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D’Alemberte, who died suddenly Monday at age 85, had a list of accomplishments --- including serving as president of the American Bar Association, president of Florida State University and dean of the school’s College of Law --- that were on par with a humanitarian legacy evidenced by the outpouring of affection and respect as news of his death spread.

Undoing a 2016 ruling could mean the revision of over 100 death row prisoners' sentences.

Law enforcement in Florida will officially be able to pull drivers over for texting while driving once a new law takes effect July 1.

Dog adoptions at the Alachua County Animal Shelter are on hold after six were euthanized.

A bill that would make texting-while-driving a primary traffic offense was formally sent Thursday to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has voiced support for the proposal.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to create back-to-school and hurricane sales tax holidays, the latter of which starts at the end of this month.

Florida is grappling with an outbreak of hepatitis A but does not have a top health officer at the agency charged with ensuring the public’s health. More than four months after Gov. Ron DeSantis took office, the Florida Department of Health does not have a secretary. DeSantis’ nominee — Scott …

"There was no manipulation, or anything," the governor said. "Nevertheless, those were intrusions."

If passed, the projects could pose a threat to wetlands and conservation lands. DeSantis said he will do what he thinks is best.

Some Gainesville residents feel this as they struggle to overcome the challenges these high rent costs bring.

It's so controversial that its manufacturer urged government agencies to coordinate with the firm's public relations office before responding to questions from news organizations.

A sophisticated voice-identity technology used to monitor prisoners and inmates across Florida and elsewhere is so secretive and controversial that its manufacturer urged government agencies to coordinate with its public relations office before responding to inquiries from news organizations, a Fresh Take Florida investigation found.

People in The Keys and parts of Central Florida seemed to offer outsized shares of particularly bizarre behavior during April.

In a rare weekend convening, Florida lawmakers wrapped up their 2019 session Saturday by enacting a $91.1 billion budget for the coming year — a budget that Gov. Ron DeSantis hinted he may trim with his veto pen.

Young women draw strength from an ancient art form that is often misunderstood in America.

When students at major Florida universities can’t find parking on campus, they sometimes make their own.

The Florida Senate is considering a criminal justice bill, HB 7125, that would allow vets to report suspected criminal violations, like animal abuse, to authorities as long as the animal doesn’t live on agricultural land.

Florida’s registry has about 10,200 elderly offenders. The problem is sparking a national crisis of social and justice policy.

Holly Bell has recently been named the first-ever cannabis director of Florida, where the regulation and use of cannabis remains a political hot topic.

The business will return to its current location once a new building with apartments and other retail space is complete.