Police: Boy, 14, dies in crash after taking grandmother's SUV for joyride
An SUV was ripped in half after crashing into a utility pole in Ocala. A 14-year-old was behind the wheel and pronounced dead at the scene.
An SUV was ripped in half after crashing into a utility pole in Ocala. A 14-year-old was behind the wheel and pronounced dead at the scene.
Central Florida leaders, law enforcement react to Derek Chauvin verdict
Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd.
Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd.
Florida House Republicans reject effort to boost jobless benefits
House Republicans on Tuesday rejected Democratic efforts to increase unemployment assistance. Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, sought to boost the maximum unemployment benefit from $275 a week to $375 a week. She said the pandemic showed that current payments are not enough for unemployed people to survive and get back on their feet.
House Republicans on Tuesday rejected Democratic efforts to increase unemployment assistance. Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, sought to boost the maximum unemployment benefit from $275 a week to $375 a week. She said the pandemic showed that current payments are not enough for unemployed people to survive and get back on their feet.
Florida reports 5,645 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday; 62 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,645 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,178,783.
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,645 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,178,783.
Derek Chauvin verdict: What happens next? 3 other officers charged in George Floyd death to be tried
Three former Minneapolis police officers are next to go to trial in the death of George Floyd after a jury found former officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Three former Minneapolis police officers are next to go to trial in the death of George Floyd after a jury found former officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Transgender athlete bill stalls in Fla. Senate
A proposal that would make it more difficult for transgender female athletes to compete on girls’ and women’s high-school and college teams stalled Tuesday in a state Senate panel.
A proposal that would make it more difficult for transgender female athletes to compete on girls’ and women’s high-school and college teams stalled Tuesday in a state Senate panel.
'Doge Day': Cryptocurrency fans aim to drive Dogecoin value up
Dogecoin is having its day. Fans of the cryptocurrency are touting April 20 as “Doge Day” and imploring each other to get its value up to $1.
Dogecoin is having its day. Fans of the cryptocurrency are touting April 20 as “Doge Day” and imploring each other to get its value up to $1.
What is Dogecoin? A joke that became a popular cryptocurrency
'Let's be very clear. This is a bubble,' cryptocurrency founder Charles Hoskinson said of the Doge surge.
'Let's be very clear. This is a bubble,' cryptocurrency founder Charles Hoskinson said of the Doge surge.
Contentious elections bill ready for Senate vote
The committee spent less than 30 minutes Tuesday considering the package.
The committee spent less than 30 minutes Tuesday considering the package.
Anonymous donor uses ‘Dogecoin’ earnings to pay adoption fees at Daytona shelter
An anonymous donor has made it easier for dogs at the Halifax Humane Society to find a forever home thanks to a cryptocurrency investment.
An anonymous donor has made it easier for dogs at the Halifax Humane Society to find a forever home thanks to a cryptocurrency investment.
COVID-19 'passport' ban added to emergency bill
A House committee Monday approved a proposal that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 “passports” that would show people have been vaccinated.
A House committee Monday approved a proposal that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 “passports” that would show people have been vaccinated.
Powerful EF-1 tornado strikes near Ocala, according to NWS
A tornado left a trail of damage in Marion County on Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
A tornado left a trail of damage in Marion County on Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Florida mother and nurse finally leaves hospital after 111 days fighting coronavirus
A 32-year-old nurse and mother who has been fighting for her life due to COVID-19 was finally discharged from the hospital after more than 100 days.
A 32-year-old nurse and mother who has been fighting for her life due to COVID-19 was finally discharged from the hospital after more than 100 days.
WWII plane pilot hailed a hero after emergency landing in Cocoa Beach
A World War II-era plane crash-landed in the ocean off Cocoa Beach on Saturday. Everyone was lucky to make it out alive. Some are comparing that pilot to Captain Sully who landed a plane on the Hudson River more than a decade ago.
A World War II-era plane crash-landed in the ocean off Cocoa Beach on Saturday. Everyone was lucky to make it out alive. Some are comparing that pilot to Captain Sully who landed a plane on the Hudson River more than a decade ago.
EF-1 tornado touches down near Ocala
A business owner in Ocala is trying to pick up the pieces after a powerful EF-1 tornado tore through the property.
A business owner in Ocala is trying to pick up the pieces after a powerful EF-1 tornado tore through the property.
Vote-by-mail overhaul heads to Florida House floor
A Florida House panel on Monday approved changes to an elections package that would make it more difficult to vote by mail, an effort mirrored in dozens of other Republican-controlled statehouses throughout the country after former President Donald Trump’s loss to Democrat Joe Biden in November.
A Florida House panel on Monday approved changes to an elections package that would make it more difficult to vote by mail, an effort mirrored in dozens of other Republican-controlled statehouses throughout the country after former President Donald Trump’s loss to Democrat Joe Biden in November.
Florida reports 4,237 new coronavirus cases on Monday; 32 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 4,237 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,173,138.
The Florida Department of Health reported 4,237 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,173,138.
Reward offered for information in case of 26 abandoned puppies, dogs
The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County is offering a $4,500 reward for any information leading to an arrest and conviction into an animal abuse investigation.
The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County is offering a $4,500 reward for any information leading to an arrest and conviction into an animal abuse investigation.
Orlando activists speaking out against Florida's 'anti-riot' bill
As the controversial "anti-riot" bill sits on the desk of Florida Gov. Ron Desantis, Orlando activists are speaking out against it.
As the controversial "anti-riot" bill sits on the desk of Florida Gov. Ron Desantis, Orlando activists are speaking out against it.
'We are really excited and ready to go': SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts speak about upcoming mission
The international team of the Crew-2 mission is bringing together astronauts from the US, Europe, and Japan.
The international team of the Crew-2 mission is bringing together astronauts from the US, Europe, and Japan.