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06/24/2026

Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a large property tax cut ballot measure central to his message in his last year in office, and on Wednesday, he signed two bills in line with that priority.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a large property tax cut ballot measure central to his message in his last year in office, and on Wednesday he signed two bills in line with that priority.

06/24/2026

Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz is returning to public service as a Triumph Gulf Coast board member starting July 1. Gaetz will be stepping into a role that carries both regional influence and new political weight as Republicans fight over the future of the party in Florida.

Matt Gaetz’s appointment to Triumph Gulf Coast places a prominent Trump ally on a high-stakes economic development board as vacancies, expiring terms and GOP infighting raise new questions about the future of Northwest Florida’s oil-spill settlement funds.

06/24/2026

On Tuesday, legislators on both sides of the aisle clinched the final vote in the House to pass the largest piece of housing legislation in decades.

President Trump canceled a signing ceremony for the bill Wednesday, saying Congress must first pass a strict voter ID bill.

06/23/2026

Continental Army soldier John Pumphrey enlisted as a teenager in 1777 and fought at significant battles before his death in action against the British in Camden, S.C. In 2022, archaeologists from the University of South Carolina uncovered his skeletal remains and submitted them for DNA analysis in hopes of discovering his identity.

Continental Army soldier John Pumphrey enlisted as a teenager in 1777 and fought at significant battles before his death in action against the British in Camden, S.C.

06/23/2026

Santa Rosa County is the latest in the state and region to take steps to push the pause button when it comes to data centers. At Monday’s regular meeting, commissioners voted to have staff develop a 12-month moratorium on any actions that could lead to the construction or operation of data center facilities in the county.

Santa Rosa County has joined the growing number of local governments in the state to seek a temporary moratorium on data centers.

06/23/2026

There won’t be any fireworks ban imposed by the state for Independence Day, but because of lingering drought conditions, Floridians and guests are being advised to be “responsible” when lighting devices that fly and explode.

There won’t be any fireworks ban imposed by the state for Independence Day, but because of lingering drought conditions Floridians and guests are being advised to be “responsible” when lighting devices that fly and explode.

06/23/2026

Walton County filmmaker Arix Zalace spent years filming in the woods of Northwest Florida where he met a mama bear and her cub. “The Paper Bear” is now available on streaming platforms. The mission of the film is for people to appreciate the area’s biodiversity.

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06/23/2026

The Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, collapsed five years ago. How is the state grappling with how it regulates structural safety?

06/22/2026

In case you missed it, catch this Acoustic Interlude session with Drew Young. You can hear more studio sessions Sunday afternoons! Visit wuwf.org/acoustic for playlists and more.

Mississippi-based singer-songwriter Drew Young plays a few tunes fo...

06/22/2026

Florida’s three-day waiting period for most gun purchases could soon end. The NRA and others are suing over the requirement, and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is siding with them.

Florida's three-day waiting period for most gun purchases could soon end. The NRA and others are suing over the requirement, and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is siding with them.