Matt Gaetz’s Chances of Winning Florida Governor Race, According to Poll
Former Representative Matt Gaetz is speculated to be considering a run in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race, but polls suggest other Republicans have carved out early leads. Newsweek reached out to Gaetz for comment via email. Why It Matters Gaetz’s entry into the field could upend the competition for the Republican nomination and test the limits […]
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South Florida Homes for Sale Quadruple As Residents Leave En Masse
South Florida’s housing market is undergoing a sharp reversal as the number of homes for sale climbs to its highest level in nearly a decade—quadrupling since 2022, figures show. Real estate analysts say the surge is driven by a drop in demand and a wave of homeowners deciding to sell amid rising costs and stagnant […]
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More Than 50,000 Seniors in Florida Told To Stay Indoors Tomorrow
Federal air quality guidance suggests that seniors living in near Tampa, Florida, should stay indoors on Tuesday as the region prepares for worsening air quality that could pose serious health risks to vulnerable populations. Air quality levels in the Tampa area are expected to fall into the “orange” category on the Air Quality Index (AQI) […]
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Florida Passes Bill to Ban ‘Weather Modification’
Florida’s House passed a bill to ban weather modification and geoengineering on Wednesday. Florida’s House passed a bill to ban weather modification and geoengineering on Wednesday. krblokhin/GETTY By James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is on covering news and politics in Texas, as well as other general […]
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Florida Walmart Shooting Sparks Mass Police Presence: What to Know
By Jordan King is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her current focus is on religion, health, food safety and population. She has covered the persecution of religions in the global south, fertility and birth rate issues around the world, multiple disease outbreaks in the U.S. and ongoing vaccination discourse. Jordan joined Newsweek in 2024 […]
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Florida Doctors Aren’t Treating Unvaccinated Kids, Surgeon General Says
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo is urging the passing of statewide legislation to minimize purported incidents of doctors rejecting patients due to being unvaccinated. Newsweek reached out to the Florida Department of Health for comment. Why It Matters In March, Lapado and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urged Florida lawmakers to pass legislation making it illegal […]
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Florida Beachgoers Warned About Going in Ocean After Swimmer Dies
A man who was pulled from the ocean in Surfside, Florida, on Sunday has died, local authorities confirmed, as the National Weather Service (NWS) continues to warn of dangerous rip currents along South Florida beaches. Why It Matters The death comes as the Miami area grapples with persistently dangerous beach conditions. The NWS office in […]
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Active Shooter Reported at Florida State University: What We Know
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder […]
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I’m on a Florida Teacher Salary, but My Side Hustles Bring In $20K a Year
In Florida, where teacher salaries rank among the lowest in the nation, high school English teacher Raquel Carey has built her own blueprint for financial success—by embracing the power of side hustles. At just 26 years old, Carey wears many hats: educator, coach, tutor, content creator and entrepreneur. Her full-time job is in teaching, but […]
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How to Buy Florida Gators NCAA National Championship Merchandise: Shirts, Hats, Hoodies
By Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching sports. Ben Verbrugge Contributing Sports Network news article Based on […]
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