Florida

Exclusive: Florida Republican Endorses Trump

Rep. Cory Mills tells TIME he is endorsing the former President, as several other prominent Florida Republicans have informed associates they expect to do the same.

Miami Beach Never Wanted Spring Break Partiers, Mayor Says After Deadly Shootings

“I don't think we need to be an all-night party town. We offer so much more,” Mayor Dan Gelber says.

Florida Set to Dramatically Expand Its 'Don't Say Gay' Laws. Here's What They Will Do

Critics of the law fear the law would prevent queer students and families from equal participation in the classroom

DeSantis Goes After All of the AP Courses

The Florida governor's latest target may excite his base, but could leave millions of students with fewer options to prepare for their future.

What to Know About the GOP Bill That’s Putting Millions Toward DeSantis' Migrant Relocation Program

DeSantis still has to sign the measure before it goes into effect

Florida Won't Ask Student Athletes to Share Menstrual History

Parents rejoice over a rare win in Florida education policy

Florida May Force High School Athletes to Disclose Their Menstrual History

The menstrual history questions have been part of Florida’s athletics pre-participation form for more than 20 years, but have been optional

Why DeSantis Is Unlikely to Announce Soon

DeSantis, and other GOP Governors like Youngkin and Noem, hope to spend time banking political wins in their states to campaign on later.

Migrants Lead Florida's post-Ian Clean-up

Migrant workers are flooding-in to help Florida rebuild after Hurricane Ian, even as Governor Ron DeSantis wages a crusade against them.

What Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill Could Mean for LGBTQ Kids

Disney World Pauses Vaccine Mandate for Employees

Those who aren’t vaccinated will be required to wear face masks and practice social distancing, Fox 35 reported.

Florida Reports Record New COVID-19 Cases

The previous record of 12,977 cases reported on a single day was set by California on July 7

Trump Retweets Video of Supporter Saying 'White Power'

Trump's retweet comes amid more than a month of nationwide protests against institutional racism

Fired Florida Scientist Creates COVID-19 Dashboard

Rebekah Jones says she was fired for refusing to manipulate coronavirus data that would justify reopening the state's economy

Black Lives Matter Activist Found Dead in Florida

Oluwatoyin Salau, a 19-year-old Black Lives Matter protestor, was found dead on Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla. after being reported missing a week earlier according to police.Salau’s body was discovered along with the body of Victoria...

Crisis Line Manager Discusses Working Amid COVID-19

The senior manager of a local Miami helpline tells Katie Couric about clients struggling with hunger, abuse and evictions