The big story: Florida’s scores on the latest round of the National Assessment of Educational Progress didn’t offer much to cheer about.

Florida State University officially finalized a deal to purchase the Regal Governor’s Square Mall movie theater and reopen its doors as part of the university’s film school, according to an FSU press release Thursday.

A UF IFAS researcher is warning residents about what signs to look out for in their backyard flock as Bird Flu cases rise in Florida.

“So, hi, I’m Madison Maish. I’m the President of Swamp Launch and our club designs, manufactures, and launches high-powered rockets, which we compete in two competitions,” said Madison Maish, president of the UF Swamp Launch Rocket Team.

Former U.S. senator from Florida Marco Rubio jumps into new role as secretary of state with flurry of phone calls, planned trip to Panama.

FILE - An iguana lies on a sidewalk on a cold morning on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Plantation, Fla. If temperatures drop below 40 F (5 C), iguanas can start dropping from trees as they become immobilized until temperatures increase enough for them to move around again. (AP Photo/Terry Spencer, File)

The University of Florida celebrates the anniversary of one of its longest-standing instruments: the centennial of the Andrew Anderson Memorial Pipe Organ

Former Mandarin star quarterback Carson Beck headlines the list of the top players from Florida in the transfer portal this offseason.

Using the popular Bill Murray film as a reference, Ward highlighted the city's economic development, improved police and fire safety, housing and more.

Think you were cold? More than 100 sea turtles were rescued in waters around Florida amid a historic winter storm that brought snow and plunging temperatures to the region.

Tampa Bay is experiencing a population boom. Here is how the University of South Florida's School of Architecture & Community Design is supporting that growth.