Lawsuit aims to stop Gov. DeSantis, education leaders from reopening of schools
A lawsuit has been filed against Governor Ron DeSantis, state education leaders, and Orange County Public Schools and their leaders on behalf of a mom who’s a labor and delivery nurse with two immune-compromised students at home, Monique Bellefleur.
A lawsuit has been filed against Governor Ron DeSantis, state education leaders, and Orange County Public Schools and their leaders on behalf of a mom who’s a labor and delivery nurse with two immune-compromised students at home, Monique Bellefleur.
Tax group questions toll road project
The Tallahassee-based Florida TaxWatch is raising questions about the cost and need for a project that would extend the Suncoast Parkway from Citrus County to Jefferson County at the northern end of the state.
The Tallahassee-based Florida TaxWatch is raising questions about the cost and need for a project that would extend the Suncoast Parkway from Citrus County to Jefferson County at the northern end of the state.
Officer speaks out after saving boy from shark on Cocoa Beach
A police officer saved a young boy from a potential shark encounter in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on July 16.
A police officer saved a young boy from a potential shark encounter in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on July 16.
Study: Children ages 10-19 more likely to spread coronavirus than children under the age 10
A new study show older children spread the coronavirus easier than younger kids. Height may also be a factor.
A new study show older children spread the coronavirus easier than younger kids. Height may also be a factor.
Florida contact tracing may soon include text messages
Orange County's Health officer says they are working on technology to send texts to people who test positive for coronavirus.
Orange County's Health officer says they are working on technology to send texts to people who test positive for coronavirus.
Woman nearly hit when car drives away from pump with gas nozzle still attached
A woman narrowly missed serious injury when a motorist drove off with a petrol pump still attached to their car at Bridgewater, Tasmania, on July 19.
A woman narrowly missed serious injury when a motorist drove off with a petrol pump still attached to their car at Bridgewater, Tasmania, on July 19.
SpaceX breaks space shuttle's record for rocket turnaround time
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
Customers react to Walmart's first day of mask mandate
Walmart’s mask mandate went into effect at its stores across the United States on Monday.
Walmart’s mask mandate went into effect at its stores across the United States on Monday.
Tracking coronavirus: Florida adds 10,347 new cases, 90 additional deaths
Here are the latest headlines about coronavirus across the state, nation and around the globe.
Here are the latest headlines about coronavirus across the state, nation and around the globe.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying ANASIS-II communications satellite
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Monday, carrying with it a South Korean communications satellite.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Monday, carrying with it a South Korean communications satellite.
Bahamas to close to U.S. travelers starting Wednesday
The Bahamas are closing to U.S. travelers starting at midnight on Wednesday.
The Bahamas are closing to U.S. travelers starting at midnight on Wednesday.
Florida Education Association to discuss litigation regarding state’s order to reopen schools in August
On the heels of a local lawsuit filed against Governor Ron DeSantis to keep kids out of school, the Florida Education Association (FEA) plans to hold a news conference Monday to also discuss possible litigation.
On the heels of a local lawsuit filed against Governor Ron DeSantis to keep kids out of school, the Florida Education Association (FEA) plans to hold a news conference Monday to also discuss possible litigation.
Lawsuit filed to delay reopening of public schools in Florida
A lawsuit has been filed in Orange County against Gov.
A lawsuit has been filed in Orange County against Gov.
Nearly 250 inmates and staff test positive at Sumter Co. federal prison
Nearly 250 inmates and staff at the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex in Sumter County have tested positive for COVID-19. Now employees and families of inmates are calling for more to be done to stop the spread.
Nearly 250 inmates and staff at the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex in Sumter County have tested positive for COVID-19. Now employees and families of inmates are calling for more to be done to stop the spread.
FBI warns public about surge in scams amid coronavirus
FBI sees surge in scams amid coronavirus pandemic The Federal Bureau of Investigation says they have seen a surge in scams since March, and some scammers are exploiting COVID-19 in order to defraud Americans.
FBI sees surge in scams amid coronavirus pandemic The Federal Bureau of Investigation says they have seen a surge in scams since March, and some scammers are exploiting COVID-19 in order to defraud Americans.
Hundreds tested at self-swab lanes at Orange County Convention Center
They said that symptomatic individuals will be directed to a separate lane for testing and will be provided an observed, self-swab test under the supervision of a health care professional.
They said that symptomatic individuals will be directed to a separate lane for testing and will be provided an observed, self-swab test under the supervision of a health care professional.
Floridians need to earn $24.43 an hour to afford rent, report shows
The report also states that in order for someone making minimum wage to afford a 1-bedroom rental, they would need to work 92 hours per week.
The report also states that in order for someone making minimum wage to afford a 1-bedroom rental, they would need to work 92 hours per week.
Settlement reached in vote-by-mail battle
On the eve of a trial slated to begin Monday, lawyers representing the state and plaintiffs in a legal battle over Florida’s vote-by-mail procedures have reached a settlement.
On the eve of a trial slated to begin Monday, lawyers representing the state and plaintiffs in a legal battle over Florida’s vote-by-mail procedures have reached a settlement.
Tracking coronavirus: Florida adds 12,478 new COVID-19 cases, 87 additional deaths
Here's a look at the latest news on coronavirus in the state, around the nation and across the globe.
Here's a look at the latest news on coronavirus in the state, around the nation and across the globe.
Daytona Beach restaurant owners fear another shutdown as COVID-19 cases climb
As COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to climb in the state, Daytona Beach restaurant owners say they're worried about another shutdown.
As COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to climb in the state, Daytona Beach restaurant owners say they're worried about another shutdown.