President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing in will take place this month. In preparation, he has filled influential positions in his cabinet with several Florida Republicans WFSU’s Tristan Wood reports political watchers believe that’s a positive for residents here in the sunshine state.
President-elect Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations is creating stress and fear for the 5 percent of Floridians who are undocumented immigrants -- and for their families. Amid the uncertainty, some are taking steps to protect their loved ones and property, as Joe Byrnes reports.
Governor Ron DeSantis is hoping Florida lawmakers will get the ball rolling to address the state’s looming condominium crisis. The Governor wants to see a special session, but Adrian Andrews tells us, legislative leaders—disagree.
The number of Florida homeowners foregoing property insurance coverage is at an all-time high -- 1 in 5 homeowners are not insured at all. It comes at a risk, but with Florida having the most expensive premiums in the country, Lillian Hernández Caraballo (kara-BAH-jo) explains why some homeowners are opting out.
Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman has just stepped down from the bench after 30 years, effective December 31st. He’s internationally known for developing major reforms of how the criminal justice system deals with people who have mental illnesses; he’s even been honored by Pope Francis. Margie Menzel reports.
Tom Flanigan reports Florida’s citrus production continues to fall in the wake of last year’s hurricanes.
Cold temperatures in Florida can have a serious impact on the animals living in the sunshine state. When temperatures dip too low, “cold stunning” can impact creatures from the iguanas that fall from South Florida trees to the sea turtles on the coast and manatees making their way into the warmer rivers and springs. Regan McCarthy took a trip to Wakulla Springs in North Florida where a pod of manatees has gathered to wait out the cold.