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Two-thirds of Americans say healthcare has not received enough attention in the election cycle thus far. South Florida voters express concerns about both candidates and their plans for healthcare.

Florida's homeless population could be severely impacted by a law that goes into effect on Oct. 1. Although many cities already have ordinances that limit sleeping in public places, the new law stipulates that the unhoused be relocated to shelters, with law enforcement present to monitor them.

Sometimes known as Avian carpenters because of their incessant drilling, woodpeckers seem ubiquitous in one Wellington community. From perching plastic owls on ledge to buying 'ultrasonic woodpecker repellers,' homeowners are seeking solutions but finding little relief.

Tagua nuts create a substance that looks and feels so much like elephant tusk that it’s sometimes called “vegetable ivory.” One Lake Worth Beach boutique says it has the largest selection in South Florida, catering to a clientele that cares for style as well as sustainability.

Taylor Swift's decision to support for Vice President Kamala Harris for president likely activated non-voters and may have piqued the interest of the uninvolved and apathetic. Fans of the pop-star and public opinion experts say it could make those aged 18-29 more likely to register and vote.

Buffett's music, particularly his 1977 hit “Margaritaville,” is loved by generations of music fans. As local 'parrotheads' mark his passing a year ago this month, they celebrate songs synonymous with a chill Florida vibe.

Floridians are flocking to Kratom bars as an alternative to nightclubs, and drinks are increasingly easy to find in shops. But is Kratom safe? Enthusiasts say it's a reliable way to relax, but lawmakers are leaning towards more regulation of the substance after a number of fatal overdoses.

How large of a role do parents play in young voters' political leanings? College students who plan to cast their ballots for the first time in November say their parents' views loom large.

Once the domain of athletes, these brisk dips are now offered by a growing number of businesses, promising health benefits to all. But as the popularity of cold plunges continues to grow, there is little research on the efficacy of this new trend.

Many of today's students never learned to read or write cursive, and most adults say they cannot read their colleagues' handwriting. But is cursive making a comeback? Some Florida schools are teaching it again, and cursive enthusiasts say script still matters.

The iconic South Florida landfill is set to expand its footprint according to a new solid waste plan that has the county divided. Public hearings on the matter will take place on Sept. 17 and Oct. 8.

Vice President Kamala Harris is finding the biggest surge among women and voters aged 18-29. But it may be too early to tell whether Harris is enjoying a true increase of committed supporters – or more of a “convention bounce” following a successful DNC.

A new poll by 538 indicates that Biden and Trump are in a dead heat. That makes the edge that the youngest voters could give to either candidate that much more important. Divisive issues like Gaza and abortion may tip the scales and lure Gen Z to the polls.

President Biden’s decision to close the border to asylum-seekers throws a spotlight on one of the most divisive issues ahead of the November ballot. Former President Trump warns that newcomers are taking minorities' jobs and threatens mass deportation if he wins another term. Many immigrants wish there were more focus on problem-solving and less on politics.

The city of Coral Springs is placing fun-sized libraries within the community, making books more accessible year-round. The project is inspired by the Little Free Library movement, which started in Wisconsin about 15 years ago.

The MLB team’s home base hasn’t quite delivered on all of its promises, residents say, and the team is having a rough season. The most lucrative outgrowth of the stadium: those with the space to offer paid parking.

Two professors from the C.E. Lynn College of Nursing are leading a team of investigators from four other institutions to evaluate how factors like social isolation and intermittent sugarcane burning affect brain health. Funding from the NIH is supporting a five-year study of rural communities near Lake Okeechobee.

Fleeing sexual harassment and unwanted attention, many women find that big coed gyms are just not their jam. POSH Fit, one of many women-only gyms in South Florida, caters to clients but also creates community.

As of May 1, abortion is legal in Florida only up until six weeks of pregnancy. The ban also impacts neighboring southern states where abortion is increasingly unaccessible. Pro-Choice Floridians are now putting hope in changing the state's constitution.

The shuttering of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices in Florida universities is causing concern for students and faculty alike. Professors and students express concern about how it is changing campus culture, and tie it to a newer law mandating teachers address the dangers of Communism.

