Trump says second stimulus checks could be 'way higher' than $1,200

President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.

Gov. DeSantis warns of possible tropical storm that could threaten Florida this weekend

Governor DeSantis advised that Floridians secure seven-day supplies of food, water and medicine, “just like you're told to do at the beginning of hurricane season.”

Universal Orlando opens Halloween Horror Nights Tribute store

The store gives park guests the opportunity to take home specialty, retro-themed merchandise inspired by the history of the Halloween event.

Hundreds of thousands of Floridians late in paying electric bills after massive job losses, pandemic hit

While the overall number of customers late in making payments has shown some improvement from an initial peak of the crisis in April, utility officials told the Florida Public Service Commission that a challenge remains in getting in touch with many of the customers.

Agriculture officials warn people not to open packages of seeds popping up in mailboxes

People across the county, including Central Florida, are receiving mysterious seeds in the mail with the sender appearing to be based in China. Officials are warning them not to handle the seeds and report them to the state.

These are the major retailers closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020

Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

Six sea turtle nests run over on Florida beach, FWC says

Florida wildlife officers are trying to find out who ran over six turtle nests on Captiva Island. They said it appears to have been a golf cart, or similar vehicle, that was used.

Female snake hunter catches 17-foot python in Florida

Florida wildlife officials announced on Tuesday that 5,000 invasive Burmese pythons have been removed from the Everglades.