Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday
Attention parents: summer vacation for the kiddos is almost over and you're getting a break. A sales tax break, that is.
Attention parents: summer vacation for the kiddos is almost over and you're getting a break. A sales tax break, that is.
Amber Alert canceled after missing West Virginia found in Texas
UPDATE: Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert issued for a missing West Virginia girl.
UPDATE: Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert issued for a missing West Virginia girl.
Authorities say woman tossed dog over fence
It's a disturbing case of alleged animal cruelty, leaving deputies and animal control officers in disbelief.
It's a disturbing case of alleged animal cruelty, leaving deputies and animal control officers in disbelief.
Universal Orlando Resort announces 'Epic Universe' theme park
Universal Orlando Resort announced that a new theme park is coming to Orlando.
Universal Orlando Resort announced that a new theme park is coming to Orlando.
DeSantis: State not involved in search for child immigrant facility
With Central Florida on the list of potential sites, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state doesn’t have much of a role in the federal government’s search for a shelter to hold unaccompanied migrant children.
With Central Florida on the list of potential sites, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state doesn’t have much of a role in the federal government’s search for a shelter to hold unaccompanied migrant children.
Distant tropical depression "likely" this weekend
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is reporting that a distant tropical wave will likely become a tropical depression over the weekend.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is reporting that a distant tropical wave will likely become a tropical depression over the weekend.
Central Florida bus drivers gearing up to head back to school
It is called "pre-tripping," checking the emergency exits, lights, and signs on the school bus.
It is called "pre-tripping," checking the emergency exits, lights, and signs on the school bus.
FPL, AT&T battle over utility poles
In a clash of two of the state’s most-prominent companies, Florida Power & Light and AT&T Florida are battling in court and at the Federal Communications Commission about payments for the use of utility poles.
In a clash of two of the state’s most-prominent companies, Florida Power & Light and AT&T Florida are battling in court and at the Federal Communications Commission about payments for the use of utility poles.
Tropical system could become our next named storm 'Chantal'
Forecasters are keeping an eye on two areas of potential tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean.
Forecasters are keeping an eye on two areas of potential tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean.
Jury finds Amato guilty in murders of parents, brother
A jury has found Grant Amato guilty of three counts of first-degree premeditated murder in the shooting deaths of his parents and brother.
A jury has found Grant Amato guilty of three counts of first-degree premeditated murder in the shooting deaths of his parents and brother.
State appeals ruling on local gun regulations
Florida will appeal a circuit judge’s ruling that struck down a state law threatening tough penalties for local officials and governments that approve gun regulations.
Florida will appeal a circuit judge’s ruling that struck down a state law threatening tough penalties for local officials and governments that approve gun regulations.
Hurricane insured losses hit $6.9 billion
With nearly 14 percent of claims still unresolved, estimated insured losses from last year’s Hurricane Michael have topped $6.9 billion, according to newly posted figures by the state Office of Insurance Regulation.
With nearly 14 percent of claims still unresolved, estimated insured losses from last year’s Hurricane Michael have topped $6.9 billion, according to newly posted figures by the state Office of Insurance Regulation.
Flags lowered to honor death of former U.S. Senator Dick Stone
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor former U.S. Sen. Dick Stone, who died Sunday at age 90.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor former U.S. Sen. Dick Stone, who died Sunday at age 90.
Distant tropical wave may become season's next storm
Forecasters are watching two areas of potential tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean.
Forecasters are watching two areas of potential tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean.
Search underway for missing Florida woman with dementia
Police are searching for a missing Florida woman with dementia.
Police are searching for a missing Florida woman with dementia.
Use of force in Markeith Loyd arrest justified, says state attorney
The use of force by authorities used when double murder suspect Markeith Loyd was arrested in 2017 has been deemed justified, according to the state attorney's office.
The use of force by authorities used when double murder suspect Markeith Loyd was arrested in 2017 has been deemed justified, according to the state attorney's office.
Adorable photos of rescue puppy born with fur mustache go viral
A puppy who appears to have born with a handlebar mustache made of fur is looking for her forever home.
A puppy who appears to have born with a handlebar mustache made of fur is looking for her forever home.
The heat is on: Triple digit temperatures across Central Florida on Wednesday
After a week of somewhat cooler summer temperatures, Central Florida will get a big warm up on Wednesday when triple digit temperatures return.
After a week of somewhat cooler summer temperatures, Central Florida will get a big warm up on Wednesday when triple digit temperatures return.
Florida prison population to remain above 95,000
Amid widespread talk about revamping criminal sentencing, Florida’s prison population is expected to remain above 95,000 inmates in the coming years, according to new estimates released by state analysts.
Amid widespread talk about revamping criminal sentencing, Florida’s prison population is expected to remain above 95,000 inmates in the coming years, according to new estimates released by state analysts.
Florida beekeeper says someone is poisoning his honey bees, 7 million possibly dead
A beekeeper near DeLand believes that someone is poisoning his honey bees after finding dead bees all over his property, the Daytona Beach News-Journal reported.
A beekeeper near DeLand believes that someone is poisoning his honey bees after finding dead bees all over his property, the Daytona Beach News-Journal reported.