Gov. DeSantis signs bill eliminating Florida Standards Assessments exams

From St. Petersburg, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that abolishes the Florida Standards Assessment exams, which has been one of his priorities this legislative session.

WATCH: Motorcyclist crashes while crossing rising drawbridge in Florida

A tourist received a citation after driving his motorcycle onto the Main Street Bridge as it started opening. He said he wasn't trying to jump the bridge, but rather, he never saw the traffic arm due to bad weather.

MISSING: Laurel Rogers' family begging for answers about disappearance

Laurel Rogers has been missing since Feb. 1, 2010 when she left their house to go out for a bit and never returned, her family says.

NWS radar may not detect some tornadoes in North Central Florida

The National Weather Service admits its Doppler radar in Jacksonville, which is supposed to cover Marion County, was down for maintenance when an EF-1 tornado passed over Ocala this past weekend.

Woman drowns in Ormond Beach on first day of Spring Break

It was a tragic start to spring break at the beach in Volusia County after a woman drowned in the water off of Ormond Beach.

Lawmakers pass $112.1 billion budget to end session

Florida lawmakers passed a record $112.1 billion budget Monday to end a legislative session dominated by fierce debates about issues such as education, abortion and immigration.

Florida Panhandle wildfire containment improving with more rainfall

Conditions in the Florida Panhandle continue to improve for firefighters working to contain the Bertha Swamp Fire that has consumed more than 34,000 acres at its most intense.

Marion County repairing damage from EF-1 tornado

The National Weather Service says the tornado touched down for 35 minutes with winds that peaked at 110 mph. The FOX 35 Storm Team Thunder Truck was out storm chasing that morning when our crew came face-to-face with the tornado.

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It has been over 48 hours since an EF-1 tornado touched down in Dunnellon and Ocala. The National Weather Service (NWS) says the tornado touched down for 35 minutes with winds that peaked at 110 mph. The FOX 35 Storm Team Thunder Truck was out storm chasing that morning when our crew came face-to-face with the tornado.

Filmmaker killed in Ukraine directed UCF football documentary; coach, players react

Award-winning filmmaker Brent Renaud was shot and killed at a checkpoint in Ukraine by Russian military members on Sunday. This past football season, Renaud directed the documentary Our Time: UCF Knights Football, which streamed on ESPN+.

NASA to roll out Artemis-1 moon rocket to launch pad for critical test

Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.

Apopka tennis organization helps Ukrainian brothers adjust to new life

The Gerbut brothers are more than 5,000 miles from their native Ukraine, but they've found a piece of normalcy in Apopka through Tennis Galaxy.

Florida nears 72,000 COVID-19 deaths since start of pandemic

While the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to dwindle, a report released Friday shows that nearly 72,000 Florida residents have died since the pandemic started in early 2020.

‘Miya’s Law’ going to governor after Florida lawmakers give final nod

Florida lawmakers Friday gave final approval to a bill (SB 898) that would require apartment landlords to conduct background checks on all employees.

Paying it Forward: Keys to Independence helping foster kids drive

The Keys to Independence program will reimburse youth and caregivers for the costs associated with driver’s education, driver’s licenses, and other costs related to getting a driver’s license as well as motor vehicle insurance.