Proposed amendment to legalize recreational marijuana a step closer to 2020 ballot

Make it Legal Florida on Wednesday announced their effort to provide regulated access to recreational marijuana to adults 21 and older has officially reached the required 76,632 signatures to achieve a judicial review of their constitutional amendment language. 

Should you cover your cell phone camera? 

A bug on the Facebook app had cell phone cameras springing to life unprompted; bringing up questions of how secure those phone cameras are.

Pharmacists could get power to treat flu, strep

In an attempt to increase access to health care, a House panel on Wednesday approved a proposal that would authorize pharmacists to test patients for --- and treat --- the flu and strep throat. 

Christian school wins round over pre-game prayer

A federal appeals court Wednesday overturned the dismissal of a lawsuit about whether the Florida High School Athletic Association improperly prevented Christian schools from offering a prayer over the stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.

'Job growth' money goes to Orlando-Melbourne International Airport project

Dipping into the state’s Job Growth Grant Fund, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday awarded $3.9 million to Orlando Melbourne International Airport for water and sewer improvements needed to expand the facility.

Florida pharmacists could get power to treat flu, strep

In an attempt to increase access to health care, a Florida House panel on Wednesday approved a proposal that would authorize pharmacists to test patients for -- and treat -- the flu and strep throat. 

Plan could help military members gain college credits

Service members and veterans could use their military experience for course credits at Florida public universities, colleges and career centers under a proposal approved Wednesday by a Senate panel.

Florida bill adds teeth to fight against bear poaching

Poaching black bears out of season in Florida would carry stiffer penalties under a proposal unanimously approved by a House panel Wednesday.

Florida court says state should pay in citrus fight

In a legal battle that started in 2003, an appeals court Wednesday upheld a ruling that directed the state to pay more than $13.6 million to Lee County homeowners whose healthy citrus trees were cut down amid an effort to halt the spread of citrus-canker disease.

Port Canaveral officials give 2019 'State of the Port' address

Port Canaveral is a huge boost for Florida's tourism industry, generating nearly $4 billion and creating over 32,000 jobs.

Police: Security video released of suspected arsonist at Beefy King

A man is arrested following the fire at Orlando’s iconic Beefy King restaurant that forced the location to close for a few days.

Missing 78-year-old Clearwater man with dementia last seen in Missouri

Authorities say a missing 78-year-old man from Clearwater who has been diagnosed with dementia and a traumatic brain injury was last seen more than 1,000 miles away in Missouri.