Groups challenge state over felons rights' law
Shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an omnibus elections bill Friday, a coalition of voting-rights and civil-rights groups announced they had filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state's plan for carrying out a consitutional amendment designed to restore felons' voting rights.
Shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an omnibus elections bill Friday, a coalition of voting-rights and civil-rights groups announced they had filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state's plan for carrying out a consitutional amendment designed to restore felons' voting rights.
Tech-up before texting and driving law takes hold
On July 1, Florida’s new texting and driving law takes effect on all roads.
On July 1, Florida’s new texting and driving law takes effect on all roads.
Federally-protected sea turtle found dead with spear through its head
An investigation has been launched after a federally protected sea turtle was found dead on Friday.
An investigation has been launched after a federally protected sea turtle was found dead on Friday.
2 injured in plane crash at Leesburg International Airport
The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a plane crash Friday morning.
The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a plane crash Friday morning.
From budget to vaping, new laws take effect Monday
Florida’s record $90.98 billion spending plan for next fiscal year and more than 100 new laws will hit the books Monday.
Florida’s record $90.98 billion spending plan for next fiscal year and more than 100 new laws will hit the books Monday.
1 person dead after fire tears through travel trailer in Port Orange
The Florida Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after one person died in a small trailer fire in Port Orange.
The Florida Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after one person died in a small trailer fire in Port Orange.
Police: Man tries to rob woman at North Port ATM, gets shot by her boyfriend
A would-be robber who was trying to steal from a woman at an ATM in Florida was stopped in his tracks after the victim's boyfriend shot him.
A would-be robber who was trying to steal from a woman at an ATM in Florida was stopped in his tracks after the victim's boyfriend shot him.
15-year-old Florida girl in coma after sexual assault at party, police say
A 15-year-old girl in South Florida is in a coma after police said she was sexually assaulted at a party and given drugs.
A 15-year-old girl in South Florida is in a coma after police said she was sexually assaulted at a party and given drugs.
Ribbon-cutting held for The Daytona boutique hotel
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday for a new hotel in Daytona Beach, which pays homage to area's rich stock car racing history.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday for a new hotel in Daytona Beach, which pays homage to area's rich stock car racing history.
Cross ruling cited in football prayer battle in Tampa
A week after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a large cross can remain on public land in Maryland, the decision is being cited in a legal battle about whether a Tampa Christian school should have been allowed to offer a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a high-school football championship game.
A week after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a large cross can remain on public land in Maryland, the decision is being cited in a legal battle about whether a Tampa Christian school should have been allowed to offer a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a high-school football championship game.
Disabled veteran receives home makeover
Home Depot employees stepped out of the store and into the home Thursday to help a disable veteran with a home makeover.
Home Depot employees stepped out of the store and into the home Thursday to help a disable veteran with a home makeover.
New law backs underground power lines
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that could lead to more underground power lines in hurricane-vulnerable Florida and vetoed two measures that would have imposed health care-related fees.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that could lead to more underground power lines in hurricane-vulnerable Florida and vetoed two measures that would have imposed health care-related fees.
DeSantis hoping to land jobs via the launch pad
Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking beyond military benefits as he continues to pitch Florida to house the command headquarters of President Donald Trump’s proposed Space Force military branch.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking beyond military benefits as he continues to pitch Florida to house the command headquarters of President Donald Trump’s proposed Space Force military branch.
Cross ruling cited in football prayer battle
A week after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a large cross can remain on public land in Maryland, the decision is being cited in a legal battle about whether a Tampa Christian school should have been allowed to offer a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a high-school football championship game.
A week after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a large cross can remain on public land in Maryland, the decision is being cited in a legal battle about whether a Tampa Christian school should have been allowed to offer a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a high-school football championship game.
Embry-Riddle team develops drone hijacking technology to secure critical airspace
A drone buzzing where it shouldn’t be? The solution may soon be to hijack the device.
A drone buzzing where it shouldn’t be? The solution may soon be to hijack the device.
State seeks death for man accused of killing baby
A man accused of killing his own baby will face the death penalty.
A man accused of killing his own baby will face the death penalty.
New texting and driving law goes into effect July 1
It's official: Starting July 1, law enforcement will be able to pull Florida drivers over and ticket them for only texting.
It's official: Starting July 1, law enforcement will be able to pull Florida drivers over and ticket them for only texting.
Universal Orlando Resort's most affordable hotel yet officially opens
Universal's Endless Summer Resort -- Surfside Inn and Suites is now open.
Universal's Endless Summer Resort -- Surfside Inn and Suites is now open.
Final bills from 2019 session go to Governor DeSantis
The last of the 194 bills approved by the House and Senate this year landed on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Wednesday.
The last of the 194 bills approved by the House and Senate this year landed on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Wednesday.
E-cigarettes to be banned at most indoor workplaces starting July 1
Starting July 1, workers will have to resist the urge to pull out an e-cigarette in most workplaces.
Starting July 1, workers will have to resist the urge to pull out an e-cigarette in most workplaces.