UF researcher finds leprosy drug could be used in fight against COVID-19 variant

Florida is leading the country when it comes to United Kingdom variant cases of COVID-19. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 738 people have tested positive for the strain in our state.

Nearly 2.5M Floridians fully vaccinated as state reports 4,599 new COVID infections

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,599 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,989,024.

WMO: Greek alphabet will no longer be used if hurricane names run out

In 2020, the Atlantic hurricane season put up a record 30 named storms --- requiring the use of the auxiliary Greek alphabet for the second time ever.

Florida lawmakers consider banning transgender female athletes from competing in high school, college sports

Florida lawmakers are considering a controversial proposal that would ban transgender girls and women from competing in women's high school and college sports. The bill would require student-athletes to compete according to their sex assigned at birth.

Bethune-Cookman President LaBrent Chrite announces departure

The Board of Trustees of Bethune-Cookman University on Tuesday announced that current school president, Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite is stepping down.

What the Perseverance Mars rover has accomplished so far

The rover has conducted tests and scanned the planet's surface in preparation for its next missions.

'Alcohol to go' measure hits the Florida House

The proposal would allow restaurants and certain bars to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages in sealed containers to go when accompanied by food.

A good boy again: Biden’s dog will return to the White House

“He was going home,” Biden said. “I didn’t banish him to home. Jill was going to be away for four days. I was going to be away for two, so we took him home.”

Man accused of killing 8, injuring 1 at massage parlor, 2 spas in metro Atlanta arrested, deputies say

The man who law enforcement agencies said is responsible for the deaths of eight people at a massage parlor and two spas in metro Atlanta on Tuesday has been arrested, deputies confirmed.

DeSantis proposes one-time, $1,000 bonus for Florida first responders

Gov. DeSantis said that he is going to send a letter to the Speaker and Senate President outlining his recommendations for how funds should be used.

Semi plows into Polk County deputy's cruiser, injuring deputy, FHP trooper on I-4

A semi-truck driver veered off the road on Interstate 4, hitting patrol cars with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol Friday evening.