Florida reports over 11,600 coronavirus cases, 72 more deaths

Earlier this week, healthcare workers and nursing home residents were the first to get vaccinated with Pfizer's doses. 

Florida lawmaker seeks 'hands free' cell use behind wheel

After helping craft a 2019 law that strengthened Florida’s ban on texting while driving, Rep. Emily Slosberg, D-Boca Raton, is seeking to require motorists to go fully “hands free” while using wireless phones.

Terminally-ill Florida teen gets surprise private flight

"For Teens-in-Flight to do this for us is just amazing," Angie Booth said, "I don't know how to say thank you enough. I'm sure I've said it enough and they're tired of hearing it, but I literally can't say it enough to them."

Gov. DeSantis gives state workers off on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve

"The First Lady and I extend our appreciation to state employees for their hard work and wish them and their families a happy holiday season."

'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.

8 Florida suspects charged with reselling nearly $85K in stolen baby goods

​​​​​​​Polk County investigators say eight people are responsible for stealing and illegally reselling "high-priced" items, like baby formula and diapers. Seven of them were caught, while deputies are still hoping the last one will turn herself in.

Intense body camera shows man shot after charging at Daytona Beach officers

Police say they also arrested the suspect last month for allegedly threatening two Daytona International Speedway employees with knives and cutting one of them.

Florida reports highest new single-day COVID-19 case count since July

State healthcare agencies on Thursday released the latest coronavirus numbers in Florida, reporting an increase of 13,148 new cases from a Wednesday count.