DeSantis seeks to end spending on diversity programs in state colleges

DeSantis seeks to end spending on diversity programs in state colleges

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday rolled out a slate of higher-education proposals that included eliminating spending on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, a move the governor said would lead such programs to “wither on the vine.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday rolled out a slate of higher-education proposals that included eliminating spending on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, a move the governor said would lead such programs to “wither on the vine.”

Lakeland police believe 4 suspects involved in drive-by shooting that wounded 11

Lakeland police believe 4 suspects involved in drive-by shooting that wounded 11

The police chief of Lakeland said one more person showed up at a hospital after Monday's drive-by shooting, bringing the total number of victims to 11. 

The police chief of Lakeland said one more person showed up at a hospital after Monday's drive-by shooting, bringing the total number of victims to 11. 

Damaged traffic lights in Florida may take over a year to replace, officials say

Damaged traffic lights in Florida may take over a year to replace, officials say

You may have seen videos before of traffic lights shaking wildly from the wind during storms. The Florida Department of Transportation changed its regulations a while back to mandate sturdier masts to prevent that from happening, but they turn out to be a real hassle to replace these days.

You may have seen videos before of traffic lights shaking wildly from the wind during storms. The Florida Department of Transportation changed its regulations a while back to mandate sturdier masts to prevent that from happening, but they turn out to be a real hassle to replace these days.

Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers in estimated $613 million jackpot

Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers in estimated $613 million jackpot

Monday night's jackpot is worth an estimated $613 million after there were no winning tickets that matched all six numbers drawn in Saturday night's Powerball drawing.

Monday night's jackpot is worth an estimated $613 million after there were no winning tickets that matched all six numbers drawn in Saturday night's Powerball drawing.

10 injured in Lakeland shooting, investigators search for vehicle involved

10 injured in Lakeland shooting, investigators search for vehicle involved

Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters. 

Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters. 

Donald Trump allowed back on Facebook, Instagram: Reaction following Meta's decision to reinstate

Donald Trump allowed back on Facebook, Instagram: Reaction following Meta's decision to reinstate

Former president Donald Trump was suspended from Facebook and Instagram for two years after the company that owns those sites, Meta, found he used those platforms to incite violence at the Capitol on January 6th.

Former president Donald Trump was suspended from Facebook and Instagram for two years after the company that owns those sites, Meta, found he used those platforms to incite violence at the Capitol on January 6th.

New specialty Florida license plate: University of Georgia Dawgs

New specialty Florida license plate: University of Georgia Dawgs

The University of Georgia will soon start to appear on Florida license plates, as its supporters have reached a presale benchmark for a specialty plate.

The University of Georgia will soon start to appear on Florida license plates, as its supporters have reached a presale benchmark for a specialty plate.

Gabby Petito's parents granted request to add Laundrie family lawyer to case against Brian's parents

Gabby Petito's parents granted request to add Laundrie family lawyer to case against Brian's parents

A Sarasota judge has agreed to add Brian Laundrie’s former family lawyer as a co-defendant in a lawsuit against Brian’s parents for damages related to the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito. 

A Sarasota judge has agreed to add Brian Laundrie’s former family lawyer as a co-defendant in a lawsuit against Brian’s parents for damages related to the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito. 

Oscars 2023: List of best picture nominees and what our critics thought

Oscars 2023: List of best picture nominees and what our critics thought

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” led the Oscar nominations, picking up 11 nods. “The Banshees of Inisherin” and the German-language “All Quiet on the Western Front” each had nine.

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” led the Oscar nominations, picking up 11 nods. “The Banshees of Inisherin” and the German-language “All Quiet on the Western Front” each had nine.

Florida woman accused of killing dying husband may be granted bond, attorney says

Florida woman accused of killing dying husband may be granted bond, attorney says

Ellen Gilland faces a charge of premeditated first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of her terminally ill husband. She was denied bond over the weekend but one attorney says there may be an argument for her release.

Ellen Gilland faces a charge of premeditated first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of her terminally ill husband. She was denied bond over the weekend but one attorney says there may be an argument for her release.

DeSantis calls for teacher pay hikes, partisan school elections while attacking unions

DeSantis calls for teacher pay hikes, partisan school elections while attacking unions

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday called for another round of teacher pay hikes, while taking aim at teachers unions and calling for partisan elections and stricter term limits for school-board members.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday called for another round of teacher pay hikes, while taking aim at teachers unions and calling for partisan elections and stricter term limits for school-board members.

Prescribed burn in Ocala National Forest leads to super fog conditions

Prescribed burn in Ocala National Forest leads to super fog conditions

Early Thursday morning, a prescribed burn in the Ocala National Forest caused a super fog event in Marion County off Highway 314. The blinding fog led to chaos on the rural highway causing multiple vehicles to crash.

Early Thursday morning, a prescribed burn in the Ocala National Forest caused a super fog event in Marion County off Highway 314. The blinding fog led to chaos on the rural highway causing multiple vehicles to crash.

Florida couple spots endangered whale right outside their window

Florida couple spots endangered whale right outside their window

A couple in New Smyrna Beach saw something they will never forget. It happened as Andrew Johnston and Megan Seamans said they were going through the process of moving into their new place in New Smyrna.

A couple in New Smyrna Beach saw something they will never forget. It happened as Andrew Johnston and Megan Seamans said they were going through the process of moving into their new place in New Smyrna.

Florida Missing Child Alert issued for SW Florida teen

Florida Missing Child Alert issued for SW Florida teen

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is searching for a 13-year-old girl who has been reported missing from the 4000th block of Ford Street in Fort Myers. 

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is searching for a 13-year-old girl who has been reported missing from the 4000th block of Ford Street in Fort Myers.