The Latest Breaking News from Florida

Dozens of state reviewers found no evidence of “prohibited topics” like critical race theory and social-emotional learning in math textbooks, a partial review of nearly 6,000 pages of book examinations shows. However, a much smaller number of reviewers did find examples they disagreed with on those topics.

Public school teachers in Florida will soon be required to dedicate at least 45 minutes of instruction on “Victims of Communism Day” to teach students about communist leaders around the world and how people suffered under those regimes.

There’s a growing rift between corporate America and the GOP – two groups that have long been bedfellows.

In Florida politics, state-level candidates and PACs spent $302.3 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Feb. 2, 2022. More than $165.9 million or 54.9 percent of all campaign finance expenditures went to the 10 payees at the top of the list. 

Justice Joseph Woodrow Hatchett, a barrier-breaking man of great distinction, was the first Black judge on the Florida Supreme Court. To honor his memory, Congress was recently set to name the Tallahassee federal courthouse after him. The Senate, including Florida Republicans Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, unanimously supported the measure.…

TAVARES, Fla. — Roger Squire handed off a small paddle from his seat behind the tiki bar at the helm of the boat.

Note: We asked for your questions about travel in Florida, and this one sure is timely. Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law has brought national attention to our state, and some people are wondering whether they should still visit.

The inaugural edition of Formula One’s Miami Grand Prix saw sporting icons and celebrities alike flock to Florida in a star-studded A-list parade over the weekend.

Raymonde Sullivan decided to carry out a skydive for her 100th birthday.