FEMA paid more than $3.1 billion to Florida and its residents in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments in 2022 after Hurricane Ian, a monstrous Category 5 storm, rocked the Sunshine State. It remains the costliest hurricane in Florida history.

I've lived in Florida for over 25 years and think Mount Dora, Alys Beach, and Fernandina Beach are some of the best small towns to visit in Florida.

Ride-hailing company Uber filed a lawsuit against a Miami law firm and a Miami medical center accusing them of orchestrating a medical and insurance scam that involved staged car collisions.

Republican Debbie Mayfield won the special election for Florida Senate District 19, defeating Democrat Vance Ahrens. Mayfield held a significant fundraising advantage over Ahrens, and voter turnout was low. Longtime Republican state legislator Debbie Mayfield of Indialantic won her bid to return to the Florida Senate in a June 10 special election.

A man convicted of raping and killing a woman three decades ago after kidnapping her from a supermarket parking lot has been executed in Florida.

"I'd read something about Koh Samui being like a little Hawaii, and I thought we should go and try it," Wes Moss told BI.

A man convicted of raping and killing a woman three decades ago after kidnapping her from a supermarket parking lot was executed Tuesday in Florida.

The ticket is worth $1,000 a day for life, although there is a cash option, which for prior winners was $7 million. A Florida Lottery ticket sold at Publix is worth $1,000 a day ... for life. There were two winners in the June 9 drawing: Cash4Life and the midday drawing of Fantasy 5.

As climate change intensifies, more Florida homeowners are turning to home elevation to protect against rising flood risks. This trend reflects a broader push to adapt to increasing sea levels and severe weather events across the state. FULL STORY: On the Gulf Coast, homes are being elevated. When will the rest of Florida follow?

Florida lawmakers passed the Coastal Link Commuter Rail Service Act, which will redefine how insurance and responsibilities are handled.

A Michelin-star chef charged with violently attacking a woman last week is facing new charges after police say he left her voicemails from jail asking for help paying his bond.

James Gaddis alleges that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection retaliated against him for sharing details of the proposals.