Wild bears are found in almost half of Florida. Southwest Florida is among the "frequent" locations and include Central Florida and the Panhandle. Living with bears in Florida: Feeding bears is ...

A Florida man and his dog were found dead near Big Cypress, which, if confirmed, would mark the first fatal bear attack in Florida's recorded history. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo supports the ban, citing concerns about potential negative health effects of fluoride, while the Florida Dental Association disputes these claims. As of July ...

Florida lawmakers questioned a $10 million "donation" to the Hope Florida Foundation from a Medicaid settlement. The donation, part of a larger settlement, was not reported to the Legislature ...

A woman boating on Lake Kissimmee in Florida was killed by an alligator. Alligator mating season, a period of increased activity, begins in May/June. Fatal alligator attacks are rare in Florida ...

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has instructed state law enforcement to halt the arrests of undocumented migrants under a new immigration law after a federal judge doubled down on a ...

The vehicle to make Mrs. DeSantis, a former TV reporter-turned-mother of three, into a credible candidate for governor was a pet project called Hope Florida. We’re supposed to believe that Casey ...

A wave of financial strain is sweeping through Florida’s condominium market, pushing owners to the breaking point and flooding the area with for-sale signs. Skyrocketing insurance premiums ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect that Casey DeSantis launched Hope Florida, a community-based initiative that is distinct from the Hope Florida Foundation, which helps promote ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A growing scandal around Florida's welfare assistance initiative, Hope Florida, reached new intensity Tuesday as lawmakers questioned whether money laundering or wire fraud ...

People evacuate after a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. (Alicia Devine/USA Today Network/Imagn Images via Reuters) ...