Florida reports 1,878 new COVID cases on Thursday; 49 new resident deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 1,878 new cases of COVID-19 since Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,329,867.
The Florida Department of Health reported 1,878 new cases of COVID-19 since Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,329,867.
Jobless claims continue to fall in Florida as state moves to cut unemployment assistance
New jobless claims in Florida continued to slow last week, as the state moves to scale back unemployment assistance for people out of work during the coronavirus pandemic.
New jobless claims in Florida continued to slow last week, as the state moves to scale back unemployment assistance for people out of work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida education board to wade into history debate
The State Board of Education is set to vote next week on a proposal that would place strict guidelines on the way U.S. history is taught in public schools, but opponents argue the measure threatens to obscure the realities of historical events as part of a “culture war.”
The State Board of Education is set to vote next week on a proposal that would place strict guidelines on the way U.S. history is taught in public schools, but opponents argue the measure threatens to obscure the realities of historical events as part of a “culture war.”
Gov. DeSantis criticized for LGBTQ vetoes
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday slashed $900,000 in funding for programs that serve LGBTQ people in Central Florida, including a program that provides mental health services to survivors and family members of victims of the Pulse nightclub mass shooting.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday slashed $900,000 in funding for programs that serve LGBTQ people in Central Florida, including a program that provides mental health services to survivors and family members of victims of the Pulse nightclub mass shooting.
'Don't make me do this!': Body cam video shows shootout involving children
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said a shootout Tuesday night in Enterprise involving children was an incredibly tough call for his deputies.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said a shootout Tuesday night in Enterprise involving children was an incredibly tough call for his deputies.
Good Samaritans help save girl who almost drowned
A child is recovering, after a near-drowning that happened at a Kissimmee-area resort on Tuesday. Good Samaritans pulled her out of the pool at Reunion Resort, rescuers said.
A child is recovering, after a near-drowning that happened at a Kissimmee-area resort on Tuesday. Good Samaritans pulled her out of the pool at Reunion Resort, rescuers said.
Orlando police officers reflect on Pulse tragedy, 5 years later
When the deadly shooting happened at the Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016, Orlando’s finest responded.
When the deadly shooting happened at the Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016, Orlando’s finest responded.
Sheriff Chitwood says DJJ is putting dangerous kids in neighborhood
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is fed up with the Department of Juvenile Justice after he said two kids – a 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl – who ran away from the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home (FUMCH) fired more than 2,000 shots at his deputies.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is fed up with the Department of Juvenile Justice after he said two kids – a 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl – who ran away from the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home (FUMCH) fired more than 2,000 shots at his deputies.
Moody joins other states to challenge Keystone Pipeline cancellation
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden’s decision to revoke a permit for the long-controversial Keystone XL pipeline.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden’s decision to revoke a permit for the long-controversial Keystone XL pipeline.
DeSantis, Moody seek dismissal of protest law challenge
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody are asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a controversial new law aimed at cracking down on violent protests.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody are asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a controversial new law aimed at cracking down on violent protests.
One-on-one with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
Former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson grew up in Brevard County near Cape Canaveral. His grandparents were homesteaders on what is now Kennedy Space Center property. Now, he is spearheading our nation's race to the stars in his new role as NASA’s administrator. He said space is not only in his genes but part of his heritage.
Former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson grew up in Brevard County near Cape Canaveral. His grandparents were homesteaders on what is now Kennedy Space Center property. Now, he is spearheading our nation's race to the stars in his new role as NASA’s administrator. He said space is not only in his genes but part of his heritage.
Florida reports 1,234 new COVID cases on Wednesday; 55 new resident deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 1,234 new cases of COVID-19 since Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,327,989.
The Florida Department of Health reported 1,234 new cases of COVID-19 since Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,327,989.
Haunted houses return to Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens
After a pandemic-induced hiatus, haunted houses will be making a terrifying comeback this fall at Busch Gardens' 22nd annual Howl-O-Scream.
After a pandemic-induced hiatus, haunted houses will be making a terrifying comeback this fall at Busch Gardens' 22nd annual Howl-O-Scream.
DeSantis signs $100B Florida budget after vetoing $1.5B
While pointing to an economic resurgence amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday used his line-item veto power to slash $1.5 billion as he signed a record $100 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
While pointing to an economic resurgence amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday used his line-item veto power to slash $1.5 billion as he signed a record $100 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Florida officials warn of dangerous bear encounters while camping
According to the National Park Service, you should keep your distance from bears and avoid surprising them.
According to the National Park Service, you should keep your distance from bears and avoid surprising them.
Video shows massive, sky high dust devil moving across Central Florida
A powerful dust devil was spotted by FOX 35 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Jayme King and Kari King during an outing in Sanford on Friday.
A powerful dust devil was spotted by FOX 35 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Jayme King and Kari King during an outing in Sanford on Friday.
Carnival Cruise Line receives CDC approval for sailings from Port Canaveral
Carnival Corporation on Friday announced it has received U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) acceptance of its Phase 2A Port Agreements for PortMiami, Port of Galveston, and Port Canaveral.
Carnival Corporation on Friday announced it has received U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) acceptance of its Phase 2A Port Agreements for PortMiami, Port of Galveston, and Port Canaveral.
Deltona woman wakes to find naked stranger in bedroom, deputies say
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 49-year-old man after they say he broke into a home and stood naked in a woman’s bedroom.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 49-year-old man after they say he broke into a home and stood naked in a woman’s bedroom.
2 Villages High School students arrested after allegedly possessing weapon, deputies say
Two students at The Villages High School were arrested on Friday.
Two students at The Villages High School were arrested on Friday.
Immunity to COVID-19 could last for years, new studies suggest
Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.
Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.