‘We’re not a red nation, we’re not a blue nation. We’re a plaid nation,’ the MSNBC host told the South Florida community in a talk at Florida Atlantic attended by nearly 2,000 people.

Ranking third in the country for lowest literacy rates, Florida now leads the United States in the number of books banned for the second consecutive school year. No books have been banned in Palm Beach or Miami-Dade County schools, but 11 were banned in Broward County public schools last school year.

A bill passed in Tallahassee last year aimed to keep kids and younger teens away from social media. But critics question its constitutionality, leading to a number of lawsuits against the state. Social media platforms face $50,000 fines for noncompliance, but Attorney General Moody is pausing enforcement for now.

Meet the South Florida students working to keep their peers S.A.F.E. from the dangers of fentanyl. 'We want it to be as normal as carrying around an Epipen or wearing a seatbelt, something you do without realizing.'

Portuguese men-of-war are marooning themselves on South Florida’s beaches in high numbers this year, likely due to higher winds. Local beachgoers hoping for a swim are often finding the shoreline dotted with the big blue jellyfish, which cause painful stings that can last for days.

Hasner, a former Republican member of the Florida House and an executive at the GEO Group, was supported unanimously by the Board of Trustees. Some in the FAU community opposed the decision to give Hasner the school's coveted top spot, concerned that it will push more politics into academics.

On the campaign trail, President Trump vowed to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants. But hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in Florida were shocked to learn that his Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, had taken steps to end TPS, or Temporary Protected Status.

Students, faculty and alumni cited fears that Florida Atlantic will be forced to take a hard turn to the right, citing anti-DEI policies from Tallahassee and Hasner's work with GEO, a private prison company. Some students expressed frustration that Hasner is reportedly the leading candidate and staged a walk-out.

After last year's violent incidents, one of South Florida’s favorite events made a comeback, emphasizing enhanced safety and cooperation with police. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone 21 years or older.

The governor’s proposal to ban third-party signature collectors was delayed until March. Through citizens' initiatives, Florida voters got two amendments on the November 2024 ballot -- one to restore abortion rights and another to legalize recreational marijuana -- but they both failed.

In the wake of the Laken Riley Act, signed by Trump earlier this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis calls Florida legislature’s bill “weak,” while advocates for immigrant rights question the constitutionality of it all.

While Delray officials seek to reimagine the popular street, local businesses fear displacement. The buzz is exciting for many entrepreneurs, but others question whether the rush to develop has made the neighborhood unaffordable.