COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
Lake County firefighter diagnosed with a brain tumor in the fight of his life
A Lake County firefighter is in the fight of his life and looking for help. On June 19, Blake Kocielko took the day off of work because he wasn’t feeling right. Later that day, he was rushed to the hospital.
A Lake County firefighter is in the fight of his life and looking for help. On June 19, Blake Kocielko took the day off of work because he wasn’t feeling right. Later that day, he was rushed to the hospital.
New hurricane season outlook predicts 17 remaining storms could develop in Atlantic
A little more than a month into the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters with Colorado State University have released an update to their outlook for 2022 and still expect 20 named storms.
A little more than a month into the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters with Colorado State University have released an update to their outlook for 2022 and still expect 20 named storms.
Florida Fentanyl Fight: Rash of overdoses rocking communities
State and local authorities are working “feverishly” to fight the distribution of fentanyl in Florida after a string of overdose deaths over the weekend rocked the rural community of Gadsden County.
State and local authorities are working “feverishly” to fight the distribution of fentanyl in Florida after a string of overdose deaths over the weekend rocked the rural community of Gadsden County.
From seaweed to soil: South Florida beach town finds a solution to a stinky problem
Piles of brown sargassum seaweed line the shores of Florida beaches and while it isn't harmful, the rotting smell drives beachgoers away.
Piles of brown sargassum seaweed line the shores of Florida beaches and while it isn't harmful, the rotting smell drives beachgoers away.
Incorrect voter registration cards sent to some Marion County residents due to printing company error
Marion County Supervisor of Elections Wesley Wilcox is addressing incorrect zip code information which was received by a voter for their residential address.
Marion County Supervisor of Elections Wesley Wilcox is addressing incorrect zip code information which was received by a voter for their residential address.
Trailer packed with 40,000 pounds of potato chips catches fire, burns in Florida
For those who like their chips on the crispy side, a trailer packed with some 40,000 pounds of potato chips was found burning Thursday afternoon in Florida, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
For those who like their chips on the crispy side, a trailer packed with some 40,000 pounds of potato chips was found burning Thursday afternoon in Florida, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
Actor James Caan, known for roles in ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Misery,’ dead at 82
Actor James Caan, best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in “The Godfather,” has died at 82, his family confirmed.
Actor James Caan, best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in “The Godfather,” has died at 82, his family confirmed.
‘God set everything up to save me’: Child critically injured in lightning strike makes ‘miraculous’ recovery
An 11-year-old boy knocked unconscious by a bolt of lightning is getting better each day.
An 11-year-old boy knocked unconscious by a bolt of lightning is getting better each day.
Secretive robot spaceplane breaks own record: 781 days in space
The military’s classified X-37B mini-shuttle has once again broken its own record for longest space mission, and there's no telling how much longer it may go.
The military’s classified X-37B mini-shuttle has once again broken its own record for longest space mission, and there's no telling how much longer it may go.
July's full Buck Moon will be brightest Supermoon of the year
The moon will appear full from July 12 to July 15.
The moon will appear full from July 12 to July 15.
2 killed after Tesla crashes into parked tractor-trailer at Florida rest stop
A driver and passenger traveling in a Tesla died after they crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer that was parked at a rest stop along Interstate 75 in Florida, according to authorities.
A driver and passenger traveling in a Tesla died after they crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer that was parked at a rest stop along Interstate 75 in Florida, according to authorities.
Must-see video: First responders, witnesses help flip submerged SUV in Florida to rescue trapped woman
Good Samaritans helped Volusia County firefighters and deputies rescue a driver whose SUV went off a Central Florida road and partially submerged in a ditch – and their heroic actions were caught on camera.
Good Samaritans helped Volusia County firefighters and deputies rescue a driver whose SUV went off a Central Florida road and partially submerged in a ditch – and their heroic actions were caught on camera.
Back online: Communications restored with NASA moon spacecraft
Engineers have restored communications with NASA's CAPSTONE spacecraft en route to the moon Wednesday after teams worked tirelessly for 24 hours to get to the bottom of the problem with the tiny spacecraft nearly 200,000 miles from Earth.
Engineers have restored communications with NASA's CAPSTONE spacecraft en route to the moon Wednesday after teams worked tirelessly for 24 hours to get to the bottom of the problem with the tiny spacecraft nearly 200,000 miles from Earth.
Daytona Beach Pier reopens for fishing
A staple in Daytona Beach is back. The fishing section of the Daytona Beach Pier has reopened following repairs to pilings and cross bracings.
A staple in Daytona Beach is back. The fishing section of the Daytona Beach Pier has reopened following repairs to pilings and cross bracings.
Fee sharing, telehealth in Florida raise medical marijuana questions
As the number of patients approved to use medical marijuana in Florida continues to climb, some providers are growing increasingly frustrated by what they allege are bad actors in the state’s highly competitive cannabis industry.
As the number of patients approved to use medical marijuana in Florida continues to climb, some providers are growing increasingly frustrated by what they allege are bad actors in the state’s highly competitive cannabis industry.
Ocala reducing hours at city's Aquatic Fun Centers due to lifeguard shortage
The City of Ocala has announced it is reducing hours of operation at its two “Aquatic Fun Centers” beginning Tuesday, July 12.
The City of Ocala has announced it is reducing hours of operation at its two “Aquatic Fun Centers” beginning Tuesday, July 12.
Why Chevrolet is offering partial refunds to Bolt owners
Chevy is lowering the price of its Bolt electric vehicles for the 2023 model year by thousands of dollars. So the automaker wants to do right by customers who bought a Bolt this year by offering a price adjustment. Find out if you qualify.
Chevy is lowering the price of its Bolt electric vehicles for the 2023 model year by thousands of dollars. So the automaker wants to do right by customers who bought a Bolt this year by offering a price adjustment. Find out if you qualify.
New video shows crowds running during Orlando Fourth of July fireworks show at Lake Eola
Orlando police released new security video on Tuesday that shows the moment crowds began to run during the Fourth of July fireworks show Monday night at Lake Eola Park in downtown. Police believe some sort of noise caused the initial panic, and not gunfire or a shooting.
Orlando police released new security video on Tuesday that shows the moment crowds began to run during the Fourth of July fireworks show Monday night at Lake Eola Park in downtown. Police believe some sort of noise caused the initial panic, and not gunfire or a shooting.