Charter education fight heading to Supreme Court

Nine county school boards are going to the Florida Supreme Court in a battle about the constitutionality of a controversial 2017 law that sought to bolster charter schools.

Gainesville selects next city manager

The City of Gainesville on Friday announce the appointment of Lee Feldman to the position of Gainesville City Manager. 

Central Florida will no longer host migrant shelter for detained children

Central Florida is no longer being considered as a location for a permanent migrant shelter for children detained at the U.S. border.

Hillary Clinton calls Trump 'illegitimate president' and 'corrupt human tornado'

Former Secretary of State and presidential campaign rival Hillary Clinton blasted President Trump on Thursday, calling him "illegitimate" and a "corrupt human tornado."

Questions remains as Florida reports its first vaping death

Florida has reported its first vaping-related death, but Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking a wait-and-see approach about the possibility of banning vaping.

‘Long-term' recovery continues as Michael anniversary nears

With the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael approaching, local first responders received a $1.1 million grant from the state Thursday, the first distribution from a $25 million fund approved this spring by lawmakers as part of hurricane relief.

Florida's dry conditions pose wildfire threats

Pointing to dry conditions and high temperatures, the Florida Forest Service on Thursday warned about wildfire threats in the state.

Shark bites teen surfer in Florida twice

Surfers understand a shark bite is always a possibility.  In a weird way, it kind of becomes a badge of honor.

Questions remain as Florida reports first vaping death

Florida has reported its first vaping-related death, but Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking a wait-and-see approach about the possibility of banning vaping.

Deltona middle school student accused of threat

A Deltona middle school student was arrested for making a shooting threat Monday --  an incident authorities learned through a parent, according to an arrest report.

Governor DeSantis raises money to back President Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis, on behalf of the Republican Party of Florida, is raising money to back President Donald Trump amid an impeachment inquiry and allegations of trying to pressure Ukraine’s leader to help in the 2020 election.

Brevard Zoo caring for 39 sea turtles after habitat 'disrupted'

The Brevard Zoo's Sea Turtle Healing Center is caring for 39 green and loggerhead sea turtle "washbacks" that were pushed to shore from the ocean after their habitat was disrupted by heavy waves.