Florida's unemployment rate drops to record low, Gov. DeSantis says
The unemployment rate in Florida dropped to 3.0 percent in December, the lowest mark since the current estimating process started in 1976, according to numbers released Friday by the state Department of Economic Opportunity.
The unemployment rate in Florida dropped to 3.0 percent in December, the lowest mark since the current estimating process started in 1976, according to numbers released Friday by the state Department of Economic Opportunity.
Florida's unemployment rate hits record low
The new report states that nearly 200,000 jobs were created in 2019.
The new report states that nearly 200,000 jobs were created in 2019.
Missing 17-year-old Orlando girl with autism found safe
The Orlando Police Department says Molly Dixon was located Friday.
The Orlando Police Department says Molly Dixon was located Friday.
Escaped Florida inmate caught after multi-county search
Timothy L. Howton-McLaughlin, 28, was caught Friday morning in Indian River County.
Timothy L. Howton-McLaughlin, 28, was caught Friday morning in Indian River County.
Proposed bill would give Florida students free community college if they do this
Students who receive the scholarship would have to agree to stay in Florida after they graduate to work for the same amount of time that they received the aid. If they don't, they would have to repay the money with interest.
Students who receive the scholarship would have to agree to stay in Florida after they graduate to work for the same amount of time that they received the aid. If they don't, they would have to repay the money with interest.
Hacker phished bank info from Sumter County Public Schools to get credit card
The Sumter County School Board says they are the recent victims of credit card fraud to the tune of $206,000.
The Sumter County School Board says they are the recent victims of credit card fraud to the tune of $206,000.
Vigil planned for victim in stabbing on Florida Turnpike
Childhood friends who were reunited at work became divided over politics, and it proved to be deadly. The family of a man stabbed by an employee at a construction site along the Florida Turnpike is planning a vigil on Friday.
Childhood friends who were reunited at work became divided over politics, and it proved to be deadly. The family of a man stabbed by an employee at a construction site along the Florida Turnpike is planning a vigil on Friday.
Manatees gather in canal off Desoto Parkway in Satellite Beach
Dozens of manatees have gathered in a canal in Satellite Beach. They are seeking warmth from the cold weather and the sight of them is drawing huge crowds.
Dozens of manatees have gathered in a canal in Satellite Beach. They are seeking warmth from the cold weather and the sight of them is drawing huge crowds.
OIA passengers concerned about lack of screening for coronavirus
Two new cases of the coronavirus have popped up in the United States. The mystery virus is believed to have arrived from China. Travelers at Orlando International Airport were on high alert. OIA says they will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control as far as the need for additional screening.
Two new cases of the coronavirus have popped up in the United States. The mystery virus is believed to have arrived from China. Travelers at Orlando International Airport were on high alert. OIA says they will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control as far as the need for additional screening.
Single mom teaches daughter with cerebral palsy to walk in touching videos
A North Carolina mom was able to teach her 4-year-old daughter who has cerebral palsy to walk on her own in a year.
A North Carolina mom was able to teach her 4-year-old daughter who has cerebral palsy to walk on her own in a year.
NFL says no tailgating for Super Bowl 54 in Miami; fans erupt on social media
The National Football League said tailgating is not allowed at Super Bowl LIV in Miami on Sunday.
The National Football League said tailgating is not allowed at Super Bowl LIV in Miami on Sunday.
SpaceX delays Falcon 9 launch to Monday, will send Starlink satellites into space
The Falcon 9 rocket will carry Starlink communication satellites into space.
The Falcon 9 rocket will carry Starlink communication satellites into space.
Report reveals that Anthony Todt's wife, 2 children were stabbed
The autopsy report showed that the suspect's wife and two of his children all received stab wounds to their upper abdomen.
The autopsy report showed that the suspect's wife and two of his children all received stab wounds to their upper abdomen.
Military training could translate to Florida college credits
Florida lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation that would allow service members and veterans to receive college credits for their military training, with the goal of saving time and money.
Florida lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation that would allow service members and veterans to receive college credits for their military training, with the goal of saving time and money.
Parental consent abortion bill heads to Florida Senate floor
A Senate panel on Wednesday split along party lines as Republicans pushed through a bill that would require teenage girls to get consent from their parents before having abortions.
A Senate panel on Wednesday split along party lines as Republicans pushed through a bill that would require teenage girls to get consent from their parents before having abortions.
Genetic information bill heads to Fla. House floor
Incoming House Speaker Chris Sprowls said Thursday that a proposal to ban life insurers, disability insurers and long-term care insurers from tapping into customers’ genetic information is ahead of the curve.
Incoming House Speaker Chris Sprowls said Thursday that a proposal to ban life insurers, disability insurers and long-term care insurers from tapping into customers’ genetic information is ahead of the curve.
Florida House backs expanded adoption incentives
The Florida House on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that would provide incentives for veterans and military members to adopt children from the state’s child-welfare system.
The Florida House on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that would provide incentives for veterans and military members to adopt children from the state’s child-welfare system.
Monument honoring fallen Daytona officers destroyed in accident
The monument cost around $15,000.
The monument cost around $15,000.
First space-baked cookies took 2 hours in experimental oven aboard ISS
Chocolate chip cookies became the first food baked in space from raw ingredients -- and they took two hours to bake, NASA says.
Chocolate chip cookies became the first food baked in space from raw ingredients -- and they took two hours to bake, NASA says.
Shark statistics out for 2019 show Florida ranks No. 1 in US
Of all shark attacks in America last year, 51 percent happened in Florida last year. Globally, we accounted for 33 percent -- that’s according to the annual shark attack summary from the University of Florida.
Of all shark attacks in America last year, 51 percent happened in Florida last year. Globally, we accounted for 33 percent -- that’s according to the annual shark attack summary from the University of Florida.