Lawsuit challenges DeSantis' mask order as Florida OKs school vouchers in districts requiring COVID-19 masks

Florida’s Board of Education approved an emergency rule Friday that will allow private school vouchers if parents feel their children are being harassed by a school district’s COVID-19 safety policies, including mask requirements.

Back-to-school shopping more expensive due to COVID

According to the National Retail Federation, the cost of going back to school this year is going to be $849 per kid!

Central Florida woman accused of pushing baby into traffic

Other witnesses say the suspect, 28-year-old Laronda Pressley, pushed the child into traffic several more times.

Over 15-foot python nabbed during 2021 Florida Python Challenge

The results are in for the 2021 Florida Python Challenge with 223 invasive pythons caught. The 10-day-event last month more than doubled the number of pythons captured the previous year.

Hurricane center monitoring 2 tropical waves in the Atlantic

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This airline is letting vaccinated friends fly for free

The airline says the more people who are vaccinated, the faster the industry can fully recover from the pandemic and "continue creating unforgettable vacation memories together."

Marion County deputies investigate shooting death of 18-year-old

According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to that scene around 1 p.m. that day after getting numerous calls of shots being fired. 

NHC: Tropics show signs of life with 2 systems in the Atlantic

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Rainy skies continue; Flood Watch remains in effect

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COVID testing demand increases as cases continue to climb

The testing site at Orange County's Barnett Park has been seeing long lines all week, forcing the county to open up another testing site at Econ Soccer Complex to try to help with the long waits.

Florida firefighter passes away after battle with COVID-19, city says

The City of Melbourne confirmed the death of firefighter Driver Engineer Scott Allender. They said that he passed away on Tuesday evening after battling COVID-19 since early July.