Brevard County deputy, Marine veteran passes away

“Harry proudly served our agency and community for over 25 years and was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served his country both stateside and abroad.”

Central Florida school to close for rest of week due to COVID-19

“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted multiple students, teachers, and staff members at Celebration K-8 during this past week,” the school district said.

Brevard school board member proposes changes to quarantine policy

Parents and students in Brevard County say quarantines are taking healthy kids out of school and they’re falling behind. One school board member says it may be time to change how they’re doing things.

94% of ICU beds across Florida filled, data shows

47 hospitals across the state reported having critical staffing shortages, and 59 hospitals reported anticipating critical staffing shortages by week's end.

Disney Cruise Line to require guests to be vaccinated on sailings to Bahamas

The Bahamas is requiring vaccinations for a ship to be allowed entry into any of its cruise ports, including at private islands like Disney Castaway Cay.

Florida judge hears arguments over mask mandates

A Leon County circuit judge began hearing arguments Monday in a high-profile lawsuit about whether Florida school districts should be able to set student mask requirements as COVID-19 continues to surge across the state..

SeaWorld Orlando announces when new coaster, 'Ice Breaker' will open

The attraction reportedly features four launches, both backward and forward, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest vertical drop in Florida.

Triple-digit heat index, afternoon storms to hit Central Florida

The storms will be capable of producing wind gusts up to 50 mph, frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and small hail.

Central Florida heat index could hit 110 degrees as afternoon storms approach

Central Florida's heat index could hit 110 degrees on Sunday. In addition, afternoon storms could bring downpours, lightning, and gusty winds.