As a storm approaches Florida, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is preparing to monitor Interstate 10 across Troop A and H, from Escambia County to Madison County. Officials are coordinating with ...

In Florida, that means the federal government doesn’t have authority to require or enforce basic workplace safety protections for the more than 900,000 employees in local and state government ...

A Florida state map displaying the broadcast coverage areas of the FPREN stations. Right now, Wright’s top priority is launching BEACON for FPREN stations before the peak of the 2025 hurricane season.

Years of insufficient funding and inadequate pay have created the staffing crisis facing the FHP. Florida troopers rank 48th in pay for state troopers in the U.S., with starting salaries just over ...

In May, storm shutters were a topic of discussion in a Cape Coral City Council meeting. There is division on what should be ...

Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis signs dog-protection bills ‘Trooper’s Law,’ ‘Dexter’s Law’ at animal rescue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs 13 new bills into law on May 19 ...

A deep dive into the death of a Clearwater nurse highlights key issues, especially when it comes to crimes like stalking. 6 ways Florida’s public safety system leaves domestic violence victims ...

Even after dropping 1,300 bills to focus on the budget, the Florida Legislature passed more than 100 new laws that start July ...

Florida faces public worker shortages in key sectors like prisons, schools, and law enforcement despite strong fiscal health. Republican leaders prioritize low per capita worker numbers and fiscal ...

Using public input, results from the study will be used to identify improvements to enhance safety for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users. Credit: North Florida TPO The University ...

Five hospitals that are part of Palm Beach (Fla.) Health Network have filed a lawsuit against The Leapfrog Group, alleging the patient safety organization’s rankings are based on flawed ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a bill into law on Thursday that bans the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, making Florida the ... health problems. Federal safety guidelines ...