Walmart hires 265,000 veterans, promotes more than 44,000 to higher-paying roles

In addition to the VWHC, Walmart introduced the Military Spouse Career Connection on Veterans Day in 2018 to provide employment opportunities for military families.

'Jesus ain't happy': Finance secretary accused of stealing $768,000 from Calvary Baptist Church

Over the last five years, a Polk County woman pocketed over $768,000 from a Winter Haven church, and used the money during trips to theme parks, for Amazon purchases and a Match.com account, the sheriff announced.

Mystery of how flying snakes move is solved by scientists

The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.

More than 30 arrested as Seattle cops clear CHOP zone

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an emergency order Wednesday morning directing protesters to leave the area of the CHOP, Capitol Hill Organized Protest, and Cal Anderson Park area. More than 30 protesters were arrested, police said.

Demonstrators to protest new face mask mandate in Seminole County

While there is no set fine for those individuals caught not wearing a mask, businesses have the right to refuse entry and service to customers without one.

DeSantis signs school panic alarm bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that will require each public school in the state to have a “panic alert system” starting in the 2021-2022 academic year.

Successful SpaceX launch of U.S. Space Force GPS satellite

On Tuesday, SpaceX launched a new U.S. Space Force GPS satellite into orbit atop a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral. 

FDLE: 8-year-old Tallahassee boy at center of Amber Alert found safe

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued an Amber Alert for an 8-year-old Leon County boy Monday evening, but they say he has since been found safe.