How to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and more
Consider spreading Valentine’s Day cheer to children’s hospitals, nursing home and shelter residents.
Consider spreading Valentine’s Day cheer to children’s hospitals, nursing home and shelter residents.
Public, NAACP urge Volusia schools to continue Black history education amid critical race theory ban
February marks Black History Month – the first since Florida banned critical race theory in classrooms. Now some fear Black History Month will also be erased.
February marks Black History Month – the first since Florida banned critical race theory in classrooms. Now some fear Black History Month will also be erased.
Florida man wins $1M from scratch-off ticket, plans to surprise spouse: 'I haven't even told my wife yet'
"I haven't even told my wife yet," the Plant City man said. "I'm going to surprise her by walking into our house with this oversized check and when she doesn't believe me -- I'm going to tell her to check our bank account!"
"I haven't even told my wife yet," the Plant City man said. "I'm going to surprise her by walking into our house with this oversized check and when she doesn't believe me -- I'm going to tell her to check our bank account!"
Supreme Court nominee to replace Justice Breyer: Biden’s potential picks
Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, according to AP sources Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency.
Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, according to AP sources Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency.
NOAA hurricane hunter retires after 42-year career: ‘Such a thrill’
From Allen to Andrew to Katrina, NOAA Flight Director Jack Parrish has seen the worst hurricanes of the last four decades — and flown through them. Now, with his feet back on the ground, he’s ready for a new perspective.
From Allen to Andrew to Katrina, NOAA Flight Director Jack Parrish has seen the worst hurricanes of the last four decades — and flown through them. Now, with his feet back on the ground, he’s ready for a new perspective.
DCF delays SNAP benefits for thousands in Florida
The struggle for people trying to get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could be another effect of the worker shortage.
The struggle for people trying to get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could be another effect of the worker shortage.
Cold weather may cause challenging track conditions for Rolex 24
When drivers hit the track at Daytona International Speedway for Saturday's Rolex 24, temperatures will be colder than normal.
When drivers hit the track at Daytona International Speedway for Saturday's Rolex 24, temperatures will be colder than normal.
'Armed and dangerous' woman shot by Marion County deputy, officials say
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy fired on a woman who was brandishing a gun following a lengthy pursuit.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy fired on a woman who was brandishing a gun following a lengthy pursuit.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed for man with autism who died at Florida group home
The family of a man with autism who died at a Central Florida group home has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
The family of a man with autism who died at a Central Florida group home has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
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.