The other legislation would require updated maps to reflect the name change, along with new school materials utilizing the switch. It would also rename a stretch of U.S. 41, which runs from Tampa to Miami, from the “Tamiami Trail” to the “Gulf of America Trail.”

First lady Melania Trump took a swipe at Democratic lawmakers for their low attendance at a roundtable on deepfakes and revenge porn legislation in what marked her first public remarks since President Trump was sworn in to his second term.

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s attorney general announced Tuesday that his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, days after they returned to the U.S.

"We're going to pursue every tool we have within our legal authority to hold them accountable," Attorney General James Uthmeier said.

Florida has launched a criminal investigation into Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan after the influencers fled to the state from Romania.

Aleksander Barkov (Florida Panthers) with a Powerplay Goal vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 03/03/2025

Veteran defenseman Seth Jones impressed his Florida Panthers teammates in his debut Monday night, a 2-1 victory over their in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning in which he played just under 23 minutes and nearly scored a goal for the Stanley Cup champions.

Seth Jones impressed his Florida Panthers teammates in his debut Monday night, but it’s anyone’s guess when Matthew Tkachuk will be sharing the ice with his newest teammate