Rubio, Demings clash in only debate for U.S. Senate seat ahead of November election

Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and his Democratic challenger, Congresswoman Val Demings, quickly got combative Tuesday as they sought to sway remaining undecided voters in their only head-to-head meeting ahead of the Nov. 8 election for a seat the GOP must retain if it wants to take control of the U.S. Senate.

Central Florida counties spraying for mosquitos from the sky

Counties like Orange, Seminole, Brevard and Flagler are starting to spray for mosquitos from planes in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

Dead snails, potentially in the millions, line Lake Monroe following Hurricane Ian

The edge of Lake Monroe in Sanford has a new look these days. It’s covered in hundreds of thousands – if not millions – of dead snails. If you live near there and haven’t seen them, you’ve probably smelled them.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.