In 2021, the Florida Legislature passed the “Always Ready” legislation, recognizing that both coastal and inland communities ...

Approximately 390 acres encompassing the Etoniah Creek Tract, a cattle and timber operation, will be preserved from urban ...

When it comes to government spending, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is taking a cue from the Trump administration. As his second term nears its end, DeSantis is spearheading a campaign to slash ...

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The state stepped in last week to help manage the distressed finances of two rural school districts, and that could be just ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Feeding Florida has rolled out a new incentive program called "Florida Fresh Dollars" -- a simple way to get $20 toward your grocery bill. "They fill out a really brief ...

WINK News Anchor Emma Heaton, Executive Producer of Investigations Brianna Lanham Dec 17, 2025 Dec 17, 2025 Updated Jan 27, 2026 BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Florida homeowners say they are devastated after ...

The Florida Senate passed a bill to add more accountability to the state's $4 billion universal school voucher program. The proposed changes include yearly audits, new application windows, and monthly ...

For six high school students in Florida, the equine industry is more than a line of work; it's a lifestyle. The inaugural class of the Florida 4-H Equine Ambassador Program is made up of students 15 ...

Volunteers provided free dental care to 75 children at Eastern Florida State College as part of a national event. The college plans to expand its dental program to serve more community members and ...

The House agreed Thursday to give final passage to a Senate proposal to direct nearly $31 million to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and to stop the DeSantis administration from making further cuts ...