Christine DiMattei

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.

The National Weather Service says it's watching a weather system for possible tropical development over the southern Gulf of Mexico next week.

The National Weather Service has put all of South Florida is under a tropical storm warning. According to the National Hurricane Center, the earliest storm-force winds will arrive Wednesday morning for the Keys.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Miami-Dade and Broward Counties that will be in effect until 6 p.m.