Bank of America accelerates timeline for $20 minimum wage
Bank of America on Monday pledged to raise its minimum wage to $20 per hour more than a year ahead of schedule.
Bank of America on Monday pledged to raise its minimum wage to $20 per hour more than a year ahead of schedule.
Buddy Dyer secures fifth term as Orlando mayor in landslide victory
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has cruised to another victory after defeating his challengers District 6 Councilman Sam Ings and non-profit consultant Aretha Simons.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has cruised to another victory after defeating his challengers District 6 Councilman Sam Ings and non-profit consultant Aretha Simons.
Proposed bill filed to make Bible courses a requirement in Florida public schools
A Senate Republican filed a proposal Monday that would require high schools to offer elective courses in the study of the Bible and religion.
A Senate Republican filed a proposal Monday that would require high schools to offer elective courses in the study of the Bible and religion.
Hepatitis A outbreak nears 3,000 cases
Florida had 62 hepatitis A cases reported last week, bringing the total number of cases this year to 2,970, as of Saturday.
Florida had 62 hepatitis A cases reported last week, bringing the total number of cases this year to 2,970, as of Saturday.
Gun rights groups, moody target assault weapons ban
The National Rifle Association condemned a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to do away with assault weapons in Florida as a “classic example of impermissible political rhetoric” designed to inflame voters’ emotions.
The National Rifle Association condemned a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to do away with assault weapons in Florida as a “classic example of impermissible political rhetoric” designed to inflame voters’ emotions.
Lawmakers take aim at sunscreen ban
In light of Key West banning the sale of sunscreens that contain chemicals believed to harm coral reefs, Florida lawmakers are fast-tracking proposals that would undo the local regulation.
In light of Key West banning the sale of sunscreens that contain chemicals believed to harm coral reefs, Florida lawmakers are fast-tracking proposals that would undo the local regulation.
Funding fight begins for Florida Forever
A proposal to designate $100 million a year of voter-approved money to the Florida Forever conservation program began moving through Senate committees Monday.
A proposal to designate $100 million a year of voter-approved money to the Florida Forever conservation program began moving through Senate committees Monday.
Georgia mom rallies to help newborn born with rare breathing syndrome
A Hart County, Georgia, mom is battling to help her newborn son, who was born with a rare syndrome that causes him to stop breathing when he sleeps.
A Hart County, Georgia, mom is battling to help her newborn son, who was born with a rare syndrome that causes him to stop breathing when he sleeps.
Brother-in-law of Nicole Montalvo arrested on charges of child porn
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says the brother-in-law of Nicole Montalvo was arrested on eight counts of possession of child pornography.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says the brother-in-law of Nicole Montalvo was arrested on eight counts of possession of child pornography.
Estranged mother-in-law of murdered St. Cloud mom Nicole Montalvo arrested
Wanda Rivera, 59, has been arrested for tampering with evidence and proving false statements to investigators when questioned.
Wanda Rivera, 59, has been arrested for tampering with evidence and proving false statements to investigators when questioned.
5 dogs found at Florida home in 'appalling' conditions, stuffed in small cages and without food or water
The dogs were stuffed into small kennels and had no food or drink bowls.
The dogs were stuffed into small kennels and had no food or drink bowls.
Recall: More than 100 vegetable products sold in US, Canada recalled over listeria risk
More than 100 vegetable products sold in the United States and Canada were recalled over the potential risk of listeria contamination, according an announcement Sunday.
More than 100 vegetable products sold in the United States and Canada were recalled over the potential risk of listeria contamination, according an announcement Sunday.
Florida deputy, nonprofit surprise boy fighting cancer with Disney World trip
A Florida boy battling cancer got a nice surprise on Friday after a deputy sergeant, who learned about the seven-year-old’s diagnosis, started a fundraising effort to send the boy and his family to Disney World.
A Florida boy battling cancer got a nice surprise on Friday after a deputy sergeant, who learned about the seven-year-old’s diagnosis, started a fundraising effort to send the boy and his family to Disney World.
Police searching for suspects behind string of burglaries in DeLand
The suspects have still not been found.
The suspects have still not been found.
'30 Years of Fear:' Universal Orlando Resort announces dates for 2020 Halloween Horror Nights event
2020 will be the 30th year of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort.
2020 will be the 30th year of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort.
Public encouraged to attend funeral of Florida Army veteran who had no living relatives
No living relatives, emergency contacts, or next of kin that could be located.
No living relatives, emergency contacts, or next of kin that could be located.
Penalty phase hearing for convicted cop killer scheduled for Monday
Miller was found guilty of gunning down and killing two Kissimmee police officers in August 2017.
Miller was found guilty of gunning down and killing two Kissimmee police officers in August 2017.
Deputies: Man kidnapped from Orange County apartment, wife robbed at gunpoint
The man was kidnapped from his apartment in Orange County.
The man was kidnapped from his apartment in Orange County.
Armed and dangerous murder suspect turns himself in
The man is considered to be armed and dangerous.
The man is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Florida man charged with raping woman, admits to killing two in Mexico, police say
The man, who one victim says has a crack and alcohol addiction, was charged with raping a woman and later admitted to killing a man and woman in Mexico.
The man, who one victim says has a crack and alcohol addiction, was charged with raping a woman and later admitted to killing a man and woman in Mexico.