The Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) is a statewide initiative designed to preserve working farms and ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida law could affect several Orange County growth-controlled measures like the rural boundary amendment that was approved by 73% of voters in November 2024. County leaders ...

DeSantis' proposed budget includes funding for teacher and law enforcement pay increases, cancer research and the state's Job ...

Collier commissioners unanimously approved companion petitions that will allow a new rural town called Horse Trials to be developed, off Oil Well Road.

New Florida mega-development would bring up to 8,999 homes, as well as 200,000 square feet of commercial and industrial space.

Florida faces healthcare access challenges in rural areas due to outdated regulations for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Proposed legislation would allow psychiatric mental health nurse ...

Read full article: Florida judge tosses latest challenge to online sports betting TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In a top priority of Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, the Senate on Thursday released a ...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Voters in parts of Hillsborough County officially have their choices for the upcoming Special Election to fill the vacant State Senate District 14 seat. The district—which ...

The Florida High School Athletic Association football playoffs begin on Friday, November 14, 2025. Several undefeated or one-loss teams, including Raines (9-0) and Bolles (9-1), are highlighted as ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — With three more committee weeks left to go, Florida lawmakers are reviving a handful of priorities that didn’t make the cut last legislative session. Immigration reform, ...

Rural residents oppose a proposed 747-home development in Polk County, citing concerns over urban sprawl and incompatibility with their agricultural lifestyle. Despite resident opposition, the Polk ...

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton is reviving his "Rural Renaissance" plan to boost funding for rural areas. The plan aims to improve education, health care, housing, and infrastructure in ...