'I am standing in your way': DeSantis fires back after Biden criticizes Florida governor's pandemic response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at President Joe Biden, one day after the president criticized the Republican governor for his handling of the pandemic as the Sunshine State sees a record spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at President Joe Biden, one day after the president criticized the Republican governor for his handling of the pandemic as the Sunshine State sees a record spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Alachua County School Board unanimously approves mask mandate
Signs in front of the Alachua Schools building remind people to wear their masks. Alachua County officials said they are seeing a spike in coronavirus cases among employees, which could put the start of the school year at risk.
Signs in front of the Alachua Schools building remind people to wear their masks. Alachua County officials said they are seeing a spike in coronavirus cases among employees, which could put the start of the school year at risk.
2 Stetson University students awarded tuition-free year as part of vaccine drawing
Vaccinated Stetson University students Marcus Boyd and Joshua Sanchez will be receiving free tuition for a year, thanks to the Safer Stetson Awards.
Vaccinated Stetson University students Marcus Boyd and Joshua Sanchez will be receiving free tuition for a year, thanks to the Safer Stetson Awards.
Inmate numbers to increase after pandemic drop
After inmate populations in Florida prisons plummeted because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of prisoners is expected to increase 7.1 percent during this fiscal year, state analysts projected in a report posted online Wednesday.
After inmate populations in Florida prisons plummeted because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of prisoners is expected to increase 7.1 percent during this fiscal year, state analysts projected in a report posted online Wednesday.
Central Florida physician prescribing 3rd COVID-19 vaccine for some
One Central Florida doctor has been testing all of his 65-and-older patients who received the COVID-19 vaccine for coronavirus antibodies. In some cases, the results have shown no presence of the antibodies months after the shot, which is why he is prescribing a third booster shot for those patients.
One Central Florida doctor has been testing all of his 65-and-older patients who received the COVID-19 vaccine for coronavirus antibodies. In some cases, the results have shown no presence of the antibodies months after the shot, which is why he is prescribing a third booster shot for those patients.
Walt Disney World announces that annual passes will return
"Walt Disney World Resort will be sharing additional information and details later this month, so be sure to stay tuned,” the theme park company wrote.
"Walt Disney World Resort will be sharing additional information and details later this month, so be sure to stay tuned,” the theme park company wrote.
Chaos breaks out at Ocala's Paddock Mall after couple shot in parking lot, police say
Ocala Police are searching for the suspect in the shooting of two people outside the Paddock Mall on Tuesday.
Ocala Police are searching for the suspect in the shooting of two people outside the Paddock Mall on Tuesday.
Long-haul COVID cases now considered a disability
Long-haul COVID cases, when COVID symptoms last months after first becoming sick, will now be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, meaning long-haulers will be protected and accommodated at work.
Long-haul COVID cases, when COVID symptoms last months after first becoming sick, will now be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, meaning long-haulers will be protected and accommodated at work.
Florida's delay in distribution of federal rental assistance funds under scrutiny
Florida received $870 million in federal funds for rental assistance, but as of Friday, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) has only distributed 2% of the funds.
Florida received $870 million in federal funds for rental assistance, but as of Friday, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) has only distributed 2% of the funds.
Biden criticizes DeSantis on approach to COVID-19 pandemic as 'bad health policy'
President Joe Biden on Tuesday criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ approach to the COVID-19 pandemic as “bad health policy.”
President Joe Biden on Tuesday criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ approach to the COVID-19 pandemic as “bad health policy.”
2 injured in shooting outside Ocala's Paddock Mall
Police in Ocala are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of the Paddock Mall. Authorities were still searching for a suspect late Tuesday evening and they believe this was not a random act.
Police in Ocala are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of the Paddock Mall. Authorities were still searching for a suspect late Tuesday evening and they believe this was not a random act.
Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations reach all-time high of 11,515 patients
As Florida reached another record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients in one day, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that hospital admissions are slowing down.
As Florida reached another record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients in one day, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that hospital admissions are slowing down.
Polk sheriff: Disney employees, nurse and California man among 17 arrested in undercover child predator sting
Seventeen suspects thought they were speaking to young teens online, but it turned out they were speaking to undercover detectives across several agencies in central Florida. Among those arrested include Disney employees, a registered nurse, and a married man visiting from California, officials say.
Seventeen suspects thought they were speaking to young teens online, but it turned out they were speaking to undercover detectives across several agencies in central Florida. Among those arrested include Disney employees, a registered nurse, and a married man visiting from California, officials say.
Disneyland announces 'Magic Key' tier system, replacing annual passholder program
Disneyland Tuesday announced a four-tier “Magic Key” program that will replace its annual passholder program.
Disneyland Tuesday announced a four-tier “Magic Key” program that will replace its annual passholder program.
St. Pete police search for suspect who shot girlfriend while she was holding baby
St. Pete police are searching for 38-year-old Benjamin Robert Williams who they say shot and killed his girlfriend while she was holding their baby in her arms.
St. Pete police are searching for 38-year-old Benjamin Robert Williams who they say shot and killed his girlfriend while she was holding their baby in her arms.
Possible tornado spotted in New Smyrna Beach
A possible tornado was spotted spinning near the New Smyrna Beach Police Department on Monday.
A possible tornado was spotted spinning near the New Smyrna Beach Police Department on Monday.
Central Florida hospital staff ‘spread thin’; elective surgeries and guests being limited
Record levels of COVID hospitalizations are putting a strain on local hospitals. Hospitals are limiting guests and elective surgeries to help manage staff and protect patients.
Record levels of COVID hospitalizations are putting a strain on local hospitals. Hospitals are limiting guests and elective surgeries to help manage staff and protect patients.
DeSantis joins call to overturn Roe v. Wade
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on Thursday to a brief that calls for the U.S. Supreme Court to reject the landmark Roe v. Wade decision and leave abortion issues to states.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on Thursday to a brief that calls for the U.S. Supreme Court to reject the landmark Roe v. Wade decision and leave abortion issues to states.
Florida reports another 17,589 COVID-19 cases
As the delta variant of the novel coronavirus continues to sweep across the state and nation, Florida on Wednesday reported 17,589 new COVID-19 cases and 56 deaths, data released Thursday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show.
As the delta variant of the novel coronavirus continues to sweep across the state and nation, Florida on Wednesday reported 17,589 new COVID-19 cases and 56 deaths, data released Thursday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show.
Friday launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule delayed
The launch of a United Launch Alliance rocket carrying Boeing's Starliner capsule has met another setback.
The launch of a United Launch Alliance rocket carrying Boeing's Starliner capsule has met another setback.