Judge rejects challenge to Florida greyhound racing ban

Turning down arguments about property rights, a federal judge has rejected a challenge to a 2018 constitutional amendment that will end greyhound racing in Florida.

Coronavirus keeps gasoline prices low

Gas prices have fallen below $2 a gallon across Florida. The demand on gas is down 70 percent due to the coronavirus stay-at-home order.

Will coronavirus lead to less meat on store shelves?

More than 20 meatpacking plants have closed temporarily under pressure from local authorities and their own workers because of the coronavirus.

Hepatitis A cases top 500 in Florida this year

That is far below the pace of cases in 2019, but it is substantially higher than the amount of cases in previous years.

Can mosquitos spread coronavirus? Here's what one mosquito control team says

Mosquito season is approaching and several viruses, like West Nile, Zika, and Dengue Fever, can spread to humans through infected mosquitoes.

Utility customers to get break amid pandemic

“This is a truly a no-brainer for me, quite frankly, and I appreciate (the utilities) taking an early initiative to help their customers in such a time of need,” Commissioner Julie Brown said.

Florida coronavirus cases pass 32,800; death roll surges to 1,171, Florida Department of Health says

The Florida Department of Health says cases of coronavirus in Florida have hit 32,846, showing an increase of 708 cases in the last 24 hours. The death toll has risen 83 as well and is now at 1,171.

Deputies locate missing 11-year-old Florida girl

Trinity was last seen on Monday at her home off of N. Groveland way in Crystal River around 8:40 p.m. She has since been found safe.