Brevard County firefighter funding battle continues
A Brevard County commissioner says more than $7 million in taxpayer funds has been used for firefighter overtime. The numbers are rising as the county continues to struggle to staff its stations.The fire union says people aren?t staying because the pay is too low. Firefighter pay starts at $15 an hour in the county, and staffing isn?t the only struggle.
A Brevard County commissioner says more than $7 million in taxpayer funds has been used for firefighter overtime. The numbers are rising as the county continues to struggle to staff its stations.The fire union says people aren?t staying because the pay is too low. Firefighter pay starts at $15 an hour in the county, and staffing isn?t the only struggle.
Could DeSantis abolish Florida property taxes? Governor endorses idea, explains how it could be done
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed the idea of abolishing property taxes throughout the Sunshine State, but he explained it would require a constitutional amendment.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed the idea of abolishing property taxes throughout the Sunshine State, but he explained it would require a constitutional amendment.
Florida beachgoers discover mysterious sticky substance washing ashore
Florida beachgoers are advised to be cautious, as the sticky substance can cling to their feet.
Florida beachgoers are advised to be cautious, as the sticky substance can cling to their feet.
Controversial 'banned' book removed from Volusia County school libraries
A book banned at high schools across the country has now been taken off school library and media center shelves in Volusia County, Florida.
A book banned at high schools across the country has now been taken off school library and media center shelves in Volusia County, Florida.
Missing Florida woman found after giving birth on NYC subway, reports say
The woman who gave birth on a New York City subway has been identified as a missing Florida woman who was last seen in August, according to reports.
The woman who gave birth on a New York City subway has been identified as a missing Florida woman who was last seen in August, according to reports.
Florida Sen. Geraldine Thompson dies at 76
Florida State Senator Geraldine Thompson died Thursday surrounded by her family following complications from knee replacement surgery, her family said in a statement. She was 76.
Florida State Senator Geraldine Thompson died Thursday surrounded by her family following complications from knee replacement surgery, her family said in a statement. She was 76.
Will President Donald Trump attend the Daytona 500?
President Donald Trump attended Super Bowl LIX, becoming the first sitting president to attend the event. Will he attend the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 race in Florida?
President Donald Trump attended Super Bowl LIX, becoming the first sitting president to attend the event. Will he attend the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 race in Florida?
Orlando weather: Temperatures expected to hit near-record highs, afternoon showers on the way
Thursday's weather will feature unseasonably hot temperatures that are likely to tie previous records, as well as the possibility of a few afternoon showers.
Thursday's weather will feature unseasonably hot temperatures that are likely to tie previous records, as well as the possibility of a few afternoon showers.
Florida infant drowns in bathtub while dad was busy playing video games, officials say
A Florida infant drowned in a bathtub in Osceola County because the girl's father was distracted by a video game, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida infant drowned in a bathtub in Osceola County because the girl's father was distracted by a video game, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces new initiative to protect boating rights
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the Boater Freedom Initiative, a legislative proposal that protects Floridians’ right to boat.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the Boater Freedom Initiative, a legislative proposal that protects Floridians’ right to boat.
Orlando weather: Warm temps, possible showers ahead; Daytona race faces weather uncertainty
Orlando will see partly cloudy skies with isolated fog overnight, warming to mid-80s Wednesday and potentially reaching 90°F Thursday, with a chance of afternoon showers east of I-4.
Orlando will see partly cloudy skies with isolated fog overnight, warming to mid-80s Wednesday and potentially reaching 90°F Thursday, with a chance of afternoon showers east of I-4.
Grocery stores implement limits on egg purchases as bird flu spreads: See the list
Trader Joe's and other grocery stores are limiting egg purchases due to outbreaks of bird flu, causing egg prices to soar.
Trader Joe's and other grocery stores are limiting egg purchases due to outbreaks of bird flu, causing egg prices to soar.
Insomnia Cookies to open first location in Daytona Beach, Florida
nsomnia Cookies, a fan-favorite cookie brand, is opening the doors to its first location in Daytona Beach, Florida.
nsomnia Cookies, a fan-favorite cookie brand, is opening the doors to its first location in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Skeletal remains of 8 dogs found in Citrus County after owner abandoned them with no food or water: CCSO
A Citrus County woman is accused of leaving eight dogs to die after moving and leaving them at her old residence without food or water.
A Citrus County woman is accused of leaving eight dogs to die after moving and leaving them at her old residence without food or water.
Nightly I-4 expansion lane closures begin
There are new nightly lane closures on I-4 through Thursday. The closures are part of a new project to expand the stretch of I-4 from the Disney area to Polk County.
There are new nightly lane closures on I-4 through Thursday. The closures are part of a new project to expand the stretch of I-4 from the Disney area to Polk County.
New special session on immigration begins today
After a bitter few weeks in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he and Florida Republicans now have a deal on legislation concerning illegal immigration. Today, lawmakers will come back to the table for another special session.
After a bitter few weeks in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he and Florida Republicans now have a deal on legislation concerning illegal immigration. Today, lawmakers will come back to the table for another special session.
Universal Orlando Resort shares first look at Epic Universe menu items
Universal Orlando Resort has shared a first look at some of its delectable menu items coming to Epic Universe.
Universal Orlando Resort has shared a first look at some of its delectable menu items coming to Epic Universe.
Florida corrections deputy shot and killed in 'targeted attack' while off duty: officials
A Florida corrections deputy was shot and killed while off-duty in what officials are calling a "targeted attack."
A Florida corrections deputy was shot and killed while off-duty in what officials are calling a "targeted attack."
Brother of Florida mass school shooter arrested for allegedly trespassing at 3 schools
The brother of the gunman behind the Parkland mass school shooting in Florida was arrested earlier this month after allegedly trespassing at three schools.
The brother of the gunman behind the Parkland mass school shooting in Florida was arrested earlier this month after allegedly trespassing at three schools.
SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites into orbit aboard Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday.
SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday.