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Tina Harbuck John Kennedy Jennifer Sangalang Tim Walters Douglas Soule Jon Santucci James Call Stephany Matat Katherine Kokal Blake Toppmeyer Kathryn Varn Chris Persaud Cheryl Mc Cloud Hannah Morse Nathan Cobb Antonio Fins Hannah Phillips Dan Rorabaugh Ana Goni-Lessan Kimberly Miller Sara-Megan Walsh Suzy Fleming Leonard Julius Whigham II Frank Cerabino Zac Anderson J.D. Gallop Will Greenlee Holly Baltz John Gallas Chad Gillis Chris Boyle John Adams Hal Habib Christopher Cann Brandon Girod Dave Osborn Marc Weiszer Garry Smits Luke Easterling Cheryl McCloud C. A. Bridges Tom D'Angelo John Gallas Peter D. Kramer Sonja Isger Devon Ravine Bill Cotterell Phil Fernandez Hank Klein Eric J. Wallace Jane Musgrave NETWORKK Tony Judnich Paul Nutcher Brad McClenny David Whitley Graham Hall Jeff Werner Dusty Ricketts Jim Thompson

Recent Articles

Florida lawmakers go further than medical board to ban transition care for transgender youths, Kathryn Varn, March 22, 2023

Not just useful, but necessary': Destin charter captains say they'll keep logging data, Tina Harbuck, March 22, 2023

What's next after court ruling scuttles Gulf reporting system for charter boats?, Tina Harbuck, March 22, 2023

Ex-Florida legislator, who sponsored so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law, pleads guilty to fraud, Douglas Soule, March 22, 2023

Bracing for chaotic weekend, Panama City Beach police have arrested 400 this spring break, Nathan Cobb, March 22, 2023

Listen Now! Jaguars try to keep team together through free agency. Have they done enough?, Tim Walters, March 21, 2023

Congress to take up ban on student menstrual history questions with Parental Bill of Rights, Katherine Kokal, March 21, 2023

Panama City PD arrests 60 over weekend as spring break crowds spread across Bay County, Nathan Cobb, March 21, 2023

Destin Marlins dominate Bruner Spartans in boys and girls middle school tennis, Tina Harbuck, March 18, 2023

Top 5 most expensive homes sold in February in Okaloosa County, Tina Harbuck, March 17, 2023

Mar-a-Lago workers subpoenaed in Trump documents case. What we know., Antonio Fins, March 17, 2023

Florida House makes lawsuits harder to file, school vouchers easy to get, John Kennedy, March 17, 2023

Destin High boys and girls tennis teams Choctawhatchee, Tina Harbuck, March 17, 2023

March Madness: You have a better chance of shark bite, having sextuplets or winning Powerball than perfect bracket, Jennifer Sangalang, Dan Rorabaugh, March 17, 2023

New COVID cases plunge to April 2020 levels as hospitalizations remain steady, Chris Persaud, March 17, 2023

With spring break in full swing, Okaloosa County says arrests are slightly below last year, Tina Harbuck, March 17, 2023

Florida universal voucher bill inches closer to DeSantis' desk as critics fear 'the worst, Ana Goni-Lessan, March 16, 2023

County-by-county breakdown: How do Florida's football coaching contracts stack up?, Jon Santucci, March 16, 2023

Former Florida COVID data chief Rebekah Jones sues to get her old job back with back pay, Chris Persaud, March 16, 2023

DeSantis, GOP lawmakers flex muscle over Florida school teachers union, John Kennedy, March 16, 2023

Florida Republicans DeSantis and Rubio go opposite directions on help for Ukraine, Antonio Fins, March 16, 2023

DeSantis targeted by ethics complaint filed by Trump super PAC, Stephany Matat, March 16, 2023

HB999: What does proposed Florida bill contain and how does it affect state universities?, Cheryl Mc Cloud, March 16, 2023

Rep. Gallop Franklin's transgender care remark, voucher votes spark anger among Democrats, James Call, March 16, 2023

Florida Republican lawmakers advance six-week abortion ban, despite opposition, Kathryn Varn, March 16, 2023

Gov. DeSantis calls COVID a 'woke virus,' praises Florida for avoiding 'Faucian dystopia, Sara-Megan Walsh, March 16, 2023

Palm Beach County, Boca Raton give up fight over conversion therapy ban, Hannah Phillips, March 16, 2023

