Gov. DeSantis calls on CDC to rescind no-sail order

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships.

Florida teens 16+ eligible to receive Pfizer vaccine starting April 5

As the state gears up to allow everyone 18 and older to receive the coronavirus vaccines on April 5, health officials are also clarifying what that means for some under the age of 18.

Florida sends COVID-19 legal protections bill to governor

But Rep. Anna Eskamani said the bill would protect corporations more than people and pointed out it offers no protections for front-line workers who contracted the virus while on the job.

Florida adds 5,750 new coronavirus cases, 159 additional deaths

The Florida Department of Health reported 5,750 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, along with 159 additional deaths.

Las Vegas babysitter charged in death of boy, 5, after home video showed alleged abuse over urination

A Las Vegas babysitter has been charged in the death of a 5-year-old boy after home surveillance video showed her kicking the child in the head because he urinated in his pants, authorities said. 

Florida House passes guns-at-churches bill

With supporters saying the issue is about property rights, the Florida House on Friday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would allow people to carry guns at churches that share locations with schools.

Florida to lower vaccine eligibility age to 40 starting Monday, 18+ next month

"While the Biden administration set a May 1st target date for vaccine eligibility for all adults, Florida is pleased to announce that all adults in the state age 18 and older will be eligible for the vaccine beginning Monday, April 5th."