Melissa is likely to make landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane early on Tuesday. Catastrophic damage is forecast.

Weather experts say if forecasts become less accurate, the public will lose faith in them — and residents will be less likely to heed warnings when their lives are in danger.

A Broward County circuit judge has ruled that a state law barring people under age 21 from carrying concealed weapons violates Second Amendment rights.

On "The Florida Roundup," House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, digs into reducing property taxes. He said the House is trying to stir a conversation.

Melissa went from 75 mph to 140 mph in less than 24 hours. Jamaica braces for direct impact.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has dismissed seven proposed constitutional amendments released by the Florida House to cut property taxes. He calls the House approach a “political game.”

A grand jury met in Tallahassee to consider whether the Hope Florida Foundation's spending practices broke any laws. The charity is spearheaded by first lady Casey DeSantis.

The Dominican Republic is dealing with severe flooding, while Jamaica will likely be hit by a major hurricane late this weekend.

Arguing against a planned bear hunt in December, Bear Warriors United is seeking an emergency temporary injunction to stop it.

A report published this month found student test scores and problematic behaviors have improved in the two years since cell phone restrictions took effect.