Second vaping-related death reported in Florida
As of Dec. 3, there have been 48 vaping-related deaths confirmed in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
As of Dec. 3, there have been 48 vaping-related deaths confirmed in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Governor DeSantis wants to require civics exams for all high school seniors
DeSantis said he would direct Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran to require all high school students to take the test, but it will not be a graduation requirement.
DeSantis said he would direct Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran to require all high school students to take the test, but it will not be a graduation requirement.
Companies pour money into recreational pot drive
Two medical-marijuana companies last month continued pouring money into a ballot initiative aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida.
Two medical-marijuana companies last month continued pouring money into a ballot initiative aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida.
Yoho will not seek re-election to congressional seat
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, a Republican who has represented a chunk of North Florida since getting elected in 2012, announced Tuesday he will not seek another term next year.
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, a Republican who has represented a chunk of North Florida since getting elected in 2012, announced Tuesday he will not seek another term next year.
Central Florida company developing device to do blood tests in space
For years, astronauts have conducted blood tests on themselves while at the International Space Station but the samples must be shipped back to earth for full analysis. A new device would change that.
For years, astronauts have conducted blood tests on themselves while at the International Space Station but the samples must be shipped back to earth for full analysis. A new device would change that.
'No bear hunt': Protestors hang banner over I-4 against having another bear hunt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering another bear hunt. However, some protesters are making a statement by hanging banners over interstate traffic.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering another bear hunt. However, some protesters are making a statement by hanging banners over interstate traffic.
Mississippi hoping Baby Yoda can get drivers to put their kids in car seats
The force is strong … in Mississippi.
The force is strong … in Mississippi.
Manatee with bicycle tire stuck around body at Blue Spring State Park remains uncaptured, officials say
Sealife rescue groups are attempting to trap the manatee so the tire can be safely removed.
Sealife rescue groups are attempting to trap the manatee so the tire can be safely removed.
Lawmakers call for the exoneration of 4 men falsely accused of raping a woman in 1949
The Groveland Four are four men falsely accused of raping a woman in 1949.
The Groveland Four are four men falsely accused of raping a woman in 1949.
Navy: Flight training suspended for Saudi students
Flight training has been suspended for more than 300 Saudi Arabian students at three bases in Florida in the wake of the deadly shooting by a Saudi Air Force officer on Friday, the U.S. Navy said Tuesday.
Flight training has been suspended for more than 300 Saudi Arabian students at three bases in Florida in the wake of the deadly shooting by a Saudi Air Force officer on Friday, the U.S. Navy said Tuesday.
Florida woman wins $1 million from scratch-off ticket she bought at Publix
According to the Florida Lottery, Ursula Honderick bought the winning $1,000,000 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC scratch-off ticket on Monday from the Publix at 950 Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.
According to the Florida Lottery, Ursula Honderick bought the winning $1,000,000 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC scratch-off ticket on Monday from the Publix at 950 Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.
Florida police department pays off 26 layaway accounts at Walmart
The police department paid off $4,300 in layaway items.
The police department paid off $4,300 in layaway items.
Popeyes selling $120G Chicken Sandwich duct-taped to a canvas
The piece, officially named “The Sandwich,” is listed at $120,003.99 and is being described as “a mixed media work of art consisting of a toasted brioche bun, two pickles, fried chicken, mayo and duct tape over a canvas.”
The piece, officially named “The Sandwich,” is listed at $120,003.99 and is being described as “a mixed media work of art consisting of a toasted brioche bun, two pickles, fried chicken, mayo and duct tape over a canvas.”
Four great white sharks pinged off the coast of Florida
The sharks - Cabot, Sydney, Ironbound and Nova - all pinged on the radar within days of each other.
The sharks - Cabot, Sydney, Ironbound and Nova - all pinged on the radar within days of each other.
Florida girl, 12, posted 'death list' of student names to Snapchat, officials say
A 12-year-old Florida girl was arrested Friday, accused of making a list of fellow students she wanted to kill, posting it to Snapchat and warning others that they would not be safe on Monday, authorities said.
A 12-year-old Florida girl was arrested Friday, accused of making a list of fellow students she wanted to kill, posting it to Snapchat and warning others that they would not be safe on Monday, authorities said.
Florida teen jailed after allegedly stabbing boyfriend in hospital bed with surgical scissors: report
Authorities say the teen became “irate” when her boyfriend would not permit her see his phone, the Times reported.
Authorities say the teen became “irate” when her boyfriend would not permit her see his phone, the Times reported.
Central Florida to see near-record highs on Tuesday
After a cool start in the 60s, afternoon high temperatures in Central Florida will soar to the mid-80s on Tuesday.
After a cool start in the 60s, afternoon high temperatures in Central Florida will soar to the mid-80s on Tuesday.
Police: 'Holiday Crook' arrested for trying to steal woman's wheelchair
“Despite his reindeer slippers, this criminal was NOT spreading holiday cheer. He tried to steal a wheelchair right out from under a woman, but hero passengers on the light rail came to her rescue.”
“Despite his reindeer slippers, this criminal was NOT spreading holiday cheer. He tried to steal a wheelchair right out from under a woman, but hero passengers on the light rail came to her rescue.”
Senate panel backs 'Best and Brightest' repeal
A measure that would repeal an embattled bonus program for public-school teachers and principals --- and free up nearly $300 million --- was backed by a Senate education panel on Monday.
A measure that would repeal an embattled bonus program for public-school teachers and principals --- and free up nearly $300 million --- was backed by a Senate education panel on Monday.
Primary election overhaul gets ballot number
While waiting for a ruling from the Florida Supreme Court on the proposed ballot wording, backers of an initiative that would revamp the primary-election system have received approval from the Florida Department of State to take the issue to voters in November 2020.
While waiting for a ruling from the Florida Supreme Court on the proposed ballot wording, backers of an initiative that would revamp the primary-election system have received approval from the Florida Department of State to take the issue to voters in November 2020.