Florida schools must rename streets for Charlie Kirk under new bill

A Florida Republican lawmaker filed a bill to rename a roadway on every public state university and college campus after the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The proposed legislation would withhold state funding from any institution that...

Florida Fisherman Straps A GoPro To A Carp & Captures Some Incredible Footage Of Life Underwater

I think technology is getting out of hand… People need to use it for everything. A person can’t even go for a fish without bring technology into the matter. Of course, there is a heavily debated forward facing sonar issue in the tournament bass...

Florida's Best Worst Option

by George Kruse With the first day of Committee Weeks for the 2026 Florida State Legislation session getting under way today, I want to lay out the facts around what looks to be the single biggest focus of this session - the proposed elimination...

Justin Crawford all but penciled in for spot on Phillies’ roster next season

By Cory Nidoh Justin Crawford appears to be a piece of the 2026 Phillies roster puzzle. In roughly four months, the Phillies will return to sunny Clearwater, Florida, to begin their preparation for the 2026 season, and all eyes will be on the...

Florida Stone crab season starts Oct. 15

The recreational and commercial stone crab harvest season starts Oct. 15 and will remain open through May 1, closing May 2. The minimum claw size limit is 2 7/8 inches. As a reminder, an unobstructed escape ring measuring 2 3/16 inches in diameter...

Which 2026 Florida candidates are raising the most money?

With every campaign finance report, the 2026 midterm field comes into clearer focus. More than a year from the general election, candidates up and down the ballot are already raising millions of dollars. The quarterly filings, which appeared on a...

SAVING NATURAL FLORIDA: 'You see it disappearing before your eyes'

Remlap Ranch is{span} a 5,940-acre cattle ranch in Okeechobee County that was preserved as a conservation easement, thanks to the efforts of the Venice-based Florida Conservation Group.{/span} PHOTO BY LAUREN YOHO/WILDPATH VENICE — Florida appears...

Florida cracks down on gift card scams with new felony penalties

Under a new Florida law, committing a type of gift card fraud is now a third-degree felony. FOX 13’s Mariah Harrison reports. TAMPA - Gift card scams are getting more expensive — and now, more punishable in Florida. As of October 1, anyone caught...

Fishing is killing hammerhead sharks. Here’s why

In August 2025, a great hammerhead shark was found dead off the coast of Southeast Florida with only a hook in its mouth to explain. The 11-foot, 4-inch predator seemed to die from a system of catch-and-release or sport fishing. The International...

Sugarcane farmers threatened by tariffs

Farmers affected by tariffs could be receiving a federal payout. President Trump announced his plan on Truth Social recently, stating; “We’ve made so much money on tariffs, that we are going to take a small portion of that money, and help our...

Franklin urges USDA to support specialty crop producers

News from the office Congressman Scott Franklin WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) led a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the agency to include Florida’s specialty crop...

ALERT: Jetty Park Fishing Pier and Boat Ramp Closed Due to Hazardous Weather Conditions

Home » Home » ALERT: Jetty Park Fishing Pier and Boat Ramp Closed Due to Hazardous Weather Conditions Storms making operations on exposed structures like piers and walkways risky Port Canaveral officials confirmed that the Jetty Park fishing pier...

Florida farmers struggle as fewer migrant workers want H-2A visas

FOX 13's Evyn Moon spoke with a local famer about fewer farmworker applications. PLANT CITY, Fla. - In Plant City, one of Florida’s agricultural hubs, farms depend heavily on migrant labor to keep fields producing and crops from rotting. Local...

Kellanova and ADM Regenerative Agriculture Program Improves Soil Health on 120,000 Acres, Supports Farmers in Southeast United States

ADM, a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, and Kellanova), a leader in global snacking with brands including Pringles®, Cheez-It® and Pop-Tarts®, today celebrated the culmination of two years of successful collaboration supporting...

How to easily grow Florida native milkweed in sandy landscapes

Asclepias tuberosa, photo by Molly Griner To support monarch butterflies, the University of Florida and other conservation groups recommend Florida native milkweed species as host and nectar plants. Currently, there are three native milkweed...

Innovator’s STEM Pavilion to Debut at 2025 Florida International Airshow

The 2025 Florida International Airshow will debut an exciting new attraction this year — the Innovator’s STEM Pavilion — designed to spark curiosity and creativity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The interactive pavilion will...

Fleming Island representative elected to run Florida House for two years

TALLAHASSEE – When the Florida House of Representatives officially reconvenes on Jan. 13, Fleming Island’s Sam Garrison will gavel the session in order. The Florida Republican Conference unanimously voted Garrison, who represents most of Clay...

Big Florida lake ranked as the most polluted in the U.S.

by Craig Pittman I am such a big booster of Florida and its features! I am constantly telling people about the many ways in which we beat the rest of the nation. We have the best state park system, one that’s won national awards four times! Our...

Florida Panthers celebrate second straight Stanley Cup with dazzling rings and team unity

Seth Jones had waited most of his life to get a Stanley Cup ring. And then he had to wait even longer before he could see it. The Florida Panthers handed out the rings from their second consecutive title on Monday, and Jones was the first person...

Healing the flora at the University of Florida

Being the best at helping folks grow healthy crops and great-looking front-yard flowers doesn’t often come with fanfare. The University of Florida’s Plant Diagnostic Center, however, received welcome acknowledgement as the first university-based...