The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps, remains a vital support for 42 million ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis and the first lady met with the Florida Sheriffs Association on Tuesday in Tallahassee.

Hope Florida, operates under the governor’s authority. Details surrounding its performance, personnel and separate ...

In a push to make help more accessible for Floridians in need, Gov. Ron DeSantis is adding a community resource liaison for ...

Miami Police launched an investigation after the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) was alerted to the "unsanitary" and "deplorable" conditions inside the home. A witness from the ...

Th Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that includes providing $3.3 million to establish a foster-care pilot ...

The legislation would make several changes to ensure the safety of children and improve the state's welfare system.

The money would have been used to help legal refugees and cut carbon emissions, and critics say not accepting it is a loss to Florida taxpayers.

First Coast News reached out to the Florida Department of Children and Families but is still awaiting a response. Patterson plans to testify before the Children, Families and Elder Affairs Florida ...

A bill in the Florida House would make it easier for parents to attend truancy meetings and for schools to update parents and the state on kids at risk of truancy.

Florida reported its first case of ... as well as the burden on families and educational cost of healthy children missing school, DOH is deferring to parents or guardians to make decisions about ...

Florida has established itself as a national leader in school choice, committed to offering families the freedom to choose the best educational path for their children. With the most expansive and ...