Expanded role for nurses gets support in Florida House

The Florida Legislature in recent years has expanded the “scope” of practice for advanced practice registered nurses. In 2016, lawmakers authorized advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe controlled substances.

Full lineup announced for Daytona’s 'Welcome to Rockville' music fest

The three-day festival is set for May 8-10 with Metallica headlining the event on both Friday and Sunday night with two different sets

First transitional homeless shelter to open in East Volusia County

First Step Shelter Inc. is meant for single men and women looking to get their lives back on track and move into affordable housing.

WATCH: Stranded manatee rescued from Florida beach

The manatee, estimated to weigh 450 to 500 pounds, was lifted onto a rescue stretcher and transported to SeaWorld.

Gary Sinise helps families of fallen military heroes find comfort and joy at Walt Disney World

The Gary Sinise Foundation hosted the 14th annual Snowball Express event, a five-day, all expenses paid retreat for more than 1,700 family members of our fallen military heroes.

NAS Pensacola shooting leads Navy instructor pilots to tell top brass: 'Arm us'

“It’s so stupid that on a military base, the shooter was allowed to roam free for so long,” according to one instructor pilot. “In a gun fight, that’s an eternity.”

New Florida bill would allow people to set off fireworks without pretense of 'frightening birds'

Under Florida law, people can can buy the explosive devices if they sign a waiver saying they will use the fireworks for certain agricultural purposes, specifically for “frightening birds from agricultural work and fish hatcheries.”