Florida Senate cautiously moves forward with athlete pay

Despite concerns about college sports in Florida being harmed, a proposal that would allow student-athletes to market themselves off the field is now moving forward in the Senate and House.

Moment of silence at school backed in Florida House

The proposal (HB 737), sponsored by Rep. Kimberly Daniels, D-Jacksonville, would mandate all students pause between one and two minutes "before plunging headlong into the activities of daily life."

Man accused of almost running over police officer after alleged stabbing

A 28-year-old man was arrested after police say he fled from the scene of a stabbing, later crashing on Stetson University campus. 

Driver in Florida arrested after plowing van into GOP voter registration tent

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says it has arrested a suspect accused of driving into a republican voter registration tent, nearly hitting volunteers.

Florida teacher becomes U.S. citizen with students by her side

Small's current fourth grade class, as well as students she taught at the school in the past, showed up to the Leon County Courthouse waving American flags to support her.

SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins at theme parks

SeaWorld performers will no longer stand on and ride dolphins, a practice that has been under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year.

First American dies of coronavirus in China: US Embassy

A 60-year-old diagnosed with coronavirus in Wuhan, China, has reportedly become the first U.S. citizen to die of the virus.

Governor DeSantis: Common Core officially eliminated from Florida schools

The state says the curriculum for English language arts will be updated for the 2021-22 school year, with mathematics coming the following school year.

Gov. DeSantis touts program to help Florida inmates leaving prison

The organization, called the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence, will work with businesses and nonprofit groups to raise money for workforce training and re-entry programs.

Florida teacher knocked out 1st grade student's tooth, police say

Multiple students reportedly told officers that Cynthia Smith is “mean,” and that they had seen her push other kids before. 

White shark named after Kobe Bryant

Who knew Kobe Bryant was interested in sharks? Let alone that he actually got in the ocean water, with possibly the most feared type – white sharks!

The Fight Against 15: Opponents of $15 minimum wage increase

The service industry is arguing that raising the minimum in Florida to $15 could mean cutbacks in the workforce.

UCF researchers develop blood test to diagnose depression

It's a medical breakthrough that could be a real game-changer in the diagnosis of depression. It comes in the form of a blood test, which allows someone to measure their dopamine levels.

Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World to take reservations in 2020

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a Star Wars-themed luxury hotel currently being built near Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disney says the new hotel will take reservations this year