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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Rejecting Democratic efforts to change it, the Republican-controlled Legislature gave final approval Thursday to a near-total ban on abortion after six weeks, sending the bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis who has said he would sign it.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As the waterline rose toward the front door of his home in Fort Lauderdale’s Edgewood community, Paul Guerrero, 58, wasn’t worried yet. He, his wife and his 31-year-old son placed towels under their doors, just in case.

TAMPA, Fla. — Two weeks before the start of the NFL draft, general manager Jason Licht said the Bucs don’t hold any grudge against linebacker Devin White for asking to be traded.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rays starter Jeffrey Springs left Thursday’s game in the fourth inning due to a nerve related issue in his left arm.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Drivers were stuck in cars, travelers were stranded at the airport, streets were impassable, school and court were canceled and a man was spotted swimming through a downtown Fort Lauderdale street as South Florida started to emerge from what one city is calling a 50-year rain…

TAMPA, Fla. — One day, he might be great. Eventually, he could be filthy rich.

TAMPA, Fla. — The presidential election campaign hasn’t even begun but a nonprofit is encouraging Latinas to be ready and exercise their voting rights.

ORLANDO, Fla. — As renters face record-high rents across Florida, a new way to avoid putting down a hefty security deposit upfront is gaining popularity.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- With spring-buying season in full swing, home sellers eager to see their properties sold quickly could benefit from having certain features in their house, a new analysis shows.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In January, Gov. Ron DeSantis called on Florida lawmakers to overhaul the state’s higher education system with a clear target in mind: diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays beat the Red Sox 9-7 Wednesday, riding a strong debut by pitcher Taj Bradley and another offensive onslaught to extend their remarkable season-starting win streak to 12 games,