Driver in Florida arrested after plowing van into GOP voter registration tent

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says it has arrested a suspect accused of driving into a republican voter registration tent, nearly hitting volunteers.

Florida teacher becomes U.S. citizen with students by her side

Small's current fourth grade class, as well as students she taught at the school in the past, showed up to the Leon County Courthouse waving American flags to support her.

SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins at theme parks

SeaWorld performers will no longer stand on and ride dolphins, a practice that has been under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year.

First American dies of coronavirus in China: US Embassy

A 60-year-old diagnosed with coronavirus in Wuhan, China, has reportedly become the first U.S. citizen to die of the virus.

Governor DeSantis: Common Core officially eliminated from Florida schools

The state says the curriculum for English language arts will be updated for the 2021-22 school year, with mathematics coming the following school year.

Gov. DeSantis touts program to help Florida inmates leaving prison

The organization, called the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence, will work with businesses and nonprofit groups to raise money for workforce training and re-entry programs.

Florida teacher knocked out 1st grade student's tooth, police say

Multiple students reportedly told officers that Cynthia Smith is “mean,” and that they had seen her push other kids before. 

White shark named after Kobe Bryant

Who knew Kobe Bryant was interested in sharks? Let alone that he actually got in the ocean water, with possibly the most feared type – white sharks!

The Fight Against 15: Opponents of $15 minimum wage increase

The service industry is arguing that raising the minimum in Florida to $15 could mean cutbacks in the workforce.

UCF researchers develop blood test to diagnose depression

It's a medical breakthrough that could be a real game-changer in the diagnosis of depression. It comes in the form of a blood test, which allows someone to measure their dopamine levels.

Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World to take reservations in 2020

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a Star Wars-themed luxury hotel currently being built near Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disney says the new hotel will take reservations this year

As more Puerto Ricans relocate to Florida, experts say it could impact politics in Sunshine State

Natural disasters are causing more Puerto Ricans to relocate to Florida. Now there is a push to register these new residents so that they may vote in Florida elections. Experts say this could have a huge impact on politics in the Sunshine State.

Gov. DeSantis announces end of Florida Common Core curriculum

Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will eliminate Common Core from public school classrooms, according to an announcement from the state's Department of Education. In its place, Florida is adopting a new system called "BEST," which stands for "Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking."

Frost Advisory issued for North Central Florida

It will feel quite chilly after our recent run of warmer temperatures, so bundle up if you're heading out early Saturday morning.

TIMELINE: Severe storms pass through Central Florida

A line of strong storms moved across the state, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain.