DeSantis rejects Biden's request for Florida National Guard at State of the Union
"Last week, the Biden Administration requested the assistance of State National Guards to deploy to Washington D.C.," DeSantis wrote. "I have rejected this request — there will be no @FLGuard sent to D.C. for Biden’s State of the Union."
"Last week, the Biden Administration requested the assistance of State National Guards to deploy to Washington D.C.," DeSantis wrote. "I have rejected this request — there will be no @FLGuard sent to D.C. for Biden’s State of the Union."
NASA making strides in their mission to moon, preparing for Artemis liftoff
NASA is making strides on its mission to the moon, a decade in the making. Now, the space administration says it is finally seeing the fruits of its labor.
NASA is making strides on its mission to the moon, a decade in the making. Now, the space administration says it is finally seeing the fruits of its labor.
CPAC: Conservative speakers put Biden at fault for war in Ukraine
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is in full swing in Orlando with many big names in the Republican Party taking the stage. Regardless of the topic being discussed on the stage, nearly every speaker addressed the war in Ukraine. Every conservative speaker putting fault on President Joe Biden.
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is in full swing in Orlando with many big names in the Republican Party taking the stage. Regardless of the topic being discussed on the stage, nearly every speaker addressed the war in Ukraine. Every conservative speaker putting fault on President Joe Biden.
Central Florida's True Crime Files: Family of slain chiropractor wants justice
On the 30th anniversary of Ruth Haut’s kidnapping and murder, her family just wants justice. Haut left for work at a chiropractor's office and never returned.
On the 30th anniversary of Ruth Haut’s kidnapping and murder, her family just wants justice. Haut left for work at a chiropractor's office and never returned.
Florida House plan would overhaul North Florida district
Gov. Ron DeSantis could get his wish to revamp a North Florida district held by a Black Democrat, as a state House panel moved forward Friday with a plan that could increase Republican seats in Congress.
Gov. Ron DeSantis could get his wish to revamp a North Florida district held by a Black Democrat, as a state House panel moved forward Friday with a plan that could increase Republican seats in Congress.
COVID-19 hospitalizations keep dropping across Florida
The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 continues to drop.
The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 continues to drop.
Governor Ron DeSantis opens CPAC 2022 in Orlando
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis served as the daytime headliner Thursday kicking off the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis served as the daytime headliner Thursday kicking off the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference.
DeSantis extends COVID-19 legal protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis served as the daytime headliner Thursday kicking off the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis served as the daytime headliner Thursday kicking off the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference.
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.