State representatives have begun filing bills for the regular 2026 session, including ones from and relating to Bay County.

A Florida father has been on a mission to end distracted driving since he lost his 19-year-old son more than a decade ago.

Florida bill would ban drivers from holding phones or devices. Police could stop drivers even if no texting or calling occurs. Repeat violations could lead to fines and license suspension.

The Florida Wildlife Commission has reported the first Florida panther death of 2026, a one-and-a-half to two-year-old female ...