As Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to firmly oppose pandemic restrictions, some mayors are defying his wishes and instituting mask and vaccine mandates.
Author: Jeffrey Schweers, Tallahassee Democrat
What went wrong in Florida’s COVID-19 response? Timing, testing, tourism and mixed signals
The USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida reached out to several public health and tourism experts to identify the main reasons Florida got off the rails.
Outdated FEMA flood maps cost uninsured homeowners millions
FEMA maps leave some 100 million Americans and 35 to 40 million uninsured homes and businesses at risk of flooding, according to flood risk group.
‘Doomsday preppers’ accused of abusing adopted twins who escaped from Florida farm
Wakulla residents are surprised to learn of the Doomsday couple charged with abusing their adopted twin daughters.
‘They take your money … dreams and hopes’: Florida woman charged in adoption scam
Throughout Florida, people have preyed on the emotions and pocketbooks of couples and single people looking to adopt.
Florida Secretary of State Michael Ertel resigns after Halloween blackface photos emerge
Florida Secretary of State Michael Ertel was captured in a photo wearing blackface at a private party 14 years ago.
State Rep. Kristin Jacobs, who represents Parkland, was witness to aftermath of Tallahassee yoga studio shooting
State Rep Kristin Jacobs, a witness to the yoga studio shooting, can relate. She represents the Parkland community.