2+ hour, 4+ min ago   (1335+ words) The University of Florida said Thursday it was investigating two college classrooms where measles exposures may have occurred. Additionally, six other confirmed measles cases were reported across northern Florida in new data published by the Department of Health. The state's…...

1+ day, 50+ min ago   (305+ words) Florida's childhood poverty rate continued to decline over the past year, with 3,192 fewer children living in poverty statewide, according to a new analysis from the Florida Chamber Foundation's Florida Prosperity Initiative. Despite having more children overall, Florida reduced the number…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (406+ words) The Senate Health Policy Committee plunged into a proposal to expand the Florida swim lesson voucher program that provides financial help for teaching kids how to handle water. The panel approved a measure (SB 428) by Sen. Clay Yarborough, a Jacksonville…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (421+ words) If you're tired of questionable additives in your baby's bottle, good news: Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state leaders are as well. During a press conference in Bartow, DeSantis and other state leaders condemned toxic filler in formula, introducing members…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (474+ words) U.S. Sugar is putting new dollars behind mental health and literacy efforts in the Glades, announcing a roughly $105,000 investment aimed at strengthening families and addressing long-standing educational and social challenges in the rural region. U.S. Sugar is partnering with the Community Foundation…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (388+ words) Who would have thought that the small device I use for nearly all my work as an adult would spark so much debate when placed in the hands of our kids? Smartphones, as much as we love (and occasionally hate)…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (299+ words) Florida-based Heritage Insurance is teaming up with the Salvation Army to provide charitable relief during the holiday season. Heritage, located in the Tampa area, is once again joining the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Angel Tree provides Christmas gifts to…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (321+ words) NWF Health Network, with various community partners, is expanding its Christmas adoption ceremony program to two new counties, and adding family reunification in Leon County. Five children will be adopted in Okaloosa County by three families in a ceremony Monday…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (466+ words) Rep. Robin Bartleman wants to ensure children entering out-of-home care in Florida are provided with appropriate luggage when traveling. The Weston Democrat filed a bill (HB 279) that recognizes that children can suffer emotional harm when they are forced to carry…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (249+ words) First responders can now get free tickets into several of Florida's major theme parks. "We are incredibly grateful for the round-the-clock work by first responders to help keep our community safe," SeaWorld said on its website. "We would like to…...