Florida is grappling with a serious shortage of doctors and nurses, especially in rural areas. Many blame this on a growing anti-science sentiment fueled by certain politicians. The state's 10 medical schools are churning out graduates, but keeping them in Florida is becoming increasingly difficult.
Florida's Black lawmakers are not happy. They say the state's attorney general is playing politics with people's lives. The attorney general, James Uthmeier, released an opinion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He said many state laws that help Black businesses and promote diversity are unconstitution
Florida lawmakers are debating a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to protect religious expression in public schools. The measure has sparked intense discussion, with supporters and critics presenting differing views on its potential impact. The proposed amendment would require public sch
Florida is in the middle of a bird debate. A state lawmaker wants to change the state bird from the mockingbird to the flamingo. This isn't just about picking a favorite bird. It's about conservation and recognition. The flamingo has a strong supporter in Jim Mooney. He's been pushing for the flami
Hollywood has been making some odd choices lately. Instead of focusing on exciting stories, they are adding lessons about social issues. This is not always working well. For example, in the show "Stranger Things, " a character comes out as gay. This is a big moment, but it feels out of place. The sh
Florida's volleyball team has had a season full of ups and downs. They ended their regular season with a win against Ole Miss, breaking a three-match losing streak. However, they couldn't hold onto a lead against No. 6 Texas A&M in their final home game. The Gators have struggled with consistency t
Hollywood made a bold statement at the Golden Globes. Many celebrities chose to wear small pins to support a cause. These pins were black and white. They had two messages: \"ICE OUT\" and \"BE GOOD. \" The pins honored Renee Good. She was a woman who died this week. An ICE agent was involved in her
Florida's basketball team showed their strength on January 10, 2026, with a strong win against the 21st-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. The final score was 91-67, extending Florida's winning streak at home to 15 games. Boogie Fland had a standout performance, scoring a season-high 23 points. His impres
Florida's Live Local Act, a 2023 law aimed at tackling housing affordability, is facing resistance from some wealthy areas. These communities are putting up barriers to block new housing developments, despite the law's incentives like tax breaks and easier zoning rules. The law was designed to enco
Florida is making a big move in politics. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will start redrawing its congressional districts in April. This could give the Republican Party up to five more seats in Congress. Why is this a big deal? Well, the party in power usually loses seats in midterm
