No conceal carry permit needed if Florida bill passes

A new bill filed for the 2020 state legislative session would end Florida’s conceal carry law as it stands and allow gun owners to carry without a permit.

Trump Jr. to appear at University of Florida

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.

‘Fetal heartbeat' bill filed for 2020 session

State Rep. Mike Hill, R-Pensacola, will make a renewed attempt during the 2020 legislative session to pass a “fetal heartbeat” bill that would dramatically limit abortions in Florida.

Backers say primary proposal should go on ballot

Squaring off against Attorney General Ashley Moody and the state Republican and Democratic parties, supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would overhaul Florida’s primary-elections system say it complies with legal requirements to go on the November 2020 ballot.

Bill would require dogs to stay outside at Florida restaurants

Most four-legged patrons of pet-friendly restaurants would have to remain outside, under a bill proposed this week by state Rep. Bruce Antone, D-Orlando.

Lobbying urged on changes to disabilities program

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration this week urged advocates for people with disabilities and care providers to start lobbying lawmakers to support a redesign of a key state program for thousands of Floridians with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Florida man finds snake stuck in his clothes dryer

A Winter Park man found a snake in his clothes dryer while attempting to fix it after it stopped working.

Clearwater aquarium saves baby manatee in Belize

A baby manatee that was stranded is being taken care of at a wildlife rehabilitation center in northern Belize after being rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Rescue Team.

Some Florida teachers can now carry firearms at school, campuses

Teachers in certain Florida school districts are now allowed to carry firearms on school grounds due to a controversial state law that came on the heels of a school massacre.

CDC: Vaping-related lung illnesses may be linked to THC products

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday described a possible link between the current outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries and the use of THC-containing vaping products.

Headless alligator found on side of road in Florida

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after an alligator without a head was found on the side of a road in Sarasota, Florida.

Orlando city employees to get $15-an-hour minimum wage

Mayor Buddy Dyer announced on Tuesday that nearly 300 full and part-time Orlando city employees will have their pay increased to a minimum of $15-an-hour.

Homeless man walks on to Volusia County school campus, sits in classroom

The Volusia County Schools superintendent is expected to address the public Wednesday morning after a homeless man was able to walk into a high school and sit down in a classroom.