The House and Senate haven’t agreed on much this legislative session, and their property tax ideas are far apart.

The State Board of Immigration Enforcement, comprised of Gov. DeSantis, Attorney General Uthmeier, CFO Ingoglia, had not denied a funding request since it was created last year.

Thirty-five of Florida's 67 counties have issued burn bans, as of Feb. 17, with the latest addition being Osceola County. A burn ban typically prohibits the outside burning of yard trash and vegetation, as well as campfires, bonfires and burn barrels, but can vary by county.

The worst drought in 25 years will continue through at least April, said forecasters, as will warmer-than-average temperatures. Wet season may bring relief if La Niña fades.

Measles cases are on the rise in the U.S., with over 60 reported in Florida in 2026. What to know about symptoms, contagion, and who's most at risk.

February 18, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Estate planning firm Sawyer & Sawyer, P.A. has released a new educational

The news comes as Citadel founder and CEO KEN GRIFFIN and developer STEPHEN ROSS have put $10 million into the “Ambition Accelerated” initiative pushing to bring more businesses to South Florida — what they’re calling the “Gold Coast.” They’ve been highlighting the area’s quality of life, low taxes and light-handed regulations.

A quick pick Cash4Life ticket sold at a Jacksonville gas station won $1,000 a week for life in the Feb. 18 drawing.

Florida is bracing for a dramatic weather shift as near-record highs give way to chilly mornings with wind chills in the 20s in some areas.