Home Depot modifies rope sales after nooses found in stores

"Unfortunately, we’ve had some instances where spooled rope was used to create hate symbols and we’re not going to tolerate it," a spokesperson said in a statement. "Out of an abundance of caution, we temporarily removed spooled rope from our aisles."

What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus

As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.

State using new lab to process COVID-19 tests after major delays in results reported

Health officials are concerned over wait times for COVID-19 test results, saying that the longer they are delayed, the less relevant they become. Because of issues with one laboratory, the state has switched to a different company to process those tests.

Gov. DeSantis says billions paid in unemployment, as some still wait for benefits

A Lake County resident is still waiting for unemployment benefits after applying for assistance through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity 14 weeks ago.

Flagler Sheriff: Investigation reveals inmate died from medical episode

After a Flagler County Jail inmate died while in custody in February, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office launched an internal investigation into the incident.

Missing 12-year-old boy found in Casselberry, deputies say

Volusia County deputies said that the boy, Jordan Jackson, left the Enterprise area on a bicycle on Tuesday evening.

UCF to unveil new on-campus safety features

Everyone on campus from students, faculty, and staff will be required to wear a face mask.

Former Disney employee accused of stealing $160K through alleged refund scheme

A former employee at Walt Disney World is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in what investigators described as a scheme in which she misdirected money issued for theme park ticket refunds into a personal account.

Company behind iconic Whac-A-Mole game begins PPE production

Holly Hill-based company Bob’s Space Racers -- known for its popular arcade game Whac-A-Mole -- is dabbling in the PPE production industry.

New data from Harvard researchers says Florida should shut down

A group of researchers and lead scientists at Harvard University have put together a new interactive map that breaks down the COVID-19 numbers across the world and the United States, all the way down to the county level.

Eustis police searching for vandals who broke into nature center

A nature center in Lake County was destroyed by vandals, authorities say. Workers at the Trout Lake Nature Center found the damage Monday morning. Items were ransacked and damaged, and the center's executive director says the cost for repairs could be up to $8,000.