Health providers get guidance on vaping injuries

With 1,299 reported cases of lung injuries associated with vaping and electronic cigarettes across the nation, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday announced interim guidelines for health-care providers treating people who have the conditions.

December arguments set on primary proposal

The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments Dec. 3 about whether it should sign off on a proposed constitutional amendment that would make major changes in the state’s primary-election system.

Pet turtles linked to salmonella outbreak across 13 states, CDC says

A salmonella outbreak that's sickened at least 21 people across 13 states is linked to pet turtles, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced this week.

First responders in Florida stop for a moment of silence to honor veteran killed in crash

A somber but touching moment was caught on camera Thursday as a group of first responders in Florida gathered for a moment of silence for a veteran who was killed in a car crash.

Organization sinks money into raising minimum wage

A political arm of the Southern Poverty Law Center contributed $250,000 last month to a ballot initiative aimed at gradually raising Florida's minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Protesters crash Donald Trump Jr. speech at UF

Donald Trump Jr. received a loud reception at the University of Florida on Thursday night, but not all of the "loud" was from cheering supporters.

Florida citrus growers expected to see production bump

Florida's struggling citrus industry is projected to see a 3.3 percent increase in production in the newly started growing season.

'Beauty and the Beast' lounge opens at Disney's Grand Floridian

The 'Enchanted Rose' lounge, which is inspired by Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast,' is now open at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. 

Florida begins arming teachers as large school districts rebuff controversial program

Teachers in seven Florida county school districts will soon be locked and loaded thanks to a state law enacted this month that provides schools with the option to allow teachers to carry concealed guns.

Florida deputies searching for man accused of raping 2-year-old girl

The Collier County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a man they say raped a 2-year-old girl, leaving her in critical condition.