Florida considers bill to roll back child labor laws to fill jobs once held by undocumented migrants

Florida lawmakers are considering major changes to state child labor laws to address a potential shortage of migrant workers due to GOP-led immigration crackdowns, which would allow teens to work l…

25th, March 2025, 10:22pm

Plan to cut HIV prevention funding could affect South Florida nonprofit

A proposal to cut federal funding for HIV prevention could affect The Pride Center in Wilton Manors, its CEO says.

25th, March 2025, 10:21pm

Bill would pull ultra-processed foods from Florida schools. Lobbyists are pushing back

“There is a lot of money at stake,” Sen. Jonathan Martin, R-Fort Myers, told the Herald/Times on Tuesday.

25th, March 2025, 10:12pm

Most dangerous beaches in America are in Florida: Researchers

Spring break season is here, and people will be flocking to beaches around the U.S. to enjoy some fun in the sun. With that, it's important to know which beaches are the most dangerous.

25th, March 2025, 09:44pm

Florida House on board with proposal to raise highway speed limit. Here’s how fast you could go

The House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee backs an amendment to HB 567 that would raise the speed limit on limited access highways, like I-4 or I-95.

25th, March 2025, 09:08pm

Automatic gratuity, service charges could become relics of the past if Florida bill is approved

A Florida lawmaker’s proposal to crack down on automatic gratuity and service charges at restaurants is now part of a bill going through the State House. HB 535 passed its first committee stop on Wednesday. The bill is meant to make it easier for restaurants or public lodging businesses like hotels to remove someone who is not paying their bill.

25th, March 2025, 08:39pm

Franco to Fill in For Alvarado On Sovereignty in Florida Derby

Manny Franco will accompany Godolphin's Sovereignty (Into Mischief) in Saturday's $1-million GI Curlin Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park. The New York-based jockey will fill in for regular rider Junior Alvarado, who sustained a shoulder injury in a racing mishap Sunday. Alvarado has been aboard the bay for all four starts, including a last-to-first victory in

25th, March 2025, 08:10pm

Live Updates: FSU 1, UF 0 -- Second Inning

Florida State will look to even the season series with the Gators on Tuesday at VyStar Ballpark.

25th, March 2025, 08:03pm

Florida House, Senate move forward with bill that would allow pay below minimum wage for certain employees

The Florida House and Senate on Tuesday continued moving forward with a proposal that would provide an exemption to the state’s voter-approved minimum wage for certain workers in on-the-job training.

25th, March 2025, 07:24pm

Florida government moves forward with minimum wage exemptions

House bill sponsor Ryan Chamberlin, R-Belleview, said the current minimum wage law “cripples” employers'

25th, March 2025, 07:20pm