Powerball ticket worth $397 million sold in Florida
If the winner chooses to take the lump sum payment, they'll get about $274.6 million instead of the annuity.
If the winner chooses to take the lump sum payment, they'll get about $274.6 million instead of the annuity.
Florida Senate takes aim at sunscreen bans
The Senate fast-tracked the bill during this year’s legislative session after a similar proposal did not pass in 2019. The 25-14 vote Wednesday came as Key West prepares to enforce a ban on the sale of certain sunscreens next January.
The Senate fast-tracked the bill during this year’s legislative session after a similar proposal did not pass in 2019. The 25-14 vote Wednesday came as Key West prepares to enforce a ban on the sale of certain sunscreens next January.
Report: Off-duty Holly Hill police officer fired shot into apartment below him
Just above a bedroom for two brothers is an image no parent wants to see: a bullet hole ripping open the wall. An inch-long, high caliber bullet from a rifle was lodged in their floor, believed to have come from the apartment above where a Holly Hill police officer lives.
Just above a bedroom for two brothers is an image no parent wants to see: a bullet hole ripping open the wall. An inch-long, high caliber bullet from a rifle was lodged in their floor, believed to have come from the apartment above where a Holly Hill police officer lives.
Bills would protect pets of domestic violence victims
Two bills are moving through the Florida Legislature that would allow judges in domestic violence cases to grant an order of protection, not only for the victim of domestic violence, but also for family pets as well.
Two bills are moving through the Florida Legislature that would allow judges in domestic violence cases to grant an order of protection, not only for the victim of domestic violence, but also for family pets as well.
Donations roll in ahead of cleanup event at DeLand sanctuary
An animal sanctuary that was recently raided by Volusia County sheriff's deputies is now getting help from the community. Journey's End is getting ready for a cleanup after 16 animals were removed from their facility after deputies said they were in need of immediate medical attention.
An animal sanctuary that was recently raided by Volusia County sheriff's deputies is now getting help from the community. Journey's End is getting ready for a cleanup after 16 animals were removed from their facility after deputies said they were in need of immediate medical attention.
Earthquake expert on latest quakes in Caribbean
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake was felt in Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Cuba, and Mexico Tuesday. It was so powerful, the shaking was even felt as far north as Florida. Multiple buildings in Miami were evacuated Tuesday afternoon.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake was felt in Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Cuba, and Mexico Tuesday. It was so powerful, the shaking was even felt as far north as Florida. Multiple buildings in Miami were evacuated Tuesday afternoon.
Backers say recreational pot issue not 'moot'
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational marijuana use fired back Wednesday at an argument by the Florida Senate that the state Supreme Court should not review the wording of the proposal.
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational marijuana use fired back Wednesday at an argument by the Florida Senate that the state Supreme Court should not review the wording of the proposal.
Judge: 9-year-old Ocala boy accused of stabbing 5-year-old sister to undergo mental evaluation
Officers say the boy told them he had been thinking about stabbing his little sister for several days.
Officers say the boy told them he had been thinking about stabbing his little sister for several days.
Authorities: Buildings evacuated, tremors felt in Miami after powerful 7.7 earthquake strikes Cuba, Jamaica
Police said that some buildings in the Brickwell and Downtown area were evacuated after reports of vibrations.
Police said that some buildings in the Brickwell and Downtown area were evacuated after reports of vibrations.
Florida lawmakers consider guns in church schools, government meetings
With supporters pointing to attacks on churches and synagogues, a House panel Tuesday approved a measure that would allow people to carry concealed weapons at religious institutions that share properties with schools.
With supporters pointing to attacks on churches and synagogues, a House panel Tuesday approved a measure that would allow people to carry concealed weapons at religious institutions that share properties with schools.
Cast members from television show 'The Office' to attend 2020 MegaCon Convention
Several cast members from hit television show 'The Office' are coming to this year's MegaCon Convention in Orlando.
Several cast members from hit television show 'The Office' are coming to this year's MegaCon Convention in Orlando.
Report: Miami will test for coronavirus at CDC quarantine station
The CDC quarantine station will screen travelers who appear ill.
The CDC quarantine station will screen travelers who appear ill.
PHOTOS: Here's your complete Puppy Bowl XVI starting lineup
It's the cutest competition on the planet!
It's the cutest competition on the planet!
Coronavirus has not been found in Florida, Governor DeSantis confirms
“We have had a number of people that have been in that area of China and had some concerns about whether they had contracted the coronavirus,” DeSantis said.
“We have had a number of people that have been in that area of China and had some concerns about whether they had contracted the coronavirus,” DeSantis said.
Florida Senate poised to take up parental consent
Florida already has a requirement for parents to be notified before minors have abortions, but a consent requirement would be more restrictive.
Florida already has a requirement for parents to be notified before minors have abortions, but a consent requirement would be more restrictive.
Hepatitis A cases continue to mount in Florida
Health officials have urged people to get vaccinated against the disease.
Health officials have urged people to get vaccinated against the disease.
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Florida woman texted 911 asking for advice on how to file for divorce, police say
A Largo woman has been accused of texting 911 to ask for divorce advice, police said.
A Largo woman has been accused of texting 911 to ask for divorce advice, police said.
Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando Resort kicks off this weekend
From February 1 until April 2, the theme park resort will celebrate Mardi Gras with concerts, parades, food, and more.
From February 1 until April 2, the theme park resort will celebrate Mardi Gras with concerts, parades, food, and more.
China spurned CDC offer to send team to help contain coronavirus: US Health Secretary
Top U.S. health officials this week provided further details on the nation's "coordinated public health response" to the China-linked coronavirus that's killed more than 100 people and sickened thousands of others worldwide.
Top U.S. health officials this week provided further details on the nation's "coordinated public health response" to the China-linked coronavirus that's killed more than 100 people and sickened thousands of others worldwide.