Ben Sasse leaves U.S. Senate, starts at UF on Feb. 6
Nebraska Republican Ben Sasse resigned from the U.S. Senate on Monday as he prepares to take over as University of Florida president on Feb. 6.
2nd bald eagle egg hatches in Southwest Florida nest
The second of two eggs in the nest of bald eagles Harriet and M15 has hatched.
Idaho murder victims: Who were Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen
The college town of Moscow, Idaho is still reeling from the loss of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen.
Universal Studios' Super Nintendo World website crashes as preview tickets go on sale
A "temporary network outage" has forced the delay for Passholder Reservations of Super Nintendo World coming to Universal Studios Hollywood.
UF says no 'standing' to review Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's COVID-19 guidance
A person of interest in the investigation into the murder of a Mount Dora couple inside their retirement community home has been identified.
Mount Dora double homicide: What we know about person of interest in deaths of Florida couple
A person of interest in the investigation into the murders of a Florida couple killed inside their Mount Dora retirement community home has been identified.
Travel agent offers tips on how to keep track of luggage when flying
Southwest Airlines is still working to get luggage to customers who have been without their things since the end of December. One section on the bottom floor of OIA is still blocked off for Southwest Airlines and hundreds of suitcases are lined up.
Mount Dora police: Person of interest in murder of Florida couple in custody
A woman has been taken into custody as a person of interest in the murders of a Florida husband and wife at a senior living community over New Year's weekend, police announced during a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
Disney sues Florida online retailer selling knock-off Mickey ears
Disney sent multiple cease-and-desist letters to The Secret Disney Group before filing lawsuit.
The new omicron subvariant XBB.1.5: What you must know now
The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
SpaceX successfully launches first mission of 2023 from Florida's Space Coast
SpaceX is eyeing Tuesday morning for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket that will represent the space company's sixth dedicated smallsat rideshare mission, dubbed Transporter-6.
FAA: Computer issue that delayed Florida flights has been resolved
The Federal Aviation Administration said a computer issue with one of its air traffic systems – which prompted flight delays at several Florida airports – has been resolved, and that it was working to resume its normal flight schedules.
FHP: 3 dead in 21-vehicle pileup on Interstate 75 in Florida
Three people have died after 21 vehicles crashed on Interstate 75 in northern Florida on Monday.
Poor hydration linked to early aging, chronic disease, and early death, study suggests
“The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” one of the study authors said the findings from the NIH.
Tampa Bay Bucs' Blaine Gabbert helps rescue passengers after helicopter crash near Davis Islands
After a helicopter plunged into Hillsborough Bay off Davis Islands, the occupants were able to escape the aircraft – but it was the jet ski riders that lifted them out of the water. One of them was the Buccaneers' backup quarterback, Blaine Gabbert.
New Year's: History of lucky food traditions including tamales, pork and sauerkraut
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
Police: Lakeland divers find mother, 2 children dead in submerged car in lake
Divers found the bodies of a 35-year-old mother and her two young sons, ages 4 and 9, inside the submerged car. Investigators said they did not believe the vehicle ended up in the water as the result of a traffic crash.
FSU fans excited about the future of football program after Cheez-It Bowl win over Sooners
Florida State made its first bowl game appearance since the 2019 season on Thursday night at Camping World Stadium. The Seminoles defeated Oklahoma 35-32. This is a fan base who was starving to see their team back in the postseason.
Top Florida education official tapped for Arkansas Education Secretary
Incoming Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Thursday she will nominate Jacob Oliva, a senior chancellor at the Florida Department of Education, to become the Arkansas education secretary.
Cheez-It Bowl Game Day: What to know before match featuring Florida State vs. Oklahoma
The Cheez-It Bowl will be played on Thursday, Dec. 29, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando with kick-off set for 5:30 p.m.