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The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the state over a 2022 law Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the Stop W.O.K.E. Act. It restricts how race-related concepts are taught in higher education. A judge placed an...

At a press conference for Tampa’s new Black History Museum Monday, city leaders and elected officials spoke out against Governor DeSantis’ nearly 1 billion dollars worth of vetoes in the state budget. One of the...

Nicole Payne, Hillsborough Black Chamber of Commerce President, talks the historic nature of  election participation and quality-of-life issues in Florida and the county. News updates and analysis. Listen in archives.

The Governor of Maryland pardons more than 100,000 people. Meanwhile, DeSantis comments on Florida's energy.

U.S. Supreme Court justices will rule in cases about social-media platforms and guns that could have major implications for Florida.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking an area just northeast of the Bahamas where a tropical depression may develop later this week.

Eleven Democratic candidates, mostly incumbents, won Florida legislative races as they did not draw opponents before a qualifying deadline.

On Aug. 20, voters in Hillsborough County will participate in a primary ahead of the general election in November. One of those races on the August ballot involves Democrats hoping to represent their party in...

Today is Flag Day. Some TECO customers protest a rate increase. Meanwhile, St. Pete council members voice concerns over the new stadium.

By: Jim Saunders with News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After reaching a development deal, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Thursday ended a legal fight about whether Florida unconstitutionally retaliated against the company because...

Debate over HB 87 continues. The Sierra Club of Florida and others want Gov. DeSantis to veto the bill

Listen: The Florida Public Service Commission held a public hearing on a proposed rate hike for Tampa Electric customers.  A rally before the meeting drew advocates fighting to stop the increase. Demonstrators waved signs and...