Walgreen’s, CVS, Starbucks: These brands stay open on Christmas Day

Even though it’s Christmas, many stores and restaurants are staying open to meet your last-second shopping or food needs. While some major brands aren’t open today – including Target, Walmart and Best Buy – the following retailers may be just what you’re looking for.

3 dead, 4 children taken from home after double murder, suicide: Lakeland PD

Four children may be spending Christmas Eve in unfamiliar surroundings after police found them at the scene of an apparent double murder and suicide, according to Lakeland PD.

Cities, counties take aim at gun law

Attorneys for dozens of cities, counties and local officials filed a brief Monday urging the 1st District Court of Appeal to uphold a lower-court decision that found the law unconstitutional.

Ways to cope with 'holiday blues' this season

Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.

Surfing Santas hit Cocoa Beach

Santas surfed the waves in Cocoa Beach all morning and raised money for two charities by selling T-shirts.

SeaWorld Orlando ends 'One Ocean' killer-whale show, will add 'Orca Encounter'

SeaWorld Orlando's "One Ocean" show was developed after the 2010 death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau. It was the first show that did not include trainers in the water with the killer whales. "Orca Encounter" will kick off on Jan.1 at Shamu Stadium.

Deputies investigating 'suspicious death' in Flagler County

According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the area of Florida Ave. in Bunnell on Monday afternoon.

Cooler weather kicks off Christmas Eve in Central Florida

Christmas Eve in Central Florida is starting off noticeably cooler, with widespread 50s out the door.

Hepatitis A cases top 3,300 this year in Florida

With the end of the year nearing, the number of hepatitis A cases in 2019 has dwarfed the totals in past years as health officials have tried to combat an outbreak. By comparison, the state had 548 cases in 2018, 276 cases in 2017 and 122 cases in 2016.

Minimum wage to increase by 10 cents in 2020

The state’s minimum wage will increase from $8.46 to $8.56 an hour on Jan. 1, with a minimum wage of at least $5.54 an hour for tipped employees, according to the state Department of Economic Opportunity.