Def Leppard drummer assaulted outside Fort Lauderdale hotel after band plays concert, Julius Whigham II, March 16, 2023

Destin Marlins take down Pirates, Tina Harbuck, March 15, 2023

Renting still better than buying a home in Palm Beach County but the gap is narrowing, Kimberly Miller, March 13, 2023

Listen Now! Clean Water petition gives Florida glimmer of hope as waterways continue to suffer, Tim Walters, March 13, 2023

Post-Parkland life sentence, lawmakers to change jury vote for Death Row, Stephany Matat, March 13, 2023

The 'killer clown' trial: What evidence will Sheila Keen-Warren's jury get to see?, Hannah Phillips, March 13, 2023

GOPers, led by Florida men Trump, DeSantis, mining PBC for dollars, votes, Stephany Matat, March 13, 2023

I told him I was going to buy it one day:' Rhodes Auto Repairs celebrating 50 years, Tina Harbuck, March 13, 2023

March Madness bracket: Fill out your picks in the 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament, Dan Rorabaugh, March 12, 2023

Disney on thin ice: Suggestions for 'fixing' Disney movies after DeSantis' takeover, Frank Cerabino, March 12, 2023

Trump vs DeSantis: Two political figures. Two political speeches. Two diverging brands., Antonio Fins, March 11, 2023

City Food Hall Destin is now open at Destin Commons, Tina Harbuck, March 11, 2023

Brightline nears completion of Miami to Orlando route. 14 things to know before you book, Cheryl Mc Cloud, March 10, 2023

Universal voucher heading for Florida House vote. What it means for public, private schools, James Call, March 10, 2023

Destin looks to raise fees to park and launch a boat, mostly affecting nonresidents, Tina Harbuck, March 10, 2023

Sprouts to open 3 stores (and close one) in Florida. What to know about the grocery, Jennifer Sangalang, March 9, 2023

Florida bill that requires later school start times for teens advances through Legislature, Ana Goni-Lessan, March 9, 2023

Taking fire from both sides of gun debate, Florida permitless carry bill locked and loaded, James Call, March 9, 2023

Petty autocrat and a bully': John Oliver on 'Last Week Tonight' looks at Gov. DeSantis, Cheryl Mc Cloud, March 6, 2023

FPL's Daniel Martell, linked to political controversies, is a key player in Palm Beach County, Hannah Morse, March 5, 2023

Listen Now! Players Championship showcases strong field despite defending champ being banned, Tim Walters, March 4, 2023

Presidential hopefuls appear at Club for Growth retreat, snubbing Trump, Stephany Matat, March 4, 2023

DeSantis says 'absolutely' as gun rights advocates pressure Legislature for 'open carry, James Call, March 4, 2023

With DeSantis directing, here are five issues to watch this Florida Legislature session, John Kennedy, March 2, 2023

UF campus in West Palm Beach: Is it back on? Jeff Greene says he's willing to compromise, Kimberly Miller, March 2, 2023

Florida Power & Light seeks to reduce customers' costs for the 2nd time this year, Hannah Morse, March 1, 2023

High school football: Twitter reacts to coaches leaving Florida for higher pay in other states, Jon Santucci, March 1, 2023

Performance politics: Florida GOP lawmaker's bill would 'cancel' Democratic Party, James Call, March 1, 2023

Crews at Kennedy Space Center for Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum film 'Project Artemis,' things to know, Jennifer Sangalang, March 1, 2023

Will Anthony Richardson be a bust like Tim Tebow or fix throwing ills like Bills QB Josh Allen?, Tim Walters, March 1, 2023

Disaster for free speech': Florida defamation, libel bill alarms advocates, Douglas Soule, February 28, 2023

FHSAA Metro-Suburban football: What was the new system's actual impact?, Jon Santucci, February 28, 2023

Sunshine State is primed for an electric vehicle revolution. Are the right pieces of the puzzle in place?, Hannah Morse, February 27, 2023

DeSantis enacts Disney punishment, appoints oversight board on eve of book launch, John Kennedy, February 27, 2023

Listen Now! Mark McCumber, 1988 Players Championship winner, talks career, LIV Golf, more, Tim Walters, February 27, 2023

After disastrous midterms, Florida Democratic Party picks Nikki Fried to be its new chair, Douglas Soule, February 25, 2023

