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FL student groups defend Palestinian rights with lawsuits against state officials
The Students for Justice in Palestine chapters at the University of Florida and the University of South Florida are filing lawsuits against the deacti…
Heat crisis in FL prisons: Lawmakers urged to add air conditioning
Florida lawmakers are being asked to use the winter months to swiftly install air conditioning in prison housing units before the return of scorching …
Community activists engage in hands-on beach cleanup initiative
Olympic swimmer turned environmental activist Merle Liivand has seen a rise in plastic waste while navigating the Intracoastal canals of South Florida…
National Medal of Honor Museum: Veterans' year-round salute of service
On Veterans Day, many Floridians will pay tribute to those who have served in the nation's military, and for football fans, more than a dozen Medal …
Proposed rule aims to protect retirement savers from unscrupulous advisers
The Biden administration has proposed a rule to help people save more in retirement and avoid "junk" fees from unscrupulous financial advisers…
In face of rising seas, Monroe County adapts, innovates
By Steve MacLaughlin for NBC Miami.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Publi…
Report: Florida Power & Light scores high in transition to clean energy
In its latest report rating the progress of utility companies transitioning from fossil fuels such as coal into clean energy like wind and solar…
Mural raises awareness for FL's smalltooth sawfish
A vibrant installation at today's SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival is designed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act …
Floridians share stories of struggles in 'dental health crisis'
Listing dental care as the top unmet health-care need in Florida, one group is helping Floridians share their stories and challenges in getting that …
Poll: Hispanic students most likely to consider 'stopping out' of college
The latest poll of Hispanic community college students finds more than half have considered quitting school in the last year. In the Lumina …
Educators preserve, shape future with 'ALT NEW COLLEGE'
The so-called conservative "hostile takeover" of a small, progressive liberal arts college in Florida is seeing some resistance from former students …
Avoid last-minute crush of choosing a health plan
When it comes to open enrollment and navigating the many health care options, experts say starting your research sooner rather than later is the best …