Compensation for Ocoee massacre gets backing
The Judiciary Committee approved a pair of measures (SB 1262 and SB 1264) that would set up a trust fund for descendants of the 1920 Ocoee Election Day riot, which happened after a black man tried to record the names of others blocked from voting in Ocoee.
The Judiciary Committee approved a pair of measures (SB 1262 and SB 1264) that would set up a trust fund for descendants of the 1920 Ocoee Election Day riot, which happened after a black man tried to record the names of others blocked from voting in Ocoee.
Friends left shocked by woman's confession to murdering her 3 kids
Friends of a woman who confessed to killing her three children paint a rather different picture of Rachel henry. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
Friends of a woman who confessed to killing her three children paint a rather different picture of Rachel henry. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
Father arrested after teen daughter catches abuse on home security camera, police say
A father in Florida has been arrested for child and animal abuse after his 14-year-old daughter installed a home security system to catch him in the act.
A father in Florida has been arrested for child and animal abuse after his 14-year-old daughter installed a home security system to catch him in the act.
K-9 tracks down suspects accused of running down, injuring child in Lake County
Christian Ames Messick and Mariano Keano Taclay are facing charges.
Christian Ames Messick and Mariano Keano Taclay are facing charges.
Coronavirus: What to know about the mysterious illness
Health officials around the world are keeping an eye on the outbreak of a new pneumonia-like virus that has killed at least six people and sickened some 300 others since it was first reported in China at the end of 2019.
Health officials around the world are keeping an eye on the outbreak of a new pneumonia-like virus that has killed at least six people and sickened some 300 others since it was first reported in China at the end of 2019.
Report: Lucky's Market will close all but one location in Florida
The Sun-Sentinel reported that 20 Lucky’s Market locations will close this February except for one.
The Sun-Sentinel reported that 20 Lucky’s Market locations will close this February except for one.
Legislature tables bill to tax water bottled from Fla. springs
Gruters warned the bill as initially proposed “would be a massive tax increase on the public.”
Gruters warned the bill as initially proposed “would be a massive tax increase on the public.”
Sunscreen bill moves forward in Florida House
The issue centers on a decision by Key West to ban certain types of sunscreen because of concerns that two chemicals used in the products could damage coral reefs.
The issue centers on a decision by Key West to ban certain types of sunscreen because of concerns that two chemicals used in the products could damage coral reefs.
Search continues for man who went missing 20 years ago, police say
The man's mother is still hoping to find him, despite going missing just over 20 years ago.
The man's mother is still hoping to find him, despite going missing just over 20 years ago.
Florida man attempts to hide underwater from cops, gets arrested after coming up for air, police say
“Now we can only assume that Mr. Booth has seen one too many action movies and thought he could hide from the K9 teams," the Sheriff's Office said.
“Now we can only assume that Mr. Booth has seen one too many action movies and thought he could hide from the K9 teams," the Sheriff's Office said.
Forecast: Falling iguanas in South Florida
The National Weather Service usually sticks to atmospheric weather events, but the agency made a special exception and expanded forecasting criteria to include things falling from above.
The National Weather Service usually sticks to atmospheric weather events, but the agency made a special exception and expanded forecasting criteria to include things falling from above.
Florida operation targets attempted child sex offenders, 15 arrested, deputies say
Deputies said that the operation targeted online offenders who use the internet and technology to participate in sexual activity with someone they believe to be a minor.
Deputies said that the operation targeted online offenders who use the internet and technology to participate in sexual activity with someone they believe to be a minor.
Legislature tables bill to tax water bottled from Fla. springs
An effort to impose a 12.5-cent-per-gallon tax on water bottled from Florida’s springs was tabled Tuesday before facing the possibility of being defeated in a split Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.
An effort to impose a 12.5-cent-per-gallon tax on water bottled from Florida’s springs was tabled Tuesday before facing the possibility of being defeated in a split Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.
Domestic abusers could lose contact with pets if bill in Florida legislature passes
Victims of domestic violence could request that judges temporarily prevent abusers from having contact with pets, under a bill approved Tuesday by a House panel.
Victims of domestic violence could request that judges temporarily prevent abusers from having contact with pets, under a bill approved Tuesday by a House panel.
'Get your poison out': Deputies make 3 arrests at Florida drug house
Deputies said that undercover operations confirmed that narcotics were being sold at the home.
Deputies said that undercover operations confirmed that narcotics were being sold at the home.
Affidavit: Man fatally stabs Trump supporter boss, American flag found next to body
The affidavit also said that an American flag was found next to Knight's body.
The affidavit also said that an American flag was found next to Knight's body.
Manatees huddle for warmth at Blue Spring State Park
While the air is a cool 40 to 50 degrees, the water is much warmer at 72 degrees, which keeps those manatees warm.
While the air is a cool 40 to 50 degrees, the water is much warmer at 72 degrees, which keeps those manatees warm.
Cold weather shelter in DeLand opens Tuesday night, asking for donations
Freeze warnings and watches have been issued for several Florida counties.
Freeze warnings and watches have been issued for several Florida counties.
Father chokes coyote to death after it attacks young child in New Hampshire
Authorities said the father went into protection mode and suffocated the animal.
Authorities said the father went into protection mode and suffocated the animal.
Think it's cold now? Chilliest air of the season expected Tuesday night
Winds out of the northwest around 10mph, combined with very cold air, will cause wind chills between 25 and 35 degrees.
Winds out of the northwest around 10mph, combined with very cold air, will cause wind chills between 25 and 35 degrees.