Colleges, universities could sponsor charter schools

The Senate on Monday passed a measure that could lead to state colleges and universities sponsoring charter schools.

School voucher expansion going to DeSantis

Moving Florida a step closer to a major expansion of school vouchers, the Senate on Monday passed a measure that would widen eligibility for taxpayer-funded aid to send children to private schools.

U.S. Census: Florida to gain congressional seat next year, bringing total to 28

With continuing population growth, Florida will gain one congressional seat next year, bringing its total to 28, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday.

FOX 35 Storm Alert Day: Severe weather possible Sunday

Strong to severe storms are moving across the southeast tonight and on Saturday. These storms will move into North Central Florida around midnight Saturday and push south through the early morning hours on Sunday.

Flagler County man arrested for alleged chaos in an intersection, hotel

Investigators say traffic camera video shows a driver pull up, get out of a car and open another driver’s door. But that’s not all the man is accused of doing.

DeSantis reaches agreement with Seminole Tribe to expand gambling in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has reached an agreement with the Seminole Tribe that would greatly expand gambling in the state, including the introduction of legalized sports wagering.

Florida Silver Alert issued for New Smyrna Beach man, 81

Please be on the lookout for a New Smyrna Beach resident who is missing and considered endangered. A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for Daniel Herlin, 81

Florida reports 5,464 new coronavirus cases on Friday; 63 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health reported 5,464 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,196,502.

Florida McDonald's offers $50 just to show up for job interview

A McDonald's location is so desperate for workers that it has offered people $50 just to show up for a job interview.

School resource officer stops armed robbery suspect

School Resource Officer Willie Chirillo is being hailed as a hero in Daytona Beach for her brave actions on Tuesday.

Lawyer speaks out after filing lawsuit against anti-riot law

An Orlando civil rights attorney has filed a federal lawsuit against the new anti-riot law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday.

Old citrus trees anchored to the bottom of Lake Apopka to attract fish

More fish will soon be swimming in Lake Apopka. It’s all part of a new environmental project that will make many anglers happy.

DeSantis, Seminole Tribe hammer out gambling deal

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe are set to sign off on a sweeping gambling deal that would bring sports betting to Florida and rake at least $2.5 billion into state coffers over the next five years, according to sources in the governor’s office.

Hiram C. Powell named Interim President of Bethune-Cookman University

Hiram C. Powell, Ph.D., has been named Interim President of Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) after a vote by the university’s Board of Trustees on Thursday.

Man accused of 2018 shooting at Marion County high school sentenced

A man accused of walking onto the campus of a Marion County high school in 2018 and shooting a student has been sentenced to 30 years in prison with an additional 30 years of probation after release.

Florida lawmakers pass moment of silence

Florida public-school students might soon have a required moment of silence at the start of each day, under a measure passed Thursday by the Florida Senate and headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk.