As more Puerto Ricans relocate to Florida, experts say it could impact politics in Sunshine State
Natural disasters are causing more Puerto Ricans to relocate to Florida. Now there is a push to register these new residents so that they may vote in Florida elections. Experts say this could have a huge impact on politics in the Sunshine State.
Natural disasters are causing more Puerto Ricans to relocate to Florida. Now there is a push to register these new residents so that they may vote in Florida elections. Experts say this could have a huge impact on politics in the Sunshine State.
Gov. DeSantis announces end of Florida Common Core curriculum
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will eliminate Common Core from public school classrooms, according to an announcement from the state's Department of Education. In its place, Florida is adopting a new system called "BEST," which stands for "Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking."
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will eliminate Common Core from public school classrooms, according to an announcement from the state's Department of Education. In its place, Florida is adopting a new system called "BEST," which stands for "Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking."
Frost Advisory issued for North Central Florida
It will feel quite chilly after our recent run of warmer temperatures, so bundle up if you're heading out early Saturday morning.
It will feel quite chilly after our recent run of warmer temperatures, so bundle up if you're heading out early Saturday morning.
Power outages reported after Central Florida is pounded by strong storms
The storms barreling through some regions caused some power lines and trees to come down.
The storms barreling through some regions caused some power lines and trees to come down.
TIMELINE: Severe storms pass through Central Florida
A line of strong storms moved across the state, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain.
A line of strong storms moved across the state, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain.
Tornado watch expires as severe storms move out of Central Florida
A strong cold front is moving across Florida producing damaging winds and could present a few isolated tornadoes.
A strong cold front is moving across Florida producing damaging winds and could present a few isolated tornadoes.
2 arrested after Florida troopers find narcotics in bag labeled as 'bag full of drugs'
Troopers said that they found narcotics in a bag that was labeled as a 'bag full of drugs.'
Troopers said that they found narcotics in a bag that was labeled as a 'bag full of drugs.'
Clermont police, Lake deputies put out phone scam warning
Scammers are calling people preying on their fear of identity theft. These scammers are telling potential victims they are law enforcement officers and the victims' social security numbers are being used in fraudulent cases.
Scammers are calling people preying on their fear of identity theft. These scammers are telling potential victims they are law enforcement officers and the victims' social security numbers are being used in fraudulent cases.
Brevard County man identified as suspect in fatal shooting of FHP trooper
The man accused of killing a Florida Highway Patrol trooper in South Florida is a resident of Brevard County, investigators say. He is identified as 30-year old Franklin Reed III of Palm Bay Florida.
The man accused of killing a Florida Highway Patrol trooper in South Florida is a resident of Brevard County, investigators say. He is identified as 30-year old Franklin Reed III of Palm Bay Florida.
Flu can cause life-threatening complications for vulnerable populations — here are the warning signs
Here are some warning signs to pay attention to with the flu, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, seniors and adults with chronic conditions.
Here are some warning signs to pay attention to with the flu, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, seniors and adults with chronic conditions.
Doctor who sounded alarm on coronavirus dies, hospital says
Li Wenliang, a doctor in China who was allegedly detained for warning others about the coronavirus before he himself was sickened by the illness, has died, according to the hospital treating him.
Li Wenliang, a doctor in China who was allegedly detained for warning others about the coronavirus before he himself was sickened by the illness, has died, according to the hospital treating him.
The 2020 Florida State Fair is officially open for all the fun and food
The lights are on at the Florida State Fairgrounds after state leaders literally flipped the switch this morning, though bad weather will cut opening day short.
The lights are on at the Florida State Fairgrounds after state leaders literally flipped the switch this morning, though bad weather will cut opening day short.
Single dad of special needs boy dies from flu complications
Charlie Ewalt was admitted to the hospital on Jan. 16. Two weeks later, he was taken off life support.
Charlie Ewalt was admitted to the hospital on Jan. 16. Two weeks later, he was taken off life support.
Art teacher pays homage to Kobe, Gianna Bryant with spectacular mural using dry erase markers
A South Florida teacher paid tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant by drawing a stunning mural on his classroom white board using dry erase markers.
A South Florida teacher paid tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant by drawing a stunning mural on his classroom white board using dry erase markers.
Rolling Stones stadium tour coming to Tampa this summer
You can't always get what you want, but Rolling Stones fans are sure to find some satisfaction with this news: the legendary rock band is making a stop in Tampa this summer!
You can't always get what you want, but Rolling Stones fans are sure to find some satisfaction with this news: the legendary rock band is making a stop in Tampa this summer!
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to file ethics charges against Pelosi for ripping up Trump's SOTU speech
House Judiciary Committee member Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., said Wednesday he will be filing ethics charges against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., over what he called her "temper tantrum" following President Trump's State of the Union address the previous evening.
House Judiciary Committee member Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., said Wednesday he will be filing ethics charges against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., over what he called her "temper tantrum" following President Trump's State of the Union address the previous evening.
3 more right whales, calves spotted off coast of Florida
Three North Atlantic right whale calves were spotted swimming with their mama's off the northern coast of Florida and South Georgia this week.
Three North Atlantic right whale calves were spotted swimming with their mama's off the northern coast of Florida and South Georgia this week.
Automated pharmacists one step closer to becoming a reality in Florida
“If proper safeguards are in place, the technology is reaching the point where something like this can be done,” said Sen. Rob Bradley, a Fleming Island Republican who supported the bill.
“If proper safeguards are in place, the technology is reaching the point where something like this can be done,” said Sen. Rob Bradley, a Fleming Island Republican who supported the bill.
Police: Titusville K-9 tracks down violent carjacking suspect
Brian Demond Farmer, 35, was arrested on Wednesday.
Brian Demond Farmer, 35, was arrested on Wednesday.
15-year-old in serious condition after being shot at Orlando home, deputies say
Orange County deputies say the shooting happened just before 2:00 a.m. on Rockhurst Drive.
Orange County deputies say the shooting happened just before 2:00 a.m. on Rockhurst Drive.