Regulator urges resolving Michael claims
With more than 21,000 insurance claims still outstanding from Hurricane Michael in Northwest Florida, the state insurance commissioner is pressing companies to work with property owners to close claims.
With more than 21,000 insurance claims still outstanding from Hurricane Michael in Northwest Florida, the state insurance commissioner is pressing companies to work with property owners to close claims.
Tlaib calls for $20-an-hour minimum wage: 'I can't allow people to be living off tips'
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., called for a federal minimum wage of $20 per hour at an event in Detroit on Sunday night, prompting mockery from conservatives and threatening to force mainline Democrats in the 2020 presidential race to address the issue in upcoming debates.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., called for a federal minimum wage of $20 per hour at an event in Detroit on Sunday night, prompting mockery from conservatives and threatening to force mainline Democrats in the 2020 presidential race to address the issue in upcoming debates.
OneBlood experiencing 'critical' blood shortage
OneBlood is pleading with the public for blood donations due to a critical shortage.
OneBlood is pleading with the public for blood donations due to a critical shortage.
Deputies searching for missing and endangered 13-year-old girl
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help finding a 13-year-old girl.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help finding a 13-year-old girl.
Tickets, warnings slow to start on texting and driving law
It’s only been in effect for going on four weeks, but some of the early numbers on Florida’s new texting and driving law show a bit of a slow start.
It’s only been in effect for going on four weeks, but some of the early numbers on Florida’s new texting and driving law show a bit of a slow start.
Power plant project gets state go-ahead
Over the objections of environmentalists pushing for alternative energy sources, Gov. Ron DeSantis and two Cabinet members on Thursday approved a Tampa Electric Co. power-plant project in Hillsborough County.
Over the objections of environmentalists pushing for alternative energy sources, Gov. Ron DeSantis and two Cabinet members on Thursday approved a Tampa Electric Co. power-plant project in Hillsborough County.
70-year-old pedestrian hit, killed trying to walk across Interstate 4 lanes
A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday morning while trying to cross lanes of Interstate 4 in Seminole County.
A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday morning while trying to cross lanes of Interstate 4 in Seminole County.
State-of-the-art World Equestrian Center coming to Central Florida
One of the most advanced, state-of-the-art sporting venues in North America is being built on 4-thousand acres in Marion County.
One of the most advanced, state-of-the-art sporting venues in North America is being built on 4-thousand acres in Marion County.
SpaceX launches rocket, Dragon capsule, carrying supplies to the space station
A space capsule carrying a 3D printer to make human tissue and about 5,000 pounds of other experiments and supplies is on its way to the International Space Station after a thunderous SpaceX launch.
A space capsule carrying a 3D printer to make human tissue and about 5,000 pounds of other experiments and supplies is on its way to the International Space Station after a thunderous SpaceX launch.
DeSantis, cabinet fire top financial regulator
Florida’s top financial regulator was fired Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Cabinet members, after a controversy sparked by an employee lodging a sexual harassment complaint.
Florida’s top financial regulator was fired Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Cabinet members, after a controversy sparked by an employee lodging a sexual harassment complaint.
Three arrested on drug charges just hours after winning $20,000 in Florida lottery
Two residents of Deltona struck it rich in the lottery on Tuesday, but just hours later, they were behind bars.
Two residents of Deltona struck it rich in the lottery on Tuesday, but just hours later, they were behind bars.
'Killer Klowns from Outer Space' house coming to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights
A haunted house based on 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space' is coming to this year's Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Orlando.
A haunted house based on 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space' is coming to this year's Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Orlando.
Ex-judge faces suspension from practicing law
After being removed from the bench last year by the state Supreme Court, a former Northeast Florida circuit judge could face a three-month suspension from practicing law.
After being removed from the bench last year by the state Supreme Court, a former Northeast Florida circuit judge could face a three-month suspension from practicing law.
Launch of SpaceX's Dragon capsule scrubbed due to weather
SpaceX scrubbed the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday evening, due to weather conditions.
SpaceX scrubbed the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday evening, due to weather conditions.
State wants new hearing in major pot case
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is asking an appellate court to revisit a decision that Florida officials argue injected “confusion and uncertainty” into the state’s medical marijuana industry.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is asking an appellate court to revisit a decision that Florida officials argue injected “confusion and uncertainty” into the state’s medical marijuana industry.
3 guards charged in inmate beating after leaked video
Three Florida prison guards at the Lake Correctional Institution are facing charges after a video taken by an inmate using a smuggled cellphone shows several guards beating an inmate.
Three Florida prison guards at the Lake Correctional Institution are facing charges after a video taken by an inmate using a smuggled cellphone shows several guards beating an inmate.
Cruise line can face lawsuit over sexual assault
A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that a lawsuit can move forward against Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., over allegations that a teenage ship passenger was plied with alcohol and then gang raped in a cabin.
A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that a lawsuit can move forward against Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., over allegations that a teenage ship passenger was plied with alcohol and then gang raped in a cabin.
Mother speaks after arrest made in deadly crash that left toddler dead
Altamonte Springs police officers arrested the woman accused of crashing into a family riding their bicycles, killing a baby girl and critically injuring her parents. Almost two months later, her mother is speaking out about their pain.
Altamonte Springs police officers arrested the woman accused of crashing into a family riding their bicycles, killing a baby girl and critically injuring her parents. Almost two months later, her mother is speaking out about their pain.
Fast charging stations coming to every service plaza on the Florida Turnpike
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced dozens of new electric vehicle level 3 and Tesla fast charging stations will be built at every service plaza on Florida’s Turnpike.
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced dozens of new electric vehicle level 3 and Tesla fast charging stations will be built at every service plaza on Florida’s Turnpike.
State to track districts with 'guardian' teachers
More than two months after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an expansion of the controversial school “guardian” program, state officials have not tracked how many school districts will allow classroom teachers to be armed. But that will change.
More than two months after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an expansion of the controversial school “guardian” program, state officials have not tracked how many school districts will allow classroom teachers to be armed. But that will change.