Feds give $480M to Florida timber industry after hurricane

Governor Ron DeSantis says nearly half a billion dollars from the federal government will help Florida timber growers recover from the impacts of Hurricane Michael.

Florida drivers warned to watch out for skimmers at gas pumps

With the start of the summer travel season, state officials are telling people to watch out for skimmers at Florida’s gas pumps.

Missing 16-year-old from Orange County found dead

Luis Rivera, Sr., set to face an Orange County judge Saturday, is charged with helping dump 16-year-old Bruce Hagans Jr.'s body in a shallow grave in east Orange County.

Preparations underway for June 18 presidential visit to Orlando

Some 17,000 people are expected to fill Orlando's Amway Center to witness President Donald Trump launch his 2020 re-election run.

Uber to start helicopter service

Uber will start helicopter service in New York City, with a possibility to expand to other U.S. cities.

Feds seek to expand hunting at wildlife refuge

Federal officials have released a proposal for new or expanded hunting and fishing at 74 national wildlife refuges, including St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge outside Tallahassee.

Local governments, state square off on gun law

A Leon County circuit judge Friday heard arguments in a challenge by 33 cities and counties to a state law that imposes strict penalties if local officials regulate firearms.

Ethics panel signs off on Gillum settlement

TALLAHASSEE --- A state ethics panel Friday approved a $5,000 fine for former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum despite some concerns a settlement wasn’t tough enough or that he has claimed vindication in a probe into his actions while serving as Tallahassee mayor.

Corrections officer suffers gunshot wound at Orange County Sheriff's Office gun range

Orange County Fire Rescue officials say a corrections officer suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his thigh, while at the Orange County Sheriff's Office gun range on Friday.

VIDEO: 9-foot alligator sneaks into Florida homeowner's garage

It's alligator mating season and the big beasts are on the prowl, popping up in some of the most unexpected places.

Cell phone companies might soon block 'robo' calls

Billions of calls are coming into Americans’ phones that they don’t want to answer.  Robocalls are a big headache for a lot of people and it seems like they’re getting worse.

Trump signs disaster relief package

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed into law a $19.1 billion disaster-relief package that Florida officials have sought since Hurricane Michael pounded the Panhandle in October.

Ocala restaurant worker diagnosed with hepatitis A

The Marion County Health Department says a worker at the Zaxby’s Chicken restaurant on Highway 200 was contagious for hepatitis A, from May 13th to June 2nd.