State leaders tout improved school grades
Florida education officials on Thursday touted the state’s annual school report card as a “monumental improvement,” with public schools earning more A and B grades and fewer C, D and F grades during the 2018-2019 school year.
Florida education officials on Thursday touted the state’s annual school report card as a “monumental improvement,” with public schools earning more A and B grades and fewer C, D and F grades during the 2018-2019 school year.
Hospitals eye new transplant programs
It’s been less than two weeks since Florida jettisoned some long-standing regulations for hospitals, but several facilities across the state are already gearing up to expand medically complex services, such as transplants.
It’s been less than two weeks since Florida jettisoned some long-standing regulations for hospitals, but several facilities across the state are already gearing up to expand medically complex services, such as transplants.
Elderly Orlando man missing, suffers from Alzheimer's, condition rapidly deteriorating
The Orlando Police Department says that 69-year-old Herbert L. McKinnon Jr. is missing from his residence on Vargas Street.
The Orlando Police Department says that 69-year-old Herbert L. McKinnon Jr. is missing from his residence on Vargas Street.
7-Eleven offers free slurpees on 7/11 and 7/12
It's that time of year again!
It's that time of year again!
City of Gainesville updates restrooms to be gender neutral
The City of Gainesville said that they will be updating its 23 single occupancy restrooms to make them gender neutral beginning next week.
The City of Gainesville said that they will be updating its 23 single occupancy restrooms to make them gender neutral beginning next week.
Georgia teen missing, deputies say he may be in Florida
A Georgia teen is missing and may be in Florida.
A Georgia teen is missing and may be in Florida.
2 suspect arrested in deadly home invasion in Marion County
Two suspects are dead, two are arrested and a homeowner is in the hospital after a home invasion in Summerfield.
Two suspects are dead, two are arrested and a homeowner is in the hospital after a home invasion in Summerfield.
'Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance' opening announced, most immersive and advanced attraction yet
Walt Disney World's most immersive and advanced attraction yet will open in December.
Walt Disney World's most immersive and advanced attraction yet will open in December.
Son of Cocoa mayor involved in drug organization, sheriff says
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has dismantled a major drug organization that included the arrest of the son of the mayor of Cocao.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has dismantled a major drug organization that included the arrest of the son of the mayor of Cocao.
Company to get $1.3 million for school safety tool
The Florida Department of Education will pay nearly $1.3 million to a company that will revise a tool used by all public schools to identify threats and vulnerabilities on campuses.
The Florida Department of Education will pay nearly $1.3 million to a company that will revise a tool used by all public schools to identify threats and vulnerabilities on campuses.
Man rescues dog from attacking alligator
An alligator attacked, without warning. Its victim was a 95-pound dog, just moments from death, until a dog-sitter brought the beat down to the beast.
An alligator attacked, without warning. Its victim was a 95-pound dog, just moments from death, until a dog-sitter brought the beat down to the beast.
3 ballot proposals dominate signature gathering
With backers trying to get a series of high-profile constitutional amendments on the 2020 ballot, three proposals are dominating the critical process of collecting petition signatures.
With backers trying to get a series of high-profile constitutional amendments on the 2020 ballot, three proposals are dominating the critical process of collecting petition signatures.
Deputy arrested in drug-planting probe
A former Jackson County deputy accused of planting drugs on motorists was arrested Wednesday, after being charged with racketeering, official misconduct, fabricating evidence, possession of a controlled substance and false imprisonment.
A former Jackson County deputy accused of planting drugs on motorists was arrested Wednesday, after being charged with racketeering, official misconduct, fabricating evidence, possession of a controlled substance and false imprisonment.
South Miami to challenge 'sanctuary cities' ban
The city of South Miami is preparing to fight a controversial new law aimed at banning so-called “sanctuary cities,” after commissioners unanimously agreed Tuesday to hire an attorney to handle the legal challenge.
The city of South Miami is preparing to fight a controversial new law aimed at banning so-called “sanctuary cities,” after commissioners unanimously agreed Tuesday to hire an attorney to handle the legal challenge.
DeSantis seeks to place Bethune in Statuary Hall
Gov. Ron DeSantis formally asked Wednesday that the statue of civil-rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune replace the likeness of a Confederate general as a representative of Florida in the U.S. Capitol.
Gov. Ron DeSantis formally asked Wednesday that the statue of civil-rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune replace the likeness of a Confederate general as a representative of Florida in the U.S. Capitol.
Florida fast food manager told to 'go back to Mexico' after he spoke to his employee in Spanish
Video of an exchange inside a Eustis Burger King is going viral.
Video of an exchange inside a Eustis Burger King is going viral.
Search continues for missing teenage girl, could be in Orange County
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for help from the public to locate a missing teenager.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for help from the public to locate a missing teenager.
Deputies: 3 dead after suspected murder-suicide in Deltona
Volusia County deputies are investigating an apparent double murder-suicide in Deltona.
Volusia County deputies are investigating an apparent double murder-suicide in Deltona.
Former University Of Florida football player says he was attacked for wearing a MAGA hat
A former University Of Florida football player says he was attacked for wearing his Make America Great Again hat on the Fourth of July.
A former University Of Florida football player says he was attacked for wearing his Make America Great Again hat on the Fourth of July.
Recall: Hot dog, hamburger buns sold at Walmart, Publix could contain plastic
Georgia-based food company Flowers Foods has issued a voluntary recall for hot dog and hamburger buns sold at several stores across the country like Walmart and Aldi.
Georgia-based food company Flowers Foods has issued a voluntary recall for hot dog and hamburger buns sold at several stores across the country like Walmart and Aldi.