Rep. Val Demings to chair Homeland Security Subcommittee

Rep. Val Demings to chair Homeland Security Subcommittee

Congresswoman Val Demings will assume the role of Chair for the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery in the 117th Congress.

Congresswoman Val Demings will assume the role of Chair for the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery in the 117th Congress.

Florida reports 10,976 new COVID-19 cases, 219 deaths

Florida reports 10,976 new COVID-19 cases, 219 deaths

The Florida Department of Health reported 10,976 new cases of coronavirus, along with an additional 219 deaths.

The Florida Department of Health reported 10,976 new cases of coronavirus, along with an additional 219 deaths.

Publix reopens COVID-19 vaccine sign-up portal on Friday – with some changes

Publix reopens COVID-19 vaccine sign-up portal on Friday – with some changes

Since Publix began offering appointments, many seniors have expressed frustration with the website while trying to book a time to get the vaccine.

Since Publix began offering appointments, many seniors have expressed frustration with the website while trying to book a time to get the vaccine.

VIDEO: Deputy tases Florida high school student after being attacked

VIDEO: Deputy tases Florida high school student after being attacked

The teen was charged with two counts of battery on a law enforcement officer and one count of resisting an officer with violence.

The teen was charged with two counts of battery on a law enforcement officer and one count of resisting an officer with violence.

Gov. DeSantis rolls out $96.6 billion budget

Gov. DeSantis rolls out $96.6 billion budget

During a news conference at the Capitol, DeSantis said his proposal would increase funding for public schools, continue funneling money into environmental issues such as Everglades restoration and direct dollars to initiatives like helping address sea-level rise.

During a news conference at the Capitol, DeSantis said his proposal would increase funding for public schools, continue funneling money into environmental issues such as Everglades restoration and direct dollars to initiatives like helping address sea-level rise.

The ‘Wolf Moon’ will light up the night sky this week: How to get the best view

The ‘Wolf Moon’ will light up the night sky this week: How to get the best view

According to NASA, the moon will reach peak illumination at 2:16 p.m. EST. However, the Moon won’t be visible until it rises above the horizon around sunset.

According to NASA, the moon will reach peak illumination at 2:16 p.m. EST. However, the Moon won’t be visible until it rises above the horizon around sunset.

Remembering Challenger: 35 years since tragic explosion

Remembering Challenger: 35 years since tragic explosion

Hundreds of people in Florida and millions watching on live television witnessed the space shuttle Challenger break apart in a mid-air explosion on January 28, 1986, killing 7 people on board.

Hundreds of people in Florida and millions watching on live television witnessed the space shuttle Challenger break apart in a mid-air explosion on January 28, 1986, killing 7 people on board.

Lowe's announces another $80M in employee bonuses, will hire more than 50,000 workers

Lowe's announces another $80M in employee bonuses, will hire more than 50,000 workers

Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.

Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.

Gators post 2021 football schedule featuring Bama at home, USF in Tampa

Gators post 2021 football schedule featuring Bama at home, USF in Tampa

The Florida football team announced its 2021 schedule, which features home contests against reigning national champion Alabama, Tennessee, and in-state rival Florida State, and road games at LSU, Kentucky, and Missouri, among others.

The Florida football team announced its 2021 schedule, which features home contests against reigning national champion Alabama, Tennessee, and in-state rival Florida State, and road games at LSU, Kentucky, and Missouri, among others.

'I am thrilled' UCF's Josh Heupel leaves to become Tennessee's head coach

'I am thrilled' UCF's Josh Heupel leaves to become Tennessee's head coach

This comes after former Knights athletics director Danny White announced he was leaving to become the next Director of Athletics at the University of Tennessee. 

This comes after former Knights athletics director Danny White announced he was leaving to become the next Director of Athletics at the University of Tennessee. 

Polk fire captain accused of blackmailing paramedic in scheme to steal COVID-19 vaccine

Polk fire captain accused of blackmailing paramedic in scheme to steal COVID-19 vaccine

A Polk County fire captain has turned himself in to authorities after he was accused of enlisting the help of a paramedic to steal COVID-19 vaccines meant for first responders.

A Polk County fire captain has turned himself in to authorities after he was accused of enlisting the help of a paramedic to steal COVID-19 vaccines meant for first responders.