Florida jobless claims drop last week

Nationally, the estimate of first-time claims was 787,000 last week, down from 842,000 during the week that ended Oct. 10.

Is Florida considering not releasing daily COVID-19 numbers?

Several news outlets reported this week that Gov. Ron DeSantis was considering pulling back on releasing those daily numbers, deaths, and hospitalizations. 

Judge dismisses 3rd-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, other charges remain

A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but denied the defense's motions to dismiss the other charges against him.

onePulse Foundation announces application period for scholarships

onePULSE Foundation, the not-for-profit established following the June 12, 2016 tragedy to honor and preserve the legacy of those killed and to create a sanctuary of hope, on Wednesday announced it will open its second scholarship application window beginning December 1, 2020.

Bikers move on, Trucktoberfest up next in Daytona Beach

Now that BIKE TOBER FEST is over, a new unsanctioned event is scheduled to happen this weekend... TRUCK TOBER FEST officially begins on Friday and police are worried.

Obama to campaign for Biden in Florida, one day after Trump's visit

Former President Barack Obama will hit the campaign trail for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in Florida this weekend, one day after President Donald Trump's rallies in the Sunshine State.

Florida reports over 2,100 new COVID-19 cases, over 100 deaths

The Florida Department of Health on Tuesday reported approximately 2,145 new COVID-19 cases and 105 more deaths.

Deputies: Man impersonated officer while stealing $50K worth of stuff

They said that the suspect wore a fake badge or uniform while stealing from Home Depot and Lowe’s stores in seven counties.

More than a quarter of Florida voters have cast ballots already

As of Wednesday morning, 720,968 Floridians had cast ballots at early voting sites, up from 366,436 in a Tuesday morning count.

Florida woman used tire iron to beat 3-year-old boy to death, police say

Tallahassee police say the woman admitted to repeatedly beating the 3-year-old boy with a tire iron before his death because she was angry about him standing on the sink to brush his teeth.

Florida county warns voters to beware of misinformation, intimidation

Voters are advised that before they share a post, a link, or email that contains election information, please check with their local election office.

Coast Guard offloads nearly $86 million in cocaine, other narcotics in South Florida

The Coast Guard offloaded 3,250 pounds of cocaine, 440 pounds of liquid cocaine, and 7,700 pounds of marijuana -- all with an estimated street value of $85.9 million.

Florida health official says COVID-19 vaccine will be affordable

The health industry has “literally been working around the clock” to combat COVID-19 by developing new diagnostic tests, treatments, and vaccines.