Santucci | Three reasons why high school football coaches should get paid more money, Jon Santucci, February 25, 2023

Fatal alligator attack in Florida: 3 more gators removed from neighborhood after woman's death, Will Greenlee, February 24, 2023

More successful high school football coaches leaving Florida for better pay in other states, Jon Santucci, February 24, 2023

Before expected White House run, DeSantis woos GOP voters with more migrant crackdowns, John Kennedy, February 23, 2023

House puts price tag on universal school voucher plan critics find hard to believe, James Call, February 23, 2023

Panama City Beach City Council votes to temporarily close portion of beach overnight, Nathan Cobb, February 23, 2023

Black history material makes PBAU prof a casualty in DeSantis' culture war, Frank Cerabino, February 22, 2023

Alligators can be found in every Florida county. What are the chances of being bitten?, Cheryl Mc Cloud, February 21, 2023

In Presidents Day speech, Trump aims at two prominent Florida Republicans, Stephany Matat, February 21, 2023

Florida gun expansion caught in a crossfire, John Kennedy, February 21, 2023

House Minority Leader in Florida: We won't let Black history be erased, Hannah Morse, February 21, 2023

Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins many other life-saving sports figures. Here is our list, Tim Walters, February 21, 2023

Listen Now! It will no longer be the Honda Classic? Here's why, how to attract next sponsor, Tim Walters, February 20, 2023

Are we back to COVID-normal in Florida?, Chris Persaud, February 17, 2023

Horrific invasion of privacy,' 'antebellum-esque': 150+ weighed in on menstrual questions, Katherine Kokal, February 17, 2023

With a rival in White House race, Trump to speak at Club 45 on Presidents Day, Stephany Matat, February 17, 2023

We assigned three rivals for each SEC football team. Here are our glaring omissions, Blake Toppmeyer, February 16, 2023

Jeffrey Epstein: Legislators file grand jury bills after Post lawsuit, investigation, Holly Baltz, February 16, 2023

No love lost in Mega Millions Valentine's Day drawing. Jackpot grows to $84 million, Jennifer Sangalang, February 15, 2023

Should Florida constitutional amendments require 66.67% to pass? Republicans make the push, Douglas Soule, February 14, 2023

New College hires Richard Corcoran as interim president for $699,000 annually, Zac Anderson, February 13, 2023

Listen Now! The 2023 Daytona 500 has arrived. Here's what to know, trivia and more, Tim Walters, February 13, 2023

Jair Bolsonaro, ex-Brazilian president, rallies support in a Boca Raton church, Hannah Phillips, February 12, 2023

On Parkland anniversary, gun safety advocates cite 'less progress' than expected five years ago, Stephany Matat, February 11, 2023

Florida (and Tom Brady) aren't in the Super Bowl. But we're still in the 2023 game, take our quiz, John Gallas, February 10, 2023

GOP-led Florida Legislature gives DeSantis tools to fight in court, slap Disney, Douglas Soule, February 10, 2023

Florida Legislature approves new migrant relocation program, granting DeSantis' wish, Douglas Soule, February 10, 2023

Ex-Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro to speak in Boca Raton on Saturday, Stephany Matat, February 10, 2023

What's happening now with COVID in Florida: Here's a quick look, Chris Persaud, February 10, 2023

FHSAA board OKs form asking athletes for sex at birth, scraps menstrual questions, Katherine Kokal, February 9, 2023

Biden takes fight with GOP over Medicare, Social Security to Florida, calls out Rick Scott, Kathryn Varn, February 9, 2023

Presidents Day: George Washington (sort of) has 2 birthdays. Why isn't it Florida holiday?, Cheryl Mc Cloud, February 9, 2023

After Florida football's black eye from Jaden Rashada NIL saga, rally the lawyers | Toppmeyer, Blake Toppmeyer, February 9, 2023

DeSantis' push to punish Disney advances, along with other controversial bills, Douglas Soule, February 9, 2023

BREAKING: Federal bill would make all schools forfeit money if they ask menstrual questions, Katherine Kokal, February 9, 2023

Powerball jackpot for Monday, Feb. 6 is $747 million, in the Top 5 all time. Is it your lucky day?, John Gallas, February 7, 2023

Powerball at $700 million for Saturday, Feb. 4. Why jackpots have grown so large, Jennifer Sangalang, February 2, 2023

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