Florida House backs schools bill on sexual orientation, gender identity
The Florida House on Thursday passed an education measure that would prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, as Republicans disputed a "don't say gay" moniker that critics gave the bill.
The Florida House on Thursday passed an education measure that would prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, as Republicans disputed a "don't say gay" moniker that critics gave the bill.
Ukrainians in Central Florida react to Russia's attack on homeland
Ukrainian worshippers at Saint Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Longwood, prayed for peace. Father Roman Kuzminskyi led the services, but his mind was on photos from his family overseas - explosions they could see from their house.
Ukrainian worshippers at Saint Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Longwood, prayed for peace. Father Roman Kuzminskyi led the services, but his mind was on photos from his family overseas - explosions they could see from their house.
Florida House passes measure to limit race-related instruction
Overriding objections from Democrats who called the measure “wrong on all levels,” the Republican-controlled Florida House on Thursday passed a bill that would limit how race-related concepts are taught in schools and in workplace training sessions.
Overriding objections from Democrats who called the measure “wrong on all levels,” the Republican-controlled Florida House on Thursday passed a bill that would limit how race-related concepts are taught in schools and in workplace training sessions.
'Operation Smile Club' helps comfort young patients undergoing cleft treatment
A local high school student is giving young patients in our community a reason to smile.
A local high school student is giving young patients in our community a reason to smile.
USFL 2022: QB Shea Patterson selected as 1st overall draft pick with Michigan Panthers
Fans eager to see who will become the new face of their franchise can tune in for the USFL inaugural draft starting Tuesday night and concluding Wednesday, Feb. 23. Eight teams will select players from every position in a 35-round draft.
Fans eager to see who will become the new face of their franchise can tune in for the USFL inaugural draft starting Tuesday night and concluding Wednesday, Feb. 23. Eight teams will select players from every position in a 35-round draft.
MISSING: Michelle Otter, 15, disappeared after leaving for school
Deputies say the teen never went to school that day and there's been no trace of her since 1998.
Deputies say the teen never went to school that day and there's been no trace of her since 1998.
Newly detected 'bird flu' cases impacting Central Florida tourist attractions
The Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet has closed down its bird exhibits after three water birds tested positive for bird flu.
The Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet has closed down its bird exhibits after three water birds tested positive for bird flu.
WATCH: Crooks take off with Xbox consoles in smash-and-grab robbery, police say
Surveillance video from a Clermont, Florida GameStop shows the smash-and-grab robbery in progress, police say.
Surveillance video from a Clermont, Florida GameStop shows the smash-and-grab robbery in progress, police say.
Target drops mask mandate for employees, customers
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
Florida Senate signs off on Ladapo appointment as Surgeon General
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was confirmed Wednesday by the Senate, despite objections from Democrats who criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was confirmed Wednesday by the Senate, despite objections from Democrats who criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
GOES-T weather satellite ready for liftoff next week from Florida
An essential piece of forecasting technology is preparing to launch from Florida's coast in less than a week in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.
An essential piece of forecasting technology is preparing to launch from Florida's coast in less than a week in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.
Marion County firefighter back home after months in hospital fighting COVID-19
COVID-19 turned 51-year-old Chuck Westphal's life upside down. The Marion County firefighter spent nearly seven months in and out of the hospital battling an infection.
COVID-19 turned 51-year-old Chuck Westphal's life upside down. The Marion County firefighter spent nearly seven months in and out of the hospital battling an infection.
Ormond Beach residents find anti-Semitic flyers in driveway
Residents in Ormond Beach were disturbed to find anti-semitic flyers in their driveway.
Residents in Ormond Beach were disturbed to find anti-semitic flyers in their driveway.
Volusia County Chairman wants beach driving by the Main Street Pier
A new push from the Volusia County Chairman hopes to reopen beach driving in a popular section of the beach.
A new push from the Volusia County Chairman hopes to reopen beach driving in a popular section of the beach.
Lawmakers withdraw amendment to force schools to 'out' students to their parents
Florida lawmakers withdrew a proposed amendment to an education bill that would have forced educators to inform parents of their child's sexual orientation if the child identified themselves as anything other than straight. The withdrawal came just before the amendment was set to be discussed in the House Tuesday.
Florida lawmakers withdrew a proposed amendment to an education bill that would have forced educators to inform parents of their child's sexual orientation if the child identified themselves as anything other than straight. The withdrawal came just before the amendment was set to be discussed in the House Tuesday.
Polk County hopes to catch up on trash pickup with new plan
Frustrated residents have been trashing the county and FCC, the trash hauling company that serves the west part of Polk County, for months.
Frustrated residents have been trashing the county and FCC, the trash hauling company that serves the west part of Polk County, for months.
Scammers posing as local law enforcement selling T-shirts
The Clermont Police Department is one of many law enforcement agencies being used in a scam.
The Clermont Police Department is one of many law enforcement agencies being used in a scam.
Amendment to 'Don't Say Gay' bill would require schools to out LGBTQ students
As legislation many are calling the "Don’t Say Gay" bill progresses through the Florida Legislature, the bill's sponsor has introduced a new amendment to what is already a controversial proposal.
As legislation many are calling the "Don’t Say Gay" bill progresses through the Florida Legislature, the bill's sponsor has introduced a new amendment to what is already a controversial proposal.
Central Florida's True Crime Files: Who killed Keran Stanislaus?
Keran Stanislaus survived a roadside bombing in Afghanistan but did not survive a shooting in Sanford, just a few miles from home.
Keran Stanislaus survived a roadside bombing in Afghanistan but did not survive a shooting in Sanford, just a few miles from home.
Florida Senate ready to consider 15-week abortion limit
After the House passed the measure last week, a bill that would prevent abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy is poised to go to the full Senate.
After the House passed the measure last week, a bill that would prevent abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy is poised to go to the full Senate.