Gas prices down for Memorial Day weekend
The AAA auto club said Monday that the average gas price in Florida was $2.87 a gallon, down 2 cents from last week.
The AAA auto club said Monday that the average gas price in Florida was $2.87 a gallon, down 2 cents from last week.
Fire guts Winter Haven restaurant; cooking oil accident blamed
Popular Winter Haven restaurant Floridino’s Italian Kitchen is closed after fire ripped through the building as employees prepared to open Sunday morning.
Popular Winter Haven restaurant Floridino’s Italian Kitchen is closed after fire ripped through the building as employees prepared to open Sunday morning.
NOAA predicts active hurricane season as forecasters eye 2 Atlantic disturbances
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center announced their 2021 hurricane season outlook, which suggests the United States should brace for another active season. Meanwhile, forecasters were watching two disturbances in the Atlantic.
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center announced their 2021 hurricane season outlook, which suggests the United States should brace for another active season. Meanwhile, forecasters were watching two disturbances in the Atlantic.
Fleet of unmarked law enforcement vehicles aims to make I-4 safer
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched a stealthy new initiative to catch speeders and reckless drivers along busy Interstate 4, which has sometimes been called the most dangerous road in America.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched a stealthy new initiative to catch speeders and reckless drivers along busy Interstate 4, which has sometimes been called the most dangerous road in America.
Hand sanitizer recall expands again; testing detected methanol, FDA says
Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.
Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.
Governor introduces new 'Freedom Week' sales tax holiday
The governor also announced a permanent sales tax exemption on items for senior citizens.
The governor also announced a permanent sales tax exemption on items for senior citizens.
Man accused of placing grenade in roadway, then calling 911 to report
A Daytona Beach man is accused of planting an inert grenade in a roadway before calling 911 to report the incident.
A Daytona Beach man is accused of planting an inert grenade in a roadway before calling 911 to report the incident.
Florida reports 2,893 new COVID cases; 76 new resident deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 2,893 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,302,489.
The Florida Department of Health reported 2,893 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,302,489.
Florida holding first in-person, unclaimed property auction since pandemic
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis oversees the Division of Unclaimed Property, which will be hosting its first in-person unclaimed property auction in more than a year this weekend in Miami.
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis oversees the Division of Unclaimed Property, which will be hosting its first in-person unclaimed property auction in more than a year this weekend in Miami.
PCSO: 2 teens arrested for shooting 3 kids with pellet gun, capturing it on cell phone video
Jordan Hawes, 18, and a 17-year-old male have been arrested after deputies say the pair drove around a Polk County park and shot three children with a pellet gun.
Jordan Hawes, 18, and a 17-year-old male have been arrested after deputies say the pair drove around a Polk County park and shot three children with a pellet gun.
When Florida will be expanding gambling, possible court challenges, and what it means
Florida lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to a 30-year sports-betting deal with the Seminole Tribe that promises to rake $2.5 billion into state coffers over the first five years of the agreement.
Florida lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to a 30-year sports-betting deal with the Seminole Tribe that promises to rake $2.5 billion into state coffers over the first five years of the agreement.
FOX Entertainment teases unscripted series featuring Super Bowl champ Tom Brady
During its upfront presentation for advertisers, FOX Entertainment revealed a potential upcoming project starring seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.
During its upfront presentation for advertisers, FOX Entertainment revealed a potential upcoming project starring seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.
Massive iceball crashes through roof of Florida home
A Florida homeowner had a startling and confusing morning after a huge chunk of ice crashed through the edge of her roof Thursday.
A Florida homeowner had a startling and confusing morning after a huge chunk of ice crashed through the edge of her roof Thursday.
Dashcam of Florida patrol vehicle captures car being swiped, flipped
The Ocala Police Department said that the crash happened directly in front of one of their unmarked units on Tuesday.
The Ocala Police Department said that the crash happened directly in front of one of their unmarked units on Tuesday.
Florida's new voting law target of another lawsuit
Florida voting rights advocates have filed a lawsuit against the election law Governor DeSantis signed earlier this month.
Florida voting rights advocates have filed a lawsuit against the election law Governor DeSantis signed earlier this month.
Gambling deal teed up for final approval
With legal battles looming over the expansion of gambling in Florida, lawmakers are poised to pass a sweeping deal that would give the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout the state in exchange for a promise of at least $2.5 billion over the first five years of a three-decade pact.
With legal battles looming over the expansion of gambling in Florida, lawmakers are poised to pass a sweeping deal that would give the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout the state in exchange for a promise of at least $2.5 billion over the first five years of a three-decade pact.
Doctors seek veto of 'bill of rights' for Florida parents
Some of the state’s largest physician associations are asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill (HB 241) that would put into law a “parents’ bill of rights.”
Some of the state’s largest physician associations are asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill (HB 241) that would put into law a “parents’ bill of rights.”
Report: Val Demings considering run for statewide office, possibly challenging DeSantis or Rubio
Rumors are swirling that Rep. Val Demings is considering a run for a statewide office, possibly for governor or senator in 2022.
Rumors are swirling that Rep. Val Demings is considering a run for a statewide office, possibly for governor or senator in 2022.
Attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old girl caught by surveillance camera in West Pensacola
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an attempted kidnapper who tried to snatch a girl at her bus stop in West Pensacola Tuesday morning.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an attempted kidnapper who tried to snatch a girl at her bus stop in West Pensacola Tuesday morning.
New comedies, competitions and drama: FOX announces 2021-2022 primetime lineup
FOX announced its primetime lineup for 2021-2022, which is full of new competitions, returning favorites and nail-biting drama.
FOX announced its primetime lineup for 2021-2022, which is full of new competitions, returning favorites and nail-biting drama.