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New Florida Bill Would Ban Talk of Girls' Periods in Grades 1-5
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A new bill introduced to the Florida state legislature would vastly limit the discussion of certain human processes in elementary school grades, including menstrual cycles. This … more
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DeSantis Signs Off on Execution of Convicted Flagler Murderer
For the second time under Governor Ron DeSantis’s tenure in office, a criminal will be executed for his crimes in Florida. This time, and for the first time in history, it’s for a murder … more
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Gas Prices Ticking Up Once Again
Gas prices across the state of Florida rose 11 cents on average last week, according to a report from AAA. The uptick moved most areas even further above the $3.00 mark than they already were. The … more
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DeSantis Disavows Bill Requiring Bloggers to Register with State Government
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday clarified his stance on a bill which would require bloggers to register with the state if they covered him, cabinet officials, or legislators. … more
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Florida Legislators File for 6-Week Abortion Ban
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A new bill introduced by state legislators in Tallahassee would outlaw the termination of pregnancies after six weeks from conception. It would tighten an already-passed 15-week … more
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Orlando Airport to Receive $69 Million Grant
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is in line for $69 million in federal grant money for terminal improvements, a Congressman Darren Soto announced at a press conference Monday. … more
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Fire Diverts Spirit Airlines Flight to Jacksonville Airport
A Spirit Airlines flight was safely diverted to Jacksonville, Florida on Wednesday, March 1, after the crew reported a battery fire in an overhead bin. The Airbus 320 departed Dallas-Fort Worth … more
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Local Rep. Brodeur Files Bill to Make Bloggers Register with the Government
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Jason Brodeur, a state legislator from Daytona Beach, has filed a bill that would require independent bloggers to register themselves with the state government if they write about … more
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SpaceX Crew-6 Mission with Four Passengers Launches Successfully
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A rocket carrying four men successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center on Thursday, reaching the International Space Station Friday morning. The rocket was a SpaceX … more
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State Republican Files Bill to Ban Opposing Democratic Party
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A new bill filed in the Florida State Senate by a Republican legislator would ban the state's Democratic Party from existence, dissolving the voter registration of Florida's 4.8 … more
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Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Seize Reedy Creek District from Disney
LAKE BUENA VISTA – Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill into law which transfers control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District from Walt Disney World to the state government, … more
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Volusia School Board members Carl Persis and Anita Burnette.
2 Volusia School Board Members on DeSantis's 'Target List'
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced he and the state education deparment would be 'targeting' 14 county school board members whose politics didn't align with theirs - and some on … more
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Ron DeSantis Pushed for Privatizing Social Security, Medicare in 2012 Campaign, Tape Shows
Newly resurfaced footage from Ron DeSantis's first campaign for the House of Representatives in 2012 shows the now-Governor expressing support privatizing Social Security and Medicare. The clip … more
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FHSAA Drops Question About Athletes’ Menstrual Cycles from Forms
In a reversal of a previous policy, the Florida High School Athletics Association has agreed to drop questions from their participation forms about athletes' menstrual cycles. The decision comes in … more
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Orlando Neo-Nazi Charged in Planned Attack on Baltimore Power Grid
BALTIMORE, Md. - Orlando's Brandon Russell has been charged along with an associate for allegedly planning to attack Baltimore's power grid. Russell and Maryland's Sarah Clendaniel were both taken … more
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DeSantis Hits Back at Trump for 'Trying to Smear Other Republicans'
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The rivalry between ex-President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis is quickly heating up, as DeSantis now defends himself against sharp accusations from his former ally. … more
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Boats the Leading Cause of Unnatural Manatee Death, Per Florida Fish & Wildlife
A new report finalized by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission has named watercraft collisions the leading cause of unnatural death in manatees, as well as the third leading cause of deaths … more
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Flagler County Commissioner Donald O'Brien Running for State House in 2024
Donald O'Brien, one of Flagler's five County Commissioners, is throwing his hat in the ring for a seat in the state legislature. O'Brien is running to capture the seat currently held by Paul Renner, … more
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State Government Accepting Applications for Hurricane Relief Funds
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for an allotment of grant money to reimburse repairs of hurricane damage from late last year. Both … more
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Palm Coast Mayor Alfin Confirms 2024 Re-Election Bid
PALM COAST – David Alfin, now entering his third calendar year as Mayor of Palm Coast, has confirmed that he will not vacate his seat to run for higher office. In comments given to FlaglerLive, … more
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