New regulations aimed at preventing another tragedy like that which resulted in the death of 98 people on the morning of June 24, 2021, go into effect July 1. We took a look at those regulations and the impact will they have on Florida condo-dwellers. waltonsun.com/story/business…

"There's a lot of things going on nationally revolving around reproductive autonomy," said Dr. Kevin Campbell, a UF Health urologist. "A lot of guys have this idea of a vasectomy in the back of their mind as a good way to firmly establish contraception." waltonsun.com/story/news/hea…

The statue of Mary McLeod Bethune, a civil rights activist born to former slaves and who founded a small school for girls that evolved into Bethune-Cookman University, will represent Florida in the National Statuary Hall Collection starting Wednesday. news-journalonline.com/story/news/202…

The classification would allow the federal government to marshal more resources and agencies against fentanyl — a synthetic drug up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. waltonsun.com/story/news/202…

Last week, the state announced that veterans and their spouses would receive a 5-year voucher allowing them to teach in the classroom even without a college degree. The goal is to relieve a teacher shortage, but not everyone is happy with the move. waltonsun.com/story/news/202…

The publication was founded by Brian Burgess — communications director to former Florida Gov. Rick Scott — who mentioned turning Gannett-owned newspapers Florida Today, the Daytona Beach News-Journal and the Fort Myers News-Press into "ghost operations." waltonsun.com/story/news/202…

From the tropical perspective, August is not the absolute worst, but it certainly is the on-ramp to the most dangerous portion of the season. waltonsun.com/story/weather/…

Heat-index readings topping 125 degrees are forecast in more than a dozen Florida counties by 2053. “This is a particularly dangerous issue because extreme heat kills more people per year than any other weather event.”waltonsun.com/story/news/env…

Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't on the Aug. 23 primary ballot, but many of his endorsed candidates are, and he's taking significant steps to help them, making the election partly a referendum on Florida's chief executive. waltonsun.com/story/news/pol…

How accessible is voting in Florida? 🗳 This voting guide breaks down what you need to know going into the 2022 midterms. waltonsun.com/in-depth/news/…

Nearly three months in, Hurricane Season 2022 has had the uncommon decency to not just stop, but never get going in the first place. waltonsun.com/story/weather/…

The age-old adage "August, come they must," has no asterisks, no footnotes, no equivocation. Except 2022: No hurricanes. More like "August, massive forecast bust." waltonsun.com/story/news/202…

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz posted photos purportedly comparing a crowd at his campaign event to a child sleeping at a Rebekah Jones for Congress table, but it's missing critical context.   waltonsun.com/story/news/pol…

“Floridians up and down the Gulf Coast should feel the impacts of this," DeSantis said during a press conference at the Emergency Operations Center. “This is a really, really big hurricane at this point.” DeSantis noted Ian is about 500 miles wide. waltonsun.com/story/news/202…

“This one has just strengthened and strengthened and it’s going to be the real deal,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned at a 7:30 a.m. briefing. waltonsun.com/story/news/pol…

Entering the final 20% of hurricane season, getting through each week improves the odds Florida can escape more punishment. But the season isn't over. 🌀 waltonsun.com/story/weather/…

With less than two weeks before the election, DeSantis and Rubio hold double-digit leads over their Democratic opponents, a new UNF poll shows. waltonsun.com/story/news/202…

Board members of the FHSAA will await advice from their sports medicine committee on whether to remove the optional questions, make them mandatory or change where the medical history section of the form is stored. waltonsun.com/story/news/edu…

If you weren't taking Tropical Storm Nicole seriously before, you'd better start now: Jim Cantore is here. waltonsun.com/story/weather/…

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian penal colony and is in United States custody after a prisoner exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout, President Biden confirmed Thursday morning. waltonsun.com/story/sports/2…