Florida barely cracks Top 25: The Gators land at No 25 in USA TODAY Sports’ initial re-rank, eight spots below their Coaches Poll standing and 10 off the AP board — find out where they stand.
Hurricane Erin intensifies again: The storm has regained Category 4 strength and is forecast to grow even larger this week, driving life-threatening surf and rip currents from Florida to Canada — find out what Florida can expect.
Florida home-hardening grants: Low-income homeowners can now apply for up to $10,000 in My Safe Florida Home funds to cover wind-mitigation upgrades, with applications reviewed first-come, first-served and priority given to low- and moderate-income households — learn what you need to qualify.
Rainbow snake sightings wanted: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is enlisting your help to track the elusive rainbow snake in waterways statewide before it vanishes — find out how to report your sighting.
Florida Poly enrollment soars: On Monday, the university welcomed a record 1,900-plus students—over 10% growth for the second consecutive year—as new engineering labs, a Campus Control Center and a future Student Achievement Center rise on campus — find out.
Other Florida headlines this week
- Florida unemployment remains 3.7% for four months
- $3 million deal protects Florida farmland
- Florida family rescues green sea turtle
- Keller Swan hosted second annual Project Backpack
- Florida ranks second-most fun state again
- Steve’s Pizza crowned Florida’s best slice