Flagler County deputy saves boy while on vacation
An off-duty Flagler County Sheriff's Office sergeant was on vacation with his family when he unexpectedly jumped in to save a young boy's life.
Good Samaritans try to save man from burning car in Brevard
Jamall Curry didn't think twice before pulling off the road and trying to save a victim trapped in a burning car in Brevard County.
Strangers rally to support Florida woman battling cancer after hurricanes destroy her home
After back-to-back hurricanes destroyed her home, a woman battling terminal breast cancer found hope in the kindness of strangers.
Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
Cruisers contracting COVID-19 during summer surge as healthcare recommendations change
COVID-19 cases are surging across the country, and Florida is a hotbed for the virus right now. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Sunshine State is one of 21 states recording high levels of cases.
Study: Dogs detect COVID better than tests
According to peer-reviewed research out of UC Santa Barbara, medical scent dogs are an effective way to screen people for COVID-19.
WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
Disney to layoff thousands: report
After announcing a plan to slash nearly 7,000 jobs, Disney is reportedly instructing managers to propose budget cuts and put together lists of employees to be laid off in the coming weeks.
Johns Hopkins shuts down COVID-19 data tracking hub after 3 years
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
What is Paxlovid? President Biden prescribed medication to fight COVID-19 symptoms
President Joe Biden is being treated for a coronavirus infection. In a video, the president said his symptoms were mild. He has been prescribed a medication known as Paxlovid, which treats the symptoms of COVID-19.
Central Florida housing crisis leaving family high and dry
A lot of people dream of owning a home, but here in Orlando, high demand and short supply are driving up a lot of prices and potential buyers say that dream feels far from reality.
Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next week
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped more than 900 points Friday as another sharp sell-off led by technology stocks added to Wall Street's losses in April, leaving the S&P 500 with its biggest monthly skid since the start of the pandemic. Traders continue to fret about the tough medicine the Federal Reserve is using in its fight against inflation: higher interest rates.
How conflict in Ukraine could hit Americans
While fighting is happening halfway around the world in Ukraine, economists say Americans can expect to feel the impact.s
Volusia County Fairgrounds COVID testing site closed
There is a dropping demand for COVID-19 testing across Florida. The slowdown has prompted the closing of one major testing site at the Volusia County Fairgrounds.
Gas prices continue to rise
Gas prices have jumped, on average, more than a buck from a year ago in Central Florida. Experts say the cost of crude oil, global supply issues, and the pandemic are to blame.
At-home COVID tests exposed to freezing temperatures
Health officials are warning that at-home COVID-19 tests may have been impacted after being left in freezing temperatures.
Orlando International Airport expansion update
Terminal C at Orlando International Airport is expected to welcome passengers by the summer of 2022.
Gas prices expected to rise in spring
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. will remain "somewhat stable" over the next two to four weeks before showing a clear increase as spring nears, according to an industry expert.
COVID-19 pills may bring 2-year pandemic to an end, but they're hard to find
As Pfizer and Merck’s new antiviral COVID-19 pills begin to arrive in pharmacies across the country, disease researchers say this could be the end of a nearly two-year pandemic.