Hurricane Ian claims in Florida highest out of Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota counties
Hard-hit Lee, Charlotte and Sarasota counties accounted for nearly 62 percent of insurance claims reported as of Monday from Hurricane Ian, according to data posted online by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.
Her angel: Neighbor helps buy scooter for Florida mom left partially paralyzed after stroke
Paola Buendia's life was turned upside down several months ago after she suffered a stroke.
Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
Florida residents forced to use portable toilets as sewage pumps remain offline due to Ian flooding
People in the Stone Island neighborhood have had their sewage pumps turned off for about two weeks, and they're not going to be turned on until the water recedes.
Volusia County beach officials urge caution amid major damage, debris from Ian
People visiting Volusia County’s beaches are seeing major damage left behind by Tropical Storm Ian.
A history of Halloween candy: Trends and costs through the years
Enjoying Halloween candy and celebrating the spooky season transcends generations as new traditions mesh together with the nostalgic and older trends.
Here's when Florida's Pandemic EBT benefits will be issued
Beginning in October, Florida students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch will be eligible for a Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT).
State’s tourism-marketing agency Visit Florida launches post-Hurricane Ian ad campaign
Florida’s tourism-marketing agency has put together a promotional campaign, with an initial cost of about $2.7 million, to highlight parts of the state not ravaged by Hurricane Ian.
This weekend’s college football on FOX: Michigan vs. Penn State highlights big divisional matchups in Week 7
Heading into the midway point of the season, four teams in this weekend’s games have a chance to move a step closer to capturing a division title.
Bikers pour into Daytona Beach for 30th annual Biketoberfest
Despite local impacts from Tropical Storm Ian, businesses and tourism officials are anticipating a big turnout for the annual Biketoberfest festival.
More than 200K Floridians have voted by mail, data shows
With an increase of about 71,000 from Tuesday, more than 201,000 Floridians had voted by mail as of Wednesday morning, according to data posted on the state Division of Elections website.
Florida bicyclist found with enough fentanyl to kill 4,000 people, deputies say
A 53-year-old man who was riding a bike in Flagler County was arrested after a deputy found enough fentanyl on the man to kill 4,000 people.
WATCH: Bodycam released of Florida student accused of body-slamming officer during school fight
The St. Cloud Police Department has released body camera video that allegedly recorded a high school student picking up a police officer and slamming him to the ground during a fight.
Giving school buses green lights improves student safety, reduces fuel consumption: new study
Study shows priority green lights get students to class on time more frequently, improving safety and reducing fuel consumption
Florida to receive $2.65 billion for transportation projects as part of infrastructure law
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that Florida is slated to get $2.65 billion this fiscal year for transportation projects as part of a major federal infrastructure law.
Search and rescue team of specialists from Alachua and Marion counties return from Ian recovery
A 27-member team comprised of search and rescue specialists from Alachua and Marion counties has returned following a two-week mission to assist in rescue and recovery efforts in Southwest Florida.
Florida GOP lawmakers seek shield in congressional redistricting fight
Six lawmakers, including House Speaker Chris Sprowls, and legislative staff members have asked a judge for a protective order that would shield them from testifying in a lawsuit about the constitutionality of a new congressional redistricting plan.
Group suing Gov. DeSantis over migrant flight records
An open-government group Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to force Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to release additional records about a controversial decision last month to fly migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
Map: Instacart reveals America’s Halloween candy obsessions
The country is pretty evenly split over the top rival sweet treats purchased around Halloween.
Nonprofit K9s United accepting preorders for Florida-approved specialty license plate
A national nonprofit dedicated to supporting law enforcement K9 units with equipment and training is accepting preorders for its Florida-approved specialty license plate.