DeSantis rescinds Florida's emergency orders on nursing home visitations
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has swept away four emergency orders dealing with visitors to nursing homes, just days before the Florida Legislature is poised to pass a bill that would help shield the facilities from lawsuits associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has swept away four emergency orders dealing with visitors to nursing homes, just days before the Florida Legislature is poised to pass a bill that would help shield the facilities from lawsuits associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney World testing facial recognition technology at park entrance
The technology will capture an image of a guest's face and convert it into a unique number, which is then associated with valid theme park admission.
The technology will capture an image of a guest's face and convert it into a unique number, which is then associated with valid theme park admission.
Keep your tissues out! Pollen count remains high in Central Florida
High pollen levels continue to plague Central Florida
High pollen levels continue to plague Central Florida
Orange County Convention Center opens to those 40 and up but fills up in 13 minutes
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings rather expand eligibility and get shots in arms than have shots expire and go to waste, he says.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings rather expand eligibility and get shots in arms than have shots expire and go to waste, he says.
Florida gas prices rise to $2.91 per gallon, highest in 3 years
Floridians are paying more at the pump than they have in three years, with gas prices averaging $2.91 per gallon.
Floridians are paying more at the pump than they have in three years, with gas prices averaging $2.91 per gallon.
Florida Senate likely to scale back Bright Futures bill
In an apparent victory for opponents, the Senate this week could drastically overhaul a controversial proposal aimed at reducing state Bright Futures scholarships for students in degree programs deemed unlikely to lead to jobs.
In an apparent victory for opponents, the Senate this week could drastically overhaul a controversial proposal aimed at reducing state Bright Futures scholarships for students in degree programs deemed unlikely to lead to jobs.
Police: Crowd kicks sand onto officers while they attempt to arrest woman accused of having marijuana
The arrest affidavit said that it was difficult to handcuff her due to the sand and body oil on her.
The arrest affidavit said that it was difficult to handcuff her due to the sand and body oil on her.
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Florida for vaccine site visit
The White House said she will visit a Jacksonville vaccination site and will then participate in a listening session with Florida leaders at 3:20 p.m. By 6:05 p.m., she will leave Florida.
The White House said she will visit a Jacksonville vaccination site and will then participate in a listening session with Florida leaders at 3:20 p.m. By 6:05 p.m., she will leave Florida.
Central Florida students return to class with new CDC distancing guidelines
The CDC is recommending students in classroom settings remain at least three feet apart.
The CDC is recommending students in classroom settings remain at least three feet apart.
Buc-ee’s officially opens in Daytona Beach
The Texas-based chain is known for its clean bathrooms, huge size, friendly service, delicious food, and themed apparel.
The Texas-based chain is known for its clean bathrooms, huge size, friendly service, delicious food, and themed apparel.
Retired Florida K9 passes away after 7 years of service
They said that the K9 served Titusville from 2010 until retiring in April 2017.
They said that the K9 served Titusville from 2010 until retiring in April 2017.
Florida lowers COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 50 and up
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the age eligibility would become 50 on Monday.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the age eligibility would become 50 on Monday.
Publix reopens vaccine portal as age eligibility lowers in Florida
Those booking on Monday will receive the two-dose Moderna vaccine. Those who want the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must book appointments on Wednesday.
Those booking on Monday will receive the two-dose Moderna vaccine. Those who want the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must book appointments on Wednesday.
Daytona Beach Buc-ee’s to open on Monday
The gas station and convenience store is praised for their food, clean bathrooms, and friendliness.
The gas station and convenience store is praised for their food, clean bathrooms, and friendliness.
Oral Roberts stuns Gators with 81-78 win, advances to Sweet Sixteen
The Golden Eagles upended the South Region with its 75-72 overtime win over Ohio State on Friday, earning a second-round game against No. 7 Florida. The team rallied in the final minutes of Sunday's game to beat the Gators 81-78.
The Golden Eagles upended the South Region with its 75-72 overtime win over Ohio State on Friday, earning a second-round game against No. 7 Florida. The team rallied in the final minutes of Sunday's game to beat the Gators 81-78.
Florida lowering COVID-19 vaccine eligibility age to 50 starting Monday
Governor Ron DeSantis made the announcement during a news conference in Tallahassee.
Governor Ron DeSantis made the announcement during a news conference in Tallahassee.
Florida lawmakers honor fallen Orlando officer Kevin Valencia
Congressman Soto thanked Valencia and all of law enforcement for everything that they do every day.
Congressman Soto thanked Valencia and all of law enforcement for everything that they do every day.
Florida tops 2 million coronavirus cases since pandemic began last March
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,040 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, along with 62 additional deaths, putting the state over 2 million cases since the pandemic began last March.
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,040 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, along with 62 additional deaths, putting the state over 2 million cases since the pandemic began last March.
Cruises sailing out of the Bahamas, St. Maarten begin in June
With vaccinations ramping up, cruises are making a comeback. But before you hop on a ship, you’ll first need to catch a plane.
With vaccinations ramping up, cruises are making a comeback. But before you hop on a ship, you’ll first need to catch a plane.
Ocala police warn 'serial rapist' sketch circulating on social media is from 2011
"This is not current and there is not a serial rapist on the loose in Ocala."
"This is not current and there is not a serial rapist on the loose in Ocala."