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The legal dispute stems from when Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials targeted alleged voter fraud by convicted felons.

The Florida Public Service Commission would have to sign off on FPL recovering the money, but utilities regularly receive such approvals.

Learn about the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Milton and the investigation into flooding in Hillsborough. Plus, the controversy surrounding Amendment Four.

Florida voters are deciding on six amendments this November, including the most widely debated and controversial measures that would enshrine abortion rights and legalize marijuana. But also on the ballot is Amendment 2. If passed,...

Some rivers along interior Florida remain in major flood stage. While the water is receding, it’s a slow drain for many flood-stricken areas.

Listen: A new $260 million hospital in Riverview opened its doors on Wednesday, and within hours of opening, the facility had provided five surgeries and helped a mother in labor. CEO and President of AdventHealth...

Additional reporting provided by WMNF’s Chris Young This November, voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution through Amendment Four.   But not if Gov. Ron DeSantis has anything to say about...

The Florida Citrus Commission Chair will pressure Congress to pass agricultural disaster assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

DeSantis rails against Amendment Four; says it will strip parental rights WMNF’s Meghan Bowman reports, “If it were to pass, that would actually take away people’s rights, because this eliminates the right for parents to...

A lawsuit alleged the Florida Department of Transportation improperly spent state money to oppose the marijuana ballot measure.

Former state senator Jeff Brandes says a lack of legislative leadership is making it impossible to solve Florida’s ongoing property insurance crisis. Brandes, speaking on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom, said term limits mean...

A federal appeals court is considering the constitutionality of a Florida law that bars people under age 21 from buying long guns and rifles.