The Board of Governors ruled to eliminate sociology as a general education course requirement in Florida's state universities and colleges, amidst new legislation that banned funding for all DEI programs. Gov. DeSantis has targeted sociology in particular and as a ‘woke' ideology, but FAU students and faculty beg to differ.

Move over, palm trees. Community Greening, an urban forestry nonprofit based in Boca Raton, is on a mission to increase Florida’s tree canopy and provide more shade trees in local cities.

Many educators and activists are celebrating a settlement reached following a lawsuit over the state's 'Don't Say Gay' legislation. Some, however, say discussions are still shackled by the legislation. Gov. Ron DeSantis is also calling it a win, because it leaves the Parental Rights in Education bill in effect.

A new nicotine crave is in the headlines, and it just might edge out vaping and smoking. For students, it’s become an easy go-to rush before exams or workouts. Politicians and pundits are also having their say.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says the measure to legalize recreational marijuana is too 'radical’ for Florida. But advocates say it will be good for business and will increase access to those who use it for pain and various medical conditions, but find it cumbersome or costly to get a dispensary card.

Under head coach John Jakus, a new era of FAU basketball is taking shape as multiple players look to potentially take their talents elsewhere. He follows Dusty May, who announced that he was leaving for the University of Michigan a day after the Owls’ first-round exit from the NCAA Tournament in late March.

A movement to put the question of abortion rights to Florida voters garnered more than enough signatures to be put to the people in November as a referendum. Conservative groups say the wording is vague. The state Supreme Court will decide by April 1.

From the death of a child who had been digging a hole in the sand in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to Miami’s Spring Break-up, South Florida beaches are having a moment. While lifeguards and leaders emphasize safer, saner days in the sun, young tourists aren’t sure this is what they came for.

After a long and contentious debate over the issue, land is being rezoned to make way for luxury homes and a golf course redesign. Many residents fear it will set Wellington on path away from equestrian bliss and towards over-development.

Placing limits on kids’ social media usage has been on conservatives’ legislative wish-list for the last few years. A House bill that would ban minors under 16 from social media accounts went further than some Republicans thought constitutionally viable, earning a rare gubernatorial veto. A revised bill passed just in time for the end of the legislative session.

Miami soccer players of all levels have found a second home in the accepting environment of pick-up soccer. Compared to the classic game, these smaller, quicker matches offer a faster pace and more access to the ball.

Republicans in the Florida House are pushing to lower the legal age of purchase for firearms from 21 to 18. Observers say the bill is expected to die, and one opponent calls it 'the height of insensitivity and callousness' to have introduced it at all.

While running for office, several candidates have battled homophobia. The Lake Worth Beach, Delray Beach and Palm Beach municipal elections take place on March 19.

Tre Carroll and Suron Draden, two Florida Atlantic students, recently got engaged – to the delight of friends, family…and fans who followed the news on Instagram. Carroll is a forward for the Owls, and Draden is his middle-school sweetheart.

Advocates for reproductive freedom have collected nearly a million signatures, more than enough to ask voters whether the state should be allowed to curtail abortions before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Conservative groups say the wording of the measure is confusing and are challenging it in court.

Speaking at the Boca and Jupiter campuses, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists said they are wary about how journalism has changed in the half-century since Watergate and warned about the lack of consensus in what constitutes truth in 2024 America.

After a summer of high temperatures led to what scientists called the worst bleaching event Florida had ever experienced, the coral off of South Florida's coast is showing signs of life. Some experts are feeling optimistic about their recovery, while others remain uncertain.

With the South Florida Fair coming to an end, more rules have been implemented after multiple incidents of violence – most involving adolescents – have shocked local residents and created concern for future fair events.

A new woman-owned pottery studio is fostering creativity and offering a outlet for expression in Boca Raton. 'Boca Mudworks has an energy that I don’t think you could replicate anywhere else besides here,' says founder Connie Picouto.

Now that sports betting has cleared major legal hurdles in Florida, it’s easier than ever to get hooked on gambling on the game. For some students, the popular apps are as addictive as drugs, and just as likely to eat through one's weekly budget for food and expenses.

Young players from the Williams sisters to Coco Gauff first learned to dominate the court in Delray Beach. Tennis fans around the globe will be flocking to South Florida for the Delray Open in February.

The Middle East war, now raging for 10 weeks, has spurred an increase in antisemitic incidents and attacks on Jewish Americans. With Florida's new 'permitless carry' law in place, more Jews are purchasing guns in response.

