Brevard leads Florida counties in manatee deaths in 2021

More than 400 manatees have died this year, with more than a third in Brevard County alone. In fact, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said more manatees have died in Brevard County than in any other Florida county.

School-zone camera proposals touted by Florida lawmakers

Pointing to a need to better protect children, South Florida lawmakers Tuesday sought to build support for House and Senate proposals (HB 357 and SB 1474) that would allow local governments to install school-zone traffic cameras.

Florida Rep. calls on Gov. DeSantis to eliminate vaccine permission form

People under 65 who are "extremely vulnerable" to COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions must have a form signed by their physician to get vaccinated.

Over 3.6M vaccinated, under 5K new COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday

State healthcare agencies on Tuesday reported an increase of 4,426 new coronavirus cases from a Monday count. The Florida Department of Health also logged an additional 125 deaths.

Man arrested after dog found tied to tree and shot, police say

A man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after a dog was discovered tied to a tree and shot, according to the Cocoa Police Department. The dog had to be euthanized because of its injuries, officials say.

Deloitte defends work on Florida's unemployment system

Officials from a company that played a key role in setting up Florida’s much-criticized online unemployment system defended the firm’s work Monday, as Democratic lawmakers argued it launched “something that wasn't ready” and was designed by the state to fail.

Video appears to show biker jumping over rising drawbridge in Daytona Beach

Video surveillance appears to show a motorcyclist jumping over a rising draw bridge in Daytona Beach, Florida, where the annual Bike Week gathering now is underway.

Orlando City SC unveils 2021 Thick N Thin home uniform kit

Orlando City has revealed its newest kit with the 2021 Thick N Thin Home Kit, its latest addition to its collection.

Florida reports 5,975 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, 135 more resident deaths

State healthcare agencies on Friday released the latest coronavirus numbers in Florida, reporting an increase of 5,975 new cases from a Thursday count.

Woman walked into home, grabbed child in attempted kidnapping, deputies say

Flagler County sheriff's deputies say a woman walked into a family's home and grabbed a toddler by the arm. The toddler has since been reunited with family.

FOX 35 EXCLUSIVE: Golden Corral emerges from bankruptcy, hires nearly 1,700

The country’s largest Golden Corral franchisee has emerged from bankruptcy. With that, nearly 1,700 jobs have been saved at a time when a lot of people are still out of work.

Bill requires stray rocket parts to be returned or face possible jail time

Legislation is moving forward in Florida to require people to return rocket parts that might be recovered following a launch. Authorities warn that the parts could be dangerous, could contain intellectual property, or is relevant to national security. Ultimately, lawmakers say the parts belong to the manufacturers and more and more parts are being recycled for future launches.

Florida tuition waiver for grand-kids who live out of state advances

A proposal is advancing in the House that would allow high-performing students who live outside of Florida to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities if their grandparents reside in the Sunshine State.

6,118 new COVID-19 cases reported in Florida on Thursday, 120 resident deaths

State healthcare agencies on Thursday released the latest coronavirus numbers in Florida, reporting an increase of 6,118 new cases from a Wednesday count.

All Florida teachers, daycare workers now eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine at CVS

All of Florida's teachers, along with daycare and preschool workers, are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine and CVS has announced their pharmacies are now accepting appointments.

Starship SN10 a 'success' despite explosion after landing

It looked as though the test flight of the SpaceX Starship SN10 went well. However, shortly after landing, the rocket exploded. One space industry analyst said it should still be considered a success.