Florida offers stopgap amid insurance worries

Amid fears that a financial-ratings agency will downgrade numerous property-insurance companies, Florida regulators Wednesday announced a stopgap plan to try to make sure homeowners can maintain coverage.

Florida inmates paired with retired racehorses, giving both a second chance

Inmates in Florida are getting a second chance they thought they would never get. The "Second Chance Farm" is part of a program at the Lowell Correctional Institution that aims at giving the inmates a new ride and outlook on life.

Florida population expected to grow a little more slowly

Florida’s population growth is modestly slowing as deaths outpace births and as a rush of people moving from other states during the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

DOJ reportedly investigating Trump’s conduct, conversations as part of 2020 election probe

The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the actions and correspondence of former President Trump in its investigation of his inner circle’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. 

More than 4,400 Floridians hospitalized for COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Friday reported that 4,413 Florida hospital inpatients had COVID-19 and 466 were in intensive-care units.

Florida prayer case sent back to lower court

A federal appeals court Friday directed a district judge to reconsider a ruling that said a 2014 prayer vigil backed by the Ocala police chief was unconstitutional.

Longwood stabbing: Girl, 12, played dead after father attacked her, killed little sister: affidavit

A Central Florida father is now facing first-degree murder and attempted murder charges after police say he stabbed his 3-year-old daughter to death and attacked his 12-year-old daughter in their Longwood home, according to an arrest affidavit on Friday.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to open early Sunday for SpaceX launch

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will open two hours earlier on Sunday, July 24 to enable guests to view the next SpaceX Starlink mission launch.

WWE’s Vince McMahon retires amid sexual misconduct allegations

Reports say Vince McMahon has agreed to pay more than $12 million over the past 16 years to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.

Crist, Fried duke it out in first and only debate ahead of Aug. 23 primary

With both claiming to be Florida Democrats’ best bet to defeat Gov. Ron DeSantis in November, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried traded barbs Thursday in their only debate before next month’s primary election.