Disaster relief bill blocked a third time
For the third time, a lone congressional Republican on Thursday blocked a federal disaster-relief package that has been long-awaited by Florida officials and residents of the hurricane-ravaged Panhandle.
For the third time, a lone congressional Republican on Thursday blocked a federal disaster-relief package that has been long-awaited by Florida officials and residents of the hurricane-ravaged Panhandle.
States largest medical marijuana dispensary coming to Daytona Beach
A now empty, rundown, old furniture store is about to become a superstore for medical marijuana -- it will be the largest dispensary in the state. City officials say, with the growth of the industry, this is just another business in their eyes.
A now empty, rundown, old furniture store is about to become a superstore for medical marijuana -- it will be the largest dispensary in the state. City officials say, with the growth of the industry, this is just another business in their eyes.
Mumps outbreak near University of Florida
The Alachua County Health Department is warning of an unusual outbreak of the mumps. Department spokesperson Paul Myers said 12 cases of the illness have been reported to their office.
The Alachua County Health Department is warning of an unusual outbreak of the mumps. Department spokesperson Paul Myers said 12 cases of the illness have been reported to their office.
AirBnB removed from state sanctions list
Airbnb has been removed from the state’s list of “scrutinized” companies.
Airbnb has been removed from the state’s list of “scrutinized” companies.
New 689 area code starts June 4 in areas of central Florida
With the 407 area code running out of numbers, a new 689 area code will begin Tuesday in parts of Central Florida.
With the 407 area code running out of numbers, a new 689 area code will begin Tuesday in parts of Central Florida.
Teachers get discounts at Disney World hotels this summer
Disney has a pretty sweet deal for teachers when school's out this summer!
Disney has a pretty sweet deal for teachers when school's out this summer!
Target recalls USB charging cables, fire and shock hazards could cause burns
Target is recalling about 90,000 USB charging cables sold at their stores nationwide.
Target is recalling about 90,000 USB charging cables sold at their stores nationwide.
Florida teacher allegedly writes ‘WTF is this?' on student's homework
A Florida high school teacher raised eyebrows this week after allegedly writing “WTF is this?” on a student’s homework.
A Florida high school teacher raised eyebrows this week after allegedly writing “WTF is this?” on a student’s homework.
Attorney General warns of revamped phone scam
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is warning consumers about scammers trying to trick people into giving up their Social Security numbers.
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is warning consumers about scammers trying to trick people into giving up their Social Security numbers.
Governor DeSantis hauls in campaign contributions
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political committee reeled in more than $430,000 from more than 30 different contributors, including Disney and ABC Liquor, in the first three weeks of May, according to information posted on the Friends of Ron DeSantis political committee's website.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political committee reeled in more than $430,000 from more than 30 different contributors, including Disney and ABC Liquor, in the first three weeks of May, according to information posted on the Friends of Ron DeSantis political committee's website.
In Israel, Governor DeSantis signs bill to curb anti-semitism
Flanked by Florida elected officials in Israel, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday ceremonially signed a measure that prohibits anti-Semitic speech in the state’s public schools and universities.
Flanked by Florida elected officials in Israel, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday ceremonially signed a measure that prohibits anti-Semitic speech in the state’s public schools and universities.
4 of 5 stolen puppies recovered, 2 arrested
Authorities in Volusia County say four of five puppies that were stolen from an Ormond Beach home on Sunday have been recovered, and two men have been arrested in the case.
Authorities in Volusia County say four of five puppies that were stolen from an Ormond Beach home on Sunday have been recovered, and two men have been arrested in the case.
8-foot alligator found in hallway of Florida elementary school
An elementary school in Manatee County had a new student with four legs and a tail show up on campus this week.
An elementary school in Manatee County had a new student with four legs and a tail show up on campus this week.
4 black and white ruffled lemurs born at Florida zoo
A Florida zoo is welcoming the birth of four critically endangered black and white ruffled lemurs.
A Florida zoo is welcoming the birth of four critically endangered black and white ruffled lemurs.
Crews battling massive brush fire in Marion County
If you walk outside and the smell of smoke is in the air, this is probably why.
If you walk outside and the smell of smoke is in the air, this is probably why.
Pet cat shot and killed in Ocoee
Ocoee Police are trying to find out who shot and killed a neighborhood cat that was loved by many.
Ocoee Police are trying to find out who shot and killed a neighborhood cat that was loved by many.
Brush fires break out in Ocala National Forest
Firefighters from multiple agencies battled two large brush fires in the Ocala National Forest, one of which briefly posed a possible threat to a residential area near the federal land.
Firefighters from multiple agencies battled two large brush fires in the Ocala National Forest, one of which briefly posed a possible threat to a residential area near the federal land.
Get a peek at Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Star Wars fans get ready! Galaxy’s Edge is set to open May 31st at Disneyland. The new land will feature two attractions, four restaurants, and nine different retail locations with hundreds of unique items to take home.
Star Wars fans get ready! Galaxy’s Edge is set to open May 31st at Disneyland. The new land will feature two attractions, four restaurants, and nine different retail locations with hundreds of unique items to take home.
SpaceX wants to send astronauts to ISS this year
A question SpaceX and NASA have been reluctant to answer since the explosion of a test crew capsule last month is: Are manned missions to space still going to happen this year? The answer: Yes, they could.
A question SpaceX and NASA have been reluctant to answer since the explosion of a test crew capsule last month is: Are manned missions to space still going to happen this year? The answer: Yes, they could.
Gainesville Police working to address gun violence
The Gainesville Police Department is working on a plan to address a rise in gun violence around the city.
The Gainesville Police Department is working on a plan to address a rise in gun violence around the city.