Ladapo moves on to next step in surgeon general confirmation process after Democrats walk out of hearing
Florida Democrats walked out of a contentious Senate committee hearing, refusing to vote on the confirmation of state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, because they said he wasn't answering their questions. After the walkout, Republicans voted unanimously to back his confirmation, which ultimately needs approval from the full Senate.
Florida Democrats walked out of a contentious Senate committee hearing, refusing to vote on the confirmation of state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, because they said he wasn't answering their questions. After the walkout, Republicans voted unanimously to back his confirmation, which ultimately needs approval from the full Senate.
Thief steals catalytic converter from bus belonging to non-profit Matthew’s Hope
Police are looking for a thief who stole a catalytic converter from a non-profit in Winter Garden. The part was cut from a bus owned by Matthew’s Hope, which helps people who are homeless.
Police are looking for a thief who stole a catalytic converter from a non-profit in Winter Garden. The part was cut from a bus owned by Matthew’s Hope, which helps people who are homeless.
Lawmakers react to closure of monoclonal antibody treatment sites
Two Florida state representatives who both just had COVID-19 within the last week are reacting to a recent decision by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke emergency use for two monoclonal antibody treatments.
Two Florida state representatives who both just had COVID-19 within the last week are reacting to a recent decision by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke emergency use for two monoclonal antibody treatments.
A shorter, digital SAT test: What you need to know about changes to the college entrance examination
Officials with the organization responsible for the SAT college entrance exam have unveiled some major changes to the exam, including their decision to do away with paper-and-pencil tests. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming changes.
Officials with the organization responsible for the SAT college entrance exam have unveiled some major changes to the exam, including their decision to do away with paper-and-pencil tests. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming changes.
Sexually-explicit deep fakes, revenge porn could become felonies in Florida
Sen. Lauren Book recalled learning private images that showed her nude body, including one she took after having lumpectomy surgery, had somehow been stolen and sold online. The Florida lawmaker wants to make what happened to her, and thousands of other Floridians, a felony.
Sen. Lauren Book recalled learning private images that showed her nude body, including one she took after having lumpectomy surgery, had somehow been stolen and sold online. The Florida lawmaker wants to make what happened to her, and thousands of other Floridians, a felony.
Florida lawmakers favor secrecy in crucial part of lethal injection procedures
Along with lists of chemicals needed, and in what amounts, what happens inside the Florida State Prison during an execution is spelled out in a 14-page document. But the document does not say how, or from where, those chemicals are obtained. Lawmakers want to keep it that way.
Along with lists of chemicals needed, and in what amounts, what happens inside the Florida State Prison during an execution is spelled out in a 14-page document. But the document does not say how, or from where, those chemicals are obtained. Lawmakers want to keep it that way.
Here’s a taste of the new fair foods to try at the 2022 Florida State Fair
The Florida State Fair is always a time for foodies to congregate for classic treats and new twists: like the Deep Fried Banana or the Loaded Fried Pickle Nachos. They’re even incorporating some nostalgia into the mix.
The Florida State Fair is always a time for foodies to congregate for classic treats and new twists: like the Deep Fried Banana or the Loaded Fried Pickle Nachos. They’re even incorporating some nostalgia into the mix.
Bucs fans, Tampa leaders make pitch to Brady for one more year
As Buccaneers Quarterback Tom Brady weighs whether to return for his 23 NFL season, Bucs fans around Tampa Bay are hopeful he’ll return for another year.
As Buccaneers Quarterback Tom Brady weighs whether to return for his 23 NFL season, Bucs fans around Tampa Bay are hopeful he’ll return for another year.
USFL 2022: Birmingham to host all football games in inaugural season
The reborn United States Football League has picked Birmingham, Alabama to host all games for the league’s first season later this year.
The reborn United States Football League has picked Birmingham, Alabama to host all games for the league’s first season later this year.
Video: FHP trooper struck while diverting traffic from crash scene
A trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) was directing traffic off of the Beachline Expressway at a crash scene when he himself became the victim of a second crash, investigators say.
A trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) was directing traffic off of the Beachline Expressway at a crash scene when he himself became the victim of a second crash, investigators say.
Colder temperatures keeping manatees away from where the food is, environmentalist says
Manatees typically gather toward warmer water, but with temperatures in the 50s across Central Florida, environmentalists say they are staying far away from where the food is and as a result, starving.
Manatees typically gather toward warmer water, but with temperatures in the 50s across Central Florida, environmentalists say they are staying far away from where the food is and as a result, starving.
'No finding of criminal wrongdoing' in masking of student with Down syndrome, state attorney concludes
State Attorney Phil Archer has completed a review of a police investigation into allegations of improper masking of a student with Down syndrome by Brevard County Schools staff last year, concluding that there was no criminal wrongdoing.
State Attorney Phil Archer has completed a review of a police investigation into allegations of improper masking of a student with Down syndrome by Brevard County Schools staff last year, concluding that there was no criminal wrongdoing.
Police: Brother of woman who vanished with children in 2013 found dead
Jonathan Suarez, 34, disappeared on Jan. 16. Police said his body was found not far from where his truck was located eight days earlier in an Apopka-area neighborhood. Suarez is the brother of Yessenia Suarez, who along with her children Thalia and Michael Otto, went missing in 2013.
Jonathan Suarez, 34, disappeared on Jan. 16. Police said his body was found not far from where his truck was located eight days earlier in an Apopka-area neighborhood. Suarez is the brother of Yessenia Suarez, who along with her children Thalia and Michael Otto, went missing in 2013.
Coldest temperatures of the season move into Central Florida, prompt freeze watches, warnings
The coldest air of the season will be felt tonight.
The coldest air of the season will be felt tonight.
Florida teen pushes Change.org petition for Super Bowl Saturday
Say goodbye to Super Bowl Sunday? An 18-year-old in Palm Bay is campaigning for the celebrations to happen on Saturday.
Say goodbye to Super Bowl Sunday? An 18-year-old in Palm Bay is campaigning for the celebrations to happen on Saturday.
Florida man charged in deadly case of alleged human smuggling
Canadian security officials say they found the bodies of four people who were trying to cross illegally into the United States in the snowy fields near the US-Canada border.
Canadian security officials say they found the bodies of four people who were trying to cross illegally into the United States in the snowy fields near the US-Canada border.
FBI: Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito's death in notebook found near his body
The FBI released its final update on the Gabby Petito investigation, saying a review of the notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains showed he claimed responsibility for her death.
The FBI released its final update on the Gabby Petito investigation, saying a review of the notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains showed he claimed responsibility for her death.
How to get free COVID-19 at-home test in rural parts of Central Florida
Thousands of free at-home COVID-19 tests have been made available in Lake, Marion, Volusia, Sumter, and Orange counties.
Thousands of free at-home COVID-19 tests have been made available in Lake, Marion, Volusia, Sumter, and Orange counties.
Orlando woman home after being forced to quarantine in Italy
A family from Orlando is thankful to be reunited after an unexpected positive COVID-19 test while abroad.
A family from Orlando is thankful to be reunited after an unexpected positive COVID-19 test while abroad.
N95 masks: Where to find them for free
What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.
What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.