Alpha Phi Alpha, oldest Black fraternity, moves convention from Florida due to 'hostile' policies

America's oldest Black fraternity says it's moving 2025 convention from Orlando, Florida, calling the state "hostile" to the Black community.

 

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