CDC: Florida infant contracts monkeypox, youngest patient infected in state to date

An infant less than two months old in Florida contracted monkeypox likely from a household exposure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a news release Monday.

Paid your student loans during the pandemic? Here's how to get a refund

Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness.

Florida lawmakers back property insurer ratings proposal

With one lawmaker likening Florida’s troubled property-insurance market to a “mountain tumbling,” a legislative panel Friday approved a proposal to spend $1.5 million to look at alternatives for insurers to get adequate financial ratings.

Florida tops 80K COVID-19 deaths since start of pandemic

Passing another grim milestone, more than 80,000 Florida residents have died of COVID-19 since the pandemic started in early 2020.

King Charles III to be formally proclaimed monarch in Accession Council: How and when to watch

Charles, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne, became King Charles III on Thursday following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. No date has been set for his coronation.

Hardee County teen found safe following Missing Child Alert

A Hardee County teen who was the subject of a statewide Missing Child Alert has been safely located. No additional details were reported. 

Here are the top 20 cities for Generation Z in 2022

A recent real estate study finds that the most appealing destinations for Gen Zers are based in the Northeast, Midwest, and Southwest.

September's harvest moon: What to know

The next full moon is the harvest moon. Stargazers can see it, appearing opposite the sun in Earth-based longitude, at 5:59 a.m. ET on Saturday morning.

Target car seat trade-in: How to get your coupon

The car seat trade in is held twice per year and is a part of Target's efforts to attain zero waste to landfill in U.S. operations by 2030.

Florida man who replaced teen's medication with laxatives found guilty

A Florida man has been found guilty after a woman reported that her 14-year-old son's medication had been tampered with back in 2019.

Queen Elizabeth II gifted Lakeland with pair of swans in 1957

Queen Elizabeth left her mark in Polk County back in 1957 when she gifted a pair of royal swans to Lakeland. To this day, swans remain an iconic part of the city's culture.

New body camera video released in arrest of Florida man who lost eye

A new video shows the moments that a man was arrested in Gainesville. That man blames the loss of one of his eyes on an aggressive K-9.

Federal judge criticizes Florida on additional medical-marijuana licenses

An appeals-court judge this week chided Florida health officials for not following up on promises to grant additional medical-marijuana licenses as required by state law, saying potential applicants are “understandably frustrated” and offering a legal playbook for entrepreneurs who have been shut out of the cannabis market for years.

Queen Elizabeth sailed into Tampa Bay aboard royal yacht during 1991 visit

Among her worldly travels, Queen Elizabeth made a visit to Tampa more than 30 years ago. As many in the Tampa Bay area slept, the queen's yacht headed for Harbor Island in 1991.

Gov. DeSantis seeks to expand toll relief through discounts

After establishing a six-month program to save certain commuters about $10 a month on tolls, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to expand the program next year.