Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study suggests

While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.

Time zone debate hits the moon; world asks what time is it really on the lunar body?

A joint international effort is underway to set a time zone on the moon. The natural satellite makes a complete orbit around Earth every 27 days, but the moon takes nearly 30 days to complete a full lunar day.

Death penalty for child rapists? Florida lawmakers to debate proposals

Republican lawmakers Wednesday filed proposals that seek to allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual battery on children under age 12.

Florida’s sea turtle season begins but some nests already dot the landscape

Right on cue and even a bit early on some beaches, the 2023 sea turtle nesting season is already underway in Florida, with the spotting of at least two nests before the annual March 1 start.

Red tide suspected culprit in rescue of 2 manatees in Southwest Florida, FWC says

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said two manatees were rescued over the weekend showing signs of lethargy, possibly tied to red tide. Both were transported to SeaWorld Orlando for study and rehabilitation. 

Universal school choice grows in popularity as more GOP-led states expand options for students

Many states across the U.S. have adopted some sort of school choice program, allowing students in specific circumstances to use state funds to go to the school of their choice, but the concept of granting all school children this ability is growing in popularity, with several states either adopting such plans this year or moving in that direction.

Controversial Florida education law on sexual orientation, gender identity could be expanded

A House Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal that would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade, expanding a controversial 2022 law that prohibited such instruction in early grades.

Train carrying propane derails in Manatee County, but no leaks detected: officials

A propane tanker carrying thousands of gallons of fuel toppled over in Manatee County, along with several other cars. Officials are now trying to determine the safest clean-up route.

Former NFL player Zac Stacy sentenced to 6 months in jail after attacking ex

Former NFL running back Zac Stacy has been sentenced to six months in jail with probation stemming from a domestic incident over two years ago.

Burny Mattinson, Disney animator and longest-serving employee, dies at 87

Mattinson worked for the company for 70 years. His credits include "Mickey’s Christmas Carol," "The Great Mouse Detective," "Lady and the Tramp," and "One Hundred and One Dalmatians."

U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Crosley Green case

A man who was recently released from prison after 32 years behind bars is likely heading back behind bars.

Video shows moment deputies say Florida teacher's aide is knocked unconscious by student upset she took Switch

New surveillance video has been released by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office which appears to show a Florida high school student knocking a school employee unconscious, investigators said.

UCF students working on report they never imagined: the death of a journalism school alumnus

A memorial in honor of Spectrum News 13 Reporter Dylan Lyons now sits outside the Nicholson School of Communications at the University of Central Florida, Lyons’ alma mater.

White House criticizes Florida proposals allowing people to carry concealed weapons without licenses

A day after an Orlando television reporter was killed on the job, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Thursday criticized Florida Republican leaders for proposals that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without licenses.