All-female launch weather team making history

History will be made on the Space Coast this weekend, and it's not the next SpaceX rocket. The team of meteorologists making the "go" or "no-go" weather call, is entirely female. 

Governor DeSantis orders flags to fly at half-staff on Friday in honor of Pulse shooting victims

In the early morning hours of June 12, 2016, the Orlando community suffered a horrible tragedy, as gunman Omar Mateen opened fire inside the gay nightclub, killing 49 people and wounding another 53. 

Ocala leaders discuss future of Confederate monument

Ocala’s city leaders are sounding-off on whether or not to remove a Confederate monument in Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.

Jacksonville to host 2020 Republican National Convention after GOP pulls out of Charlotte

Jacksonville will host the 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) in August, according to Ronna McDaniel, Chair of the Republican National Committee. McDaniel announced the decision on Twitter Thursday evening.

Citrus season nears bitter end

Florida’s citrus industry hit a bitter note near the end of the growing season, with orange production down nearly 6 percent from last year.

Medicaid enrollment jumps amid pandemic

As Floridians lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, tens of thousands of people enrolled in the state’s safety-net health program.

Governor DeSantis announces plan to reopen schools at full capacity in the fall

By August, the traditional start of the academic year, Governor DeSantis wants to have schools reopen at full capacity for students to learn in a safe environment.

NASA to send 'VIPER' rover to the Moon, will search for water

The VIPER rover will help pave the way for astronaut missions to the lunar surface beginning in 2024 and bring NASA even closer to developing a presence on the Moon as part of the Artemis program.

'Tell them to stay closed': PETA protests outside of SeaWorld Orlando upon reopening

PETA was protesting outside of SeaWorld Orlando upon reopening on Thursday and people were holding signs that read 'honk if you know SeaWorld kills' and 'SeaWorld: Where dolphins are locked down for life.'

Florida police officer embraces young protester with 'when I grow up, I want to be alive' sign

"This is my son Aden. Thank you,@kissimmeepolice, for standing in support of #blacklivesmatter and joining the fight against police brutality and injustice," his mother tweeted.

Central Florida lawmakers support, push back on police reform bill

Central Florida Democrats are backing a federal police reform bill, while some area Republicans say they don’t like portions of the legislation.