Flagler sheriff announces two arrests after extensive, months-long manhunt

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office has arrested two men in a murder case that Sheriff Rick Staly described as the most extensive investigation in the modern history of his office.

FOX 35 seeks answers to why some nursing homes still wait for COVID-19 vaccine

Many long-term care facilities across Florida had hoped to have had their residents and staff vaccinated by now. For several of those facilities, it hasn’t happened.

Volusia sheriff expresses outrage over death of Capitol Police officer

One of Central Florida's top law enforcement officers is sounding off on Wednesday's riot inside the U.S. Capitol Building and the subsequent announcement that a police officer was fatally injured during the alleged insurrection.

Florida prosecutor to pursue Capitol 'criminals'

Lawrence Keefe, the U.S. attorney for Florida’s Northern District, vowed to identify and prosecute individuals who engaged in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

New congresswoman from Gainesville reacts to rioters at U.S. Capitol

Congresswoman Kat Cammack from Gainesville, Florida was sworn into Congress over the weekend, and just four days into the job, she found herself on the House Chamber floors watching rioters trying to break through the doors.

Penalties proposed for leaving dogs, cats behind in severe weather

People repeatedly leaving tethered pet dogs or cats outside in severe weather could face fines reaching $500, under a measure proposed Wednesday by state Rep. Emily Slosberg.

Florida politicians react to 'dark moment' in nation's history

Florida Republicans decried scenes of chaos and violence in the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building and shut down congressional debate over the certification of the 2020 presidential election.

Legislation floats local preemption for Florida's seaports

Local governments would be unable to impose a wide variety of regulations on any of the state’s 15 seaports, under a bill filed Tuesday by Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton.

Scott, Rubio remain mum on election certification vote

Amid increasing pressure from outgoing President Donald Trump, Florida Republican U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are staying tight-lipped on how they will vote Wednesday when Congress is set to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Spectators moved online for annual Epiphany celebration dive

Divers will soon take to the water in Tarpon Springs for the annual Epiphany celebration. The historic event usually attracts thousands of people, but because of the pandemic things will look much different this year.

Florida teachers, school staff not prioritized for vaccinations

Emphasizing that his focus remains on Florida's elderly population, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said teachers and school staff should not expect to be prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19 --- at least for now.

Judge to weigh case on Florida's unemployment problems

A Leon County circuit judge has scheduled a hearing next month to decide whether to toss out a class-action lawsuit that seeks damages because of problems with the state’s unemployment-compensation system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marion COVID-19 vaccination registration temporarily suspended

COVID-19 vaccine registration for residents age 65 or older has been suspended in Marion County, the Department of Health in Marion County announced on Monday.

Governor plans to use churches, testing sites for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing with a frantic demand for COVID-19 vaccinations across the state, promised Monday that he would strip allotments from hospitals that don’t use them quickly enough and shift the doses to other health-care providers.

Florida reports evidence of first UK COVID-19 variant in state

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) reports it has evidence of the first identified case of the United Kingdom COVID-19 variant in Martin County.