Christine DiMattei

In the midst of a flurry of legal fights, the DeSantis administration asked Aug. 26 a federal appeals court to put on hold a judge’s ruling that required winding down operations of the Everglades immigrant-detention facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Florida Forest Service officials have dubbed the blaze the Mile Marker 39 Fire and say it's about 30% contained as of Friday afternoon.

Two wildfires in the Everglades have spread to more than 1,800 acres as of Wednesday morning. The smoke is creating hazy skies and reducing visibility on roadways in metro and coastal Broward County.

Florida’s "Back to School Sales Tax Holiday" has been revamped to offer a full month of tax-free shopping this month — the holiday begins Aug. 1.

The number of Florida resident deaths linked to COVID-19 this year has topped 1,200. According to data posted Monday on the Florida Department of Health website, it is nearly 60 more deaths than the previous week.

During a press briefing Friday, Florida officials said their team has contingency plans in the event a major storm strikes.

After a steep drop the previous week, the number of policies in the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation increased slightly last week.

A new national report, the College Free Speech Rankings, lists more than 250 schools, and while Florida State University placed in the top three, other schools faced criticism for silencing speakers.

Local fire-rescue officials want everyone to remember a few basic safety tips before residents plug in their safety heaters.

The group has chosen immigration attorney Laura Kelley to lead the local party. Kelley says her focus will be on year-round engagement, grassroots organizing and voter registration.

State Representative Dan Daley of Coral Springs proposes mandatory active shooter training for future teachers to ensure safety in schools.

Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff is coming to Miami-Dade to deliver remarks at a campaign event. In Broward Emhoff will attend a "Get Out the Vote" event.