DeSantis wants to boost teacher minimum pay
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to raise the minimum salary of Florida teachers to $47,500, a proposal that would cost hundreds of millions of dollars and likely will be a key issue during the upcoming 2020 legislative session.
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to raise the minimum salary of Florida teachers to $47,500, a proposal that would cost hundreds of millions of dollars and likely will be a key issue during the upcoming 2020 legislative session.
Hepatitis A cases top 2,700 this year
Florida had 62 newly reported cases of hepatitis A last week, bringing the total number of cases for the year to 2,738 as of Saturday, a state Department of Health report shows.
Florida had 62 newly reported cases of hepatitis A last week, bringing the total number of cases for the year to 2,738 as of Saturday, a state Department of Health report shows.
Second house bill filed on athlete compensation in Florida
A second House bill, this time from a Republican, has been filed to allow college student athletes in Florida to be able to cash in on their names and images.
A second House bill, this time from a Republican, has been filed to allow college student athletes in Florida to be able to cash in on their names and images.
Disney Skyliner closed while investigation into pile-up incident continues
Walt Disney World released a statement Sunday expressing “sincere apologies” for a malfunction on the new Disney Skyliner that left people stuck on the ride for more than three hours.
Walt Disney World released a statement Sunday expressing “sincere apologies” for a malfunction on the new Disney Skyliner that left people stuck on the ride for more than three hours.
Krispy Kreme debuts new Halloween-themed doughnuts
It’s the Monster Batch.
It’s the Monster Batch.
Florida woman leads police on hours-long chase through ceiling after allegedly trying to shoplift
A Florida woman wanted for allegedly shoplifting at a Big Lots store was arrested after trying to make her getaway through a less traditional route: the ceiling.
A Florida woman wanted for allegedly shoplifting at a Big Lots store was arrested after trying to make her getaway through a less traditional route: the ceiling.
'We're coming after you': 30 suspected drug dealers arrested during Florida's Operation Deal Breaker
About 30 suspected drug dealers in Volusia County are behind bars after a major drug sweep called 'Operation Deal Breaker.'
About 30 suspected drug dealers in Volusia County are behind bars after a major drug sweep called 'Operation Deal Breaker.'
Pediatric cancer survivor donates thousands of toys to hospital to celebrate birthday
A 5-year-old boy used his birthday wish to ask for thousands of toys that he could donate to a hospital that helped save him from cancer.
A 5-year-old boy used his birthday wish to ask for thousands of toys that he could donate to a hospital that helped save him from cancer.
Nighttime ice skating rink with bumper cars is coming to Central Florida
What do you get when you take already awesome bumper cars and put them on an ice rink?
What do you get when you take already awesome bumper cars and put them on an ice rink?
Florida man accidentally shoots, kills son-in-law amid birthday surprise
A Florida man who authorities said accidentally shot and killed the son-in-law who jumped out of a bush to surprise him for his birthday will not face criminal charges, police said Thursday.
A Florida man who authorities said accidentally shot and killed the son-in-law who jumped out of a bush to surprise him for his birthday will not face criminal charges, police said Thursday.
Trump Jr. scheduled appearance at University of Florida receives mixed response
The University of Florida has invited Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, his girlfriend and a senior adviser to President Donald Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign, to speak on campus next week.
The University of Florida has invited Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, his girlfriend and a senior adviser to President Donald Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign, to speak on campus next week.
Statewide $15 minimum wage petition nears signature goal
The petition drive to raise Florida’s minimum wage to $15 per hour is fast nearing its goal and a spot on the 2020 ballot.
The petition drive to raise Florida’s minimum wage to $15 per hour is fast nearing its goal and a spot on the 2020 ballot.
‘Best and Brightest' repeal proposed
The powerful chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee filed a proposal Friday that would repeal the state’s long-controversial “Best and Brightest” teacher bonus program.
The powerful chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee filed a proposal Friday that would repeal the state’s long-controversial “Best and Brightest” teacher bonus program.
Sheriff: Parents called Hillsborough deputies after finding 24 pipe bombs in daughter's room
A Wimauma woman was arrested early Friday morning after her parents found a "significant" amount of pipe bombs in her bedroom, the sheriff announced.
A Wimauma woman was arrested early Friday morning after her parents found a "significant" amount of pipe bombs in her bedroom, the sheriff announced.
Florida man accidentally shoots, kills son-in-law amid birthday surprise
A Florida man who authorities said accidentally shot and killed the son-in-law who jumped out of a bush to surprise him for his birthday will not face criminal charges, police said Thursday.
A Florida man who authorities said accidentally shot and killed the son-in-law who jumped out of a bush to surprise him for his birthday will not face criminal charges, police said Thursday.
WWE Performance Center: Superstars rise in Orlando
Most wrestling fans will never step foot inside the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, but FOX 13 was granted special access to the state-of-the-art training center so we could show you what it's like to train with the WWE superstars.
Most wrestling fans will never step foot inside the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, but FOX 13 was granted special access to the state-of-the-art training center so we could show you what it's like to train with the WWE superstars.
Brevard County murder suspect fighting to use 'stand your ground' defense
A Brevard County murder suspect is trying to use "stand your ground as a defense in his case.
A Brevard County murder suspect is trying to use "stand your ground as a defense in his case.
Team captures record-breaking 18-foot python in Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Python Action Team is celebrating a record catch for their group: an 18-foot, 4-inch long female python.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Python Action Team is celebrating a record catch for their group: an 18-foot, 4-inch long female python.
Former Florida officer, wife accused of stealing $300,000 from mother
A former Florida police sergeant and his wife are accused of stealing more than $300,000 from his mother, who was later evicted from her assisted living facility for failure to pay.
A former Florida police sergeant and his wife are accused of stealing more than $300,000 from his mother, who was later evicted from her assisted living facility for failure to pay.
Child reunited with mother after being found on doorstep at Orlando apartment complex
**Child has been reunited with his mother. Orlando police say the child's grandma saw the news and called the toddler's mother."
**Child has been reunited with his mother. Orlando police say the child's grandma saw the news and called the toddler's mother."