DeSantis suspends Clay County sheriff

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday suspended Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels after the lawman was charged with a felony and three misdemeanors in an investigation related to a mistress.

Florida police giving out face masks instead of speeding tickets

The goal of this program is to educate motorists on the new speed limits, while also providing a free public safety service during the current pandemic crisis.

Paying it Forward: Orlando church surprises woman who's always looking out for others

Ketia Cayo nominated three people for the Kingdom Church's Pay It Forward $1,000 blessing, including her own mother. Little did she know, there was a surprise in store for her.

Deputies investigate after body found along road in Geneva

Seminole County's medical examiner has determined that the body of a man found along a roadside in Geneva Wednesday afternoon is the victim of a homicide.

FIU pushes back start of sports seasons

While Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to lobby for colleges and high schools to move forward with their sports seasons, Florida International University said Thursday it will delay the start of intercollegiate sports until Sept. 16.

Hotels and resorts still struggling, hoping for more financial assistance

Hotels and resorts across Central Florida are struggling and the hospitality industry is hoping federal relief will come to the rescue. 

CDC says masks with exhalation valves do not prevent spread of COVID-19

The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.

Disney World to host coronavirus testing site, actors to possibly return to work

The decision encouraged Actor’s Equity Association to sign a memorandum of understanding allowing the actors, singers and stage managers to return to their jobs.

Search continues for Georgia mom whose toddler was found wandering alone in South Florida

The FBI is asking the public's help in the search for a missing Georgia mother of a 2-year-old who was found wandering alone by South Florida police late last month.

DeSantis says 'stale' COVID-19 data included in Department of Health daily report

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday warned “policymakers” about problems with COVID-19 data collected and published by the state and said he directed the Department of Health to “remedy” the issue.

Florida teachers ponder early retirement as schools reopen

Many teachers feel that the reopening of schools amid the coronavirus pandemic is forcing them to choose between their livelihood and their health.

Police: Woman hits airline employee for not allowing her on a flight for violating mask requirement

47-year-old Yolanda Yarbrough was arrested after she reportedly struck an American Airlines employee for not allowing her on her connecting flight from Phoenix to Las Vegas for not wearing a mask.