Florida man wins $5 million, his second scratch-off top prize in 3 years
He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $4,450,000.
He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $4,450,000.
Florida passes 1 million COVID-19 cases
Florida is one of just three states to reach one million COVID-19 cases. The other two are California and Texas.
Florida is one of just three states to reach one million COVID-19 cases. The other two are California and Texas.
Here are the cold weather shelters that will open in Central Florida
Overnight lows Tuesday night into Wednesday morning will range between the 20s and 30s across Central Florida.
Overnight lows Tuesday night into Wednesday morning will range between the 20s and 30s across Central Florida.
Florida announces $28 million for COVID-19 relief employment
Funds will go towards coronavirus disaster relief in the form of temporary jobs, employment and training services, and supportive services.
Funds will go towards coronavirus disaster relief in the form of temporary jobs, employment and training services, and supportive services.
Florida Christmas light display turns trash into festive decorations
An educational non-profit organization in Florida has turned trash into a festive light display to help raise awareness about how the waste people produce affects the world’s oceans.
An educational non-profit organization in Florida has turned trash into a festive light display to help raise awareness about how the waste people produce affects the world’s oceans.
Service held for Seminole Co. sergeant who died from complications due to COVID-19
Sgt. James LaRue is a Marine veteran and had been with the sheriff's office since 1999.
Sgt. James LaRue is a Marine veteran and had been with the sheriff's office since 1999.
Florida school board term limits proposed
The proposal is filed for the 2021 legislative session, which will start in March.
The proposal is filed for the 2021 legislative session, which will start in March.
Florida school districts must submit learning plans by Dec. 15
The governor is worried distance learning is putting students behind.
The governor is worried distance learning is putting students behind.
Proposal filed to allow guns to be carried at Florida colleges, universities
Similar measures were filed unsuccessfully by other gun-rights supporters in prior sessions.
Similar measures were filed unsuccessfully by other gun-rights supporters in prior sessions.
Know what to look for: Skimmers found at Florida gas stations
Officials say just one skimmer can cause up to a million dollars in fraud.
Officials say just one skimmer can cause up to a million dollars in fraud.
Florida adds 6,658 coronavirus cases, 97 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,658 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, with an additional 97 deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,658 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, with an additional 97 deaths.
Virtual learning will remain an option for second semester, DeSantis confirms
In his first public appearance in almost a month, Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Monday that Florida's schools will offer e-learning for the second half of the school year, but they must also remain open with an in-person option.
In his first public appearance in almost a month, Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Monday that Florida's schools will offer e-learning for the second half of the school year, but they must also remain open with an in-person option.
Long lines building at COVID-19 testing sites as people return home after Thanksgiving
The U.S. Surgeon General warned that COVID-19 cases could surge throughout the holiday season and he is urging Americans to follow health guidelines.
The U.S. Surgeon General warned that COVID-19 cases could surge throughout the holiday season and he is urging Americans to follow health guidelines.
Florida Missing Child Alert issued for 14-year-old girl
The FDLE said that they are searching for Miryah Perry of Wildwood in Sumter County.
The FDLE said that they are searching for Miryah Perry of Wildwood in Sumter County.
Coast Guard helped rescue man clinging to boat off Florida's coast
Days after Stuart Bee left Port Canaveral, he was found nearly 90 miles offshore, clinging to his capsized boat. The 62-year-old was pulled from the water on Sunday by a commercial cargo ship.
Days after Stuart Bee left Port Canaveral, he was found nearly 90 miles offshore, clinging to his capsized boat. The 62-year-old was pulled from the water on Sunday by a commercial cargo ship.
Florida reports 7,363 new COVID-19 cases, 59 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 7,363 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, with an additional 59 deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 7,363 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, with an additional 59 deaths.
System could develop as 2020 Atlantic hurricane season nears its end
The good news is that even if it forms, this system is far from the U.S. and Florida should be in the clear for the rest of hurricane season.
The good news is that even if it forms, this system is far from the U.S. and Florida should be in the clear for the rest of hurricane season.
13-foot massive alligator snatches duck from hunters in Central Florida
Kevin Stipe, one of the owners of PRO HUNT, encountered the dinosaur-sized alligator while duck hunting in Leesburg.
Kevin Stipe, one of the owners of PRO HUNT, encountered the dinosaur-sized alligator while duck hunting in Leesburg.
Man trying to help dog struck by car is hit, killed by another vehicle
Deltona Fire Rescue performed life-saving measures but the victim and dog died at the scene.
Deltona Fire Rescue performed life-saving measures but the victim and dog died at the scene.
Florida adds 6,277 new COVID-19 cases, 83 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,277 new cases of coronavirus, with an additional 83 deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,277 new cases of coronavirus, with an additional 83 deaths.