Moody, Democrats fight primary elections proposal
Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Florida Democratic Party filed briefs Tuesday arguing that the state Supreme Court should block a proposed constitutional amendment that would overhaul Florida’s primary-elections process.
Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Florida Democratic Party filed briefs Tuesday arguing that the state Supreme Court should block a proposed constitutional amendment that would overhaul Florida’s primary-elections process.
Police seek daycare worker accused of child abuse
Gainesville Police are searching for a daycare worker who is accused of abusing an eight-month-old child.
Gainesville Police are searching for a daycare worker who is accused of abusing an eight-month-old child.
'We are going to protect our children:' Internet predator sting operation yields 11 arrests
An internet predator sting operation has yielded 11 arrests in Central Florida.
An internet predator sting operation has yielded 11 arrests in Central Florida.
Florida Citrus Sports announces end of Orlando Citrus Parade
The Orlando Citrus Parade is no more.
The Orlando Citrus Parade is no more.
FDLE seeks money to help curb violent attacks
A project designed to detect “homegrown violent extremists and lone actors” before they attack is estimated to cost the Florida Department of Law Enforcement millions of dollars --- and agency officials want lawmakers to start paying for parts of it next year.
A project designed to detect “homegrown violent extremists and lone actors” before they attack is estimated to cost the Florida Department of Law Enforcement millions of dollars --- and agency officials want lawmakers to start paying for parts of it next year.
Hepatitis A outbreak adds 65 cases in Florida
Florida had 65 newly reported hepatitis A cases last week, bringing the total number of cases this year to 2,675 as of Saturday.
Florida had 65 newly reported hepatitis A cases last week, bringing the total number of cases this year to 2,675 as of Saturday.
Florida man charges thousands of dollars to elderly neighbor's credit card while on vacation
A Florida man has been arrested for charging thousands of dollars to his elderly neighbor's credit card while he was on vacation.
A Florida man has been arrested for charging thousands of dollars to his elderly neighbor's credit card while he was on vacation.
United States Honor Flag delivered to FHP for fallen Trooper Tracy Vickers
The United States Honor Flag has arrived in Orlando for fallen State Trooper Tracy Vickers.
The United States Honor Flag has arrived in Orlando for fallen State Trooper Tracy Vickers.
Pit bull dies after protecting young children from snake bite
The Richardson family said goodbye to their hero this week.
The Richardson family said goodbye to their hero this week.
Florida boy goes on dream Disney vacation after using his money to feed hurricane evacuees
A Florida boy who used his vacation money to feed Hurricane Dorian evacuees got to go on a VIP getaway to Walt Disney World over the weekend.
A Florida boy who used his vacation money to feed Hurricane Dorian evacuees got to go on a VIP getaway to Walt Disney World over the weekend.
Florida teen dies while protecting his 5-year-old sister from home intruder
A Florida teen died while protecting his five-year-old sister from a home invader, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office reported.
A Florida teen died while protecting his five-year-old sister from a home invader, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office reported.
Walt Disney World opened on this day in 1971
Walt Disney World opened for the public on October 1st, 1971.
Walt Disney World opened for the public on October 1st, 1971.
Orlando releases air potato leaf beetles to manage invasive weed
The City of Orlando is seeing success after releasing air potato leaf beetles to manage an invasive weed.
The City of Orlando is seeing success after releasing air potato leaf beetles to manage an invasive weed.
'Racing Legends Parade' beach parade at risk
An annual parade along Ponce Inlet might not happen this year, because the county has not decided whether to issue a permit.
An annual parade along Ponce Inlet might not happen this year, because the county has not decided whether to issue a permit.
UF lab using high-tech tools to study and better understand hurricanes
The University of Florida using new technology to help make you safer during a storm.
The University of Florida using new technology to help make you safer during a storm.
Lawmakers seek money for local projects
Lawmakers are already seeking about $120 million for projects and programs in their local communities, while the latest state revenue estimates have spurred the House budget leader to urge “restraint” as the 2020 legislative session nears.
Lawmakers are already seeking about $120 million for projects and programs in their local communities, while the latest state revenue estimates have spurred the House budget leader to urge “restraint” as the 2020 legislative session nears.
Prison heads pitch retention pay, shift reductions
Two months after Gov. Ron DeSantis allowed 18-year-olds to work as correctional officers in an effort to alleviate worker shortages, prison officials continue to wrangle over how to fix “critically low” staffing levels at state facilities.
Two months after Gov. Ron DeSantis allowed 18-year-olds to work as correctional officers in an effort to alleviate worker shortages, prison officials continue to wrangle over how to fix “critically low” staffing levels at state facilities.
McGhee wants compensation for student-athletes
House Minority Leader Kionne McGhee wants college student-athletes in Florida to be able to cash in on their names and images, similar to a measure that California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Monday.
House Minority Leader Kionne McGhee wants college student-athletes in Florida to be able to cash in on their names and images, similar to a measure that California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Monday.
Report calls for changes in disabilities program
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration on Monday recommended the state keep intact a Medicaid “waiver” program for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities but called for a redesign of how the so-called iBudget program works, including capping amounts people could spend annually on services designed to keep them at home.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration on Monday recommended the state keep intact a Medicaid “waiver” program for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities but called for a redesign of how the so-called iBudget program works, including capping amounts people could spend annually on services designed to keep them at home.
Bill would require drivers to put down phones
An author of a new law that toughened the state’s texting-while-driving ban wants to require motorists to go fully “hands-free” if they are using wireless phones.
An author of a new law that toughened the state’s texting-while-driving ban wants to require motorists to go fully “hands-free” if they are using wireless phones.