Florida Primary Election 2022: Last weekend for early voting

Voters head to the polls on Tuesday for Florida's Primary Election, but if you're hoping to beat those lines, Saturday may be your last chance to vote early.

West Nile virus symptoms to watch for after Florida reports first human case this year

The first reported human case of the West Nile Virus in the state this year has been confirmed in Central Florida and health officials have heightened concerns that others may become sick. 

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral carrying Starlink satellites

SpaceX on Friday launched another Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Polk sheriff: 85 arrested, $12.8M in drugs seized after wiretap investigation takes down drug trafficking ring

Authorities say a two-year undercover investigation resulted in 85 arrests, the seizure of over $12.8 million worth of drugs, and the dismantling of an international drug trafficking organization whose ringleaders operated out of Winter Haven.

Entire Florida police department quits in this small town

The entire police department that serves a small Central Florida town has quit, officials announced Thursday in a news release. 

Lightning safety tips: Here are the worst places to be during a lightning storm

An average of ten people in Florida are killed by lightning strikes each year. As summer brings storms almost each afternoon, there are some things you can do to stay safe if lightning is near. 

Shots fired in downtown DC near White House, National Mall: police

Authorities say a juvenile and two adults have been detained by officers after shots were fired early Friday morning in downtown D.C. near the National Mall and the White House.

DeSantis: 20 Florida felons accused of voting illegally in 2020 election

DeSantis said many of the felons were disqualified from voting because they were convicted of murder or sexual assault and said “they do not have the right to vote.”

Florida man arrested, indicted in beating death of James 'Whitey' Bulger

A Florida man was arrested Thursday after being indicted on a conspiracy charge in connection to the death of crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger.

Feds argue Seminole Tribe gambling deal should get go-ahead

The Biden administration is urging an appeals court to reinstate a deal that gave the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida, nearly nine months after a Washington, D.C.-based judge ruled that the 30-year agreement violated federal law.

New statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune unveiled in Daytona Beach

A bronze statue Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was unveiled in Daytona Beach on Thursday. It's part of a larger project to honor Dr. Bethune.