Florida is ranked the second-deadliest state to walk in, but concerned citizens are pushing for change. Boca Raton residents say too many roads cater to high-speed traffic, and too few to pedestrians, bicyclists and skaters.

Better pay elsewhere is luring coaches away from the Sunshine state, and eating away at Florida’s reputation as the premier place for high school football. For coaches, a treasure trove of five-star recruits pales in comparison to the prospect of tripling or even quadrupling one's salary. 

Amid more proposed legislation targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, Lake Worth Beach offers a safe space for an embattled community. Commissioners voted in September to make it a sanctuary city, the first in Florida to do so.

As violence spreads globally, FAU’s Center for Peace, Justice and Human Rights invites the Boca Raton community to show compassion by hosting a three-day event to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The FAU Men's Basketball Team made history last spring by making it to the Final Four. Now, demand to see the Owls play is so high that season tickets sold out for the first time ever.

After a stunning high jump to the Final Four, excitement for the new basketball season is in the air. For some FAU students, it's worth camping out to see the Owls play. They hope that in the future, a bigger arena will mean more seats for everyone.

A multinational security force is expected to arrive in 2024 following a vote last month at the UN Security Council. But some in South Florida's Haitian community point to the failures of previous peacekeeping missions in the country, and fear for their families back home.

Lucho and his family live and work in Palm Beach County, despite lacking legal status to do so. Many of their friends have fled Florida's strict new laws that penalize employers and put new demands on hospitals. Their story of near-eviction is a window into the vulnerable lives of undocumented workers.

Researchers and beekeepers say pests, hurricanes, development and other risk factors are threatening the colonies, which do so much more than produce honey.

At Rohi’s Readery in West Palm Beach, Diwali celebrations will include rotating art stations, pop-up shops with popular Indian delicacies, vibrant music and even dance lessons.

After a 'Cinderella' run that propelled Florida Atlantic hoops to the Final Four for the first time, most of the winning lineup returns to the court in November. With AP giving FAU the No. 10 slot, expectations are higher than ever.

Florida's new law enables juries to issue death penalty verdicts with only eight out of 12 jurors voting to convict. Critics say the new guidelines may be at loggerheads with Supreme Court precedent, will increase the likelihood of wrongful convictions, and are a reaction to the Parkland shooting case.

Man-made turf on athletic fields is raising concerns throughout the world of sports. The issue touched down for NFL players and fans when Quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered an Achilles injury in his first game with the New York Jets last month.

In March, the FDA authorized over-the-counter sale of Narcan, a life-saving drug that was previously only available by prescription. Doctors and counselors weigh in on the difference it makes and the lives it could save.

After more than 1,300 people were murdered last weekend, Jews and Israelis across Florida fear for the safety of their loved ones. For some, the losses are personal and familial.

South Florida activists are celebrating the creation of the First White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Parkland's Fred Guttenberg, who lost his daughter Jaime at the MSD shooting in 2018, said he is glad that gun violence is finally going to be addressed 'as a cabinet-level effort.'

Vape shops appear in abundance on Boca street corners despite the health and economic factors that come with vaping.

For the first time, Palm Beach County put metal detectors in four high schools. It may take longer to get to class, but proponents says it's worth the wait. Other schools may be next.

South Florida's MLB team hit it out of the park and made it to the playoffs for the first time in 20 years, only to strike out in Philadelphia. Fans still see a bright future ahead.

Big changes are coming to Miami Fashion Week. This November, haute couture will meet high-tech, and the glitz and glamour will have an eco-friendly elegance to it. Plus, you might nab something cute wear in the Metaverse.

The DRV PNK Stadium, home of Inter Miami CF, promised to bring business and growth to the area. But for some local residents, Messi Mania has made a mess of the neighborhood.

Amid mixed messages from federal and state officials, students and faculty express concerns about the resurgence of COVID on campus.

The Everglades is a 'ghost' town' thanks to the Burmese Python, an invasive species. Snake-catchers are trying to reverse the damage, and have a little fun in the process.

Lake Okeechobee was inundated with algae this summer, in part due to fertilizer runoff. Record-breaking temperatures and hurricanes may further exacerbate the lake's algal bloom problem.