Nikki Fried

A USA Today Network report says Dr. Joseph Ladapo's hiring at the University of Florida was fast-tracked ahead of his appointment to surgeon general.

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried condemn Gov. Ron DeSantis's newly appointed surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo. Both want Florida senators to deny Ladapo's confirmation.

Black farmers that were part of the Pigford class action suit must pay a fee of $146,000, more than double that paid by others. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wants an investigation into the rule's intent.

Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran has recommended both districts be punished, which could include withholding funds or even removal of leaders from office.

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says she will provide county data reported daily to the federal government because the state Department of Health switched releasing such info to once a week.

St. Petersburg officials ask the governor for help in combating red tide. That comes on top of a similar request by one of the top Democratic contenders for governor.

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing $93 million so staff could continue delivering meals to homebound students.

For a moment it looked like a major shift was underway in Florida agriculture, as more local produce was consumed locally. It didn't completely pan out, but hopes remain high.

Tampa-based Florigrown challenged the state’s system of requiring licensed medical marijuana operators to handle all aspects of the cannabis business.

Before traveling to the FEMA-run Gateway Town Center vaccination center, the vice president praised the state for lowering the age to get a COVID vaccination to 50.