WUSF Public Media
/
Screenshot
Overdoses linked to fentanyl are rising exponentially in Florida, according to the state department of health. Doctors say the epidemic is now disproportionately affecting people of color.
Gabriella Paul
/
WUSF Public Media
Gov. Ron DeSantis
/
Facebook
Gov. Ron DeSantis
/
Facebook
Sign up for the
Health News Florida
newsletter
The Latest From NPR
Testing sites, vaccine locations, cases, and coverage from WUSF.
WUSF Public Media is focused on empowering your participation in democracy this election season. We’ve created places where you can ask questions about the election process, the issues and candidates. That feedback will inform the reporting you see here. We’re listening.
What you need to know ahead of Florida's elections.
Politics / Issues
-
Among them is a measure to abolish the Constitutional Revision Commission. At least 60% of voters would have to approve the amendment in November. -
Andrew Warren/FacebookSen. Lori Berman, D-Delray Beach, said her colleagues need to quickly review the suspension but added that she hopes they don't “rubber-stamp anything.”
"Dreams in the New Century" covers important events from 2000 to 2010.
Health News Florida
-
Creative Commons/A proposed amendment has been filed with the state's Division of Elections in an effort to get it placed on the 2024 ballot.
-
A report by state economists pointed to a forecast last month that cigarette sales would decline by 2.5 percent annually over the next decade.
Florida Matters wants to know: What are you anxious or excited about school about to start?
We highlight the stories of Black Floridians seeking emotional healing and wellness.
Teachers are sharing their biggest challenges, in their own words.
Local / State
-
It cited legal precedents, including U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of a high school football coach who lost his job after praying on the field after games. -
Pawn shops around the country are doing the kind of business they haven’t seen since the 2008 financial crisis.
-
The average price of a gallon of gas is $3.79, down $1.10 from the record of $4.89 set on June 13.
-
For a century, the glass bottom boat tours at Wakulla Springs celebrated Florida’s seemingly endless depths of clean, clear water. With the water too murky to see through the glass, the boats are no longer running regularly — a symbol of the pollution plaguing the state’s freshwater and the cascade of consequences to come.
-
The state has ranked 35th in the nation for three years in a row. Policy experts say Florida needs to do more to assist families and support child mental health.
What you need to know to prepare and stay informed during a storm.
More from NPR
-
Republican Tim Michels, a construction executive endorsed by former President Donald Trump, will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in what could be a tight race for Wisconsin governor in November.
-
Police in Albuquerque, N.M., say 51-year-old Muhammad Syed was taken into custody Tuesday, after fleeing his home. He's been charged for two killings so far and is suspected of the others.
-
After FBI agents searched Mar-A-Lago, Fox News stars and right-wing media outlets largely defended former President Trump, claiming he was a victim of politics.
WUSF, in collaboration with the Florida Climate Reporting Network, is bringing you stories on how climate change is affecting you. Tell us your story.
Environment
Education
We tell your stories, in your words
WUSF honors include Overall Excellence.
Featured On WUSF
One of the largest journalism contests in the southeastern U.S. recognizes WUSF in three radio categories.