Family of Good Samaritan killed during hit-and-run thank church, community for support

The family of a Good Samaritan who was killed in a hit-and-run continues to grieve but stopped by their church on Friday to show their appreciation of all the support they've received. Their GoFundMe raised $53,000.

Volusia County discusses free beach access for residents

One Volusia County leader is proposing the county eliminates beach access frees for Volusia County residents. 

CDC updates travel guidelines; boost expected to Central Florida's economy

The CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel with low risk and without quarantining. As more people get vaccinated, Central Florida economic experts say it's going to help the state's bottom line. 

Florida's governor issues executive order prohibiting vaccine 'passports'

"It’s completely unacceptable for either the government or the private sector to impose upon you the requirement that you show proof of vaccine to just simply participate in normal society," the governor said.

Florida reports 2nd consecutive day of COVID-19 cases over 6,000

The Florida Department of Health reported on Friday that 6,490 new cases of coronavirus were identified, along with 92 additional deaths.

U.S. Capitol Police officer, suspect dead after car rams into barricade

The U.S. Capitol campus was locked down Friday afternoon after a car rammed into a barricade, killing one U.S. Capitol Police officer and injuring another.

Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director steps down amid federal criminal investigation

Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director has left the office of the Florida Republican, saying "it would be best to part ways" amid a federal criminal probe into whether the congressman paid women for sex.

CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing

The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.

Central Florida rescue seeks help for 'Boo Boo' the dog

The rescue says when they got little Boo Boo, she was diagnosed to only live another month, but she has beat those odds!