Florida tourism officials optimistic despite omicron spread
A top Florida tourism official called the future of travel to the state “bright” and said there are no plans to slow marketing efforts, even with the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
A top Florida tourism official called the future of travel to the state “bright” and said there are no plans to slow marketing efforts, even with the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida top 7,600
With the omicron variant continuing to cause a spike in cases, the number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 has topped 7,600.
With the omicron variant continuing to cause a spike in cases, the number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 has topped 7,600.
Hundreds of essential workers in Central Florida out with COVID-19
Orange County says hundreds of county employees are isolated right now with COVID-19. In neighboring Seminole County, the fire department has 41 of its staff of 450 out with COVID-19.
Orange County says hundreds of county employees are isolated right now with COVID-19. In neighboring Seminole County, the fire department has 41 of its staff of 450 out with COVID-19.
COVID-19 not slowing things down at Port Canaveral, CEO says
Port Canaveral’s CEO Captain John Murray says their cruising numbers were strong through the holidays and right now they are running at about 70% capacity for all their cruise lines
Port Canaveral’s CEO Captain John Murray says their cruising numbers were strong through the holidays and right now they are running at about 70% capacity for all their cruise lines
NASCAR walks back 'Let's Go Brandon' sponsorship approval, Brandon Brown spokesperson says
NASCAR is walking back its approval of driver Brandon Brown's sponsorship with LGBcoin after initially approving the deal, according to Brown's spokesperson.
NASCAR is walking back its approval of driver Brandon Brown's sponsorship with LGBcoin after initially approving the deal, according to Brown's spokesperson.
2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
Family's trip to Florida becomes travel nightmare in I-95 traffic jam
A family heading home from a vacation in Orlando says they got stuck on Interstate 95 for about nine hours in the midst of a winter storm.
A family heading home from a vacation in Orlando says they got stuck on Interstate 95 for about nine hours in the midst of a winter storm.
Deputies: Man dressed as woman to conceal identity during armed robbery
A man disguised himself as a woman in an attempt to conceal his identity while robbing two gas stations in Volusia County, deputies said.
A man disguised himself as a woman in an attempt to conceal his identity while robbing two gas stations in Volusia County, deputies said.
Florida Senate proposal targets public employee unions
A Senate Republican filed a proposal Tuesday that would make changes targeting public-employee unions, including preventing workers from having union dues deducted from their paychecks.
A Senate Republican filed a proposal Tuesday that would make changes targeting public-employee unions, including preventing workers from having union dues deducted from their paychecks.
Legislative session to open without COVID-19 restrictions
Legislative leaders are monitoring the spike in coronavirus cases across Florida but haven’t made plans to reimpose restrictions on public access that were used during the 2021 session.
Legislative leaders are monitoring the spike in coronavirus cases across Florida but haven’t made plans to reimpose restrictions on public access that were used during the 2021 session.
Mecum Auctions returns to Kissimmee for 11-day collector car event
Mecum Auctions returns to Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee this month for the 17th annual edition of the world’s largest collector car auction.
Mecum Auctions returns to Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee this month for the 17th annual edition of the world’s largest collector car auction.
Building Orlando: Evermore Orlando Resort to feature Crystal Lagoons technology
There is a massive development under construction right next door to Walt Disney World Resort, but unless you get off the main roads and venture back into the trees, you likely haven't seen it.
There is a massive development under construction right next door to Walt Disney World Resort, but unless you get off the main roads and venture back into the trees, you likely haven't seen it.
Flight canceled? Here’s how to get a refund
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.
Florida man arrested after refusing to wear mask at Melbourne airport speaks to FOX 35
Police arrested a Brevard County man on New Year's Day at the Melbourne International Airport after they say he refused to put on a mask.
Police arrested a Brevard County man on New Year's Day at the Melbourne International Airport after they say he refused to put on a mask.
GOP lawmakers seek to restrict ballot initiatives
Two Republican lawmakers filed proposals Monday that would restrict subjects that could be included in ballot initiatives.
Two Republican lawmakers filed proposals Monday that would restrict subjects that could be included in ballot initiatives.
Central Florida's True Crime Files: Who killed Eric Walker?
Eric Walker was found murdered on March 11, 2004, on a rural Volusia County road. The killer is still out there.
Eric Walker was found murdered on March 11, 2004, on a rural Volusia County road. The killer is still out there.
Fla. surgeon general, governor question federal government's COVID testing approach
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the highly contagious omicron variant, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced plans to issue new guidance for testing, putting an emphasis on higher-risk people.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the highly contagious omicron variant, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced plans to issue new guidance for testing, putting an emphasis on higher-risk people.
Antonio Brown still with the Bucs despite bizarre exit during game
It was a bizarre scene on Sunday as Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Antonio Brown took off his shoulder pads and jersey and left the field mid-game in what would be an eventual win for the team against the New York Jets.
It was a bizarre scene on Sunday as Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Antonio Brown took off his shoulder pads and jersey and left the field mid-game in what would be an eventual win for the team against the New York Jets.
Demand for monoclonal antibody treatments outweighs supplies as COVID cases surge
Booking an appointment for treatment at one of the state's monoclonal antibody treatment centers is no easy task as demand rises.
Booking an appointment for treatment at one of the state's monoclonal antibody treatment centers is no easy task as demand rises.
Kids burning Christmas tree in woods sparked brush fire, authorities say
A Christmas tree that was set on fire by kids in a wooded area in South Daytona resulted in thousands of dollars worth of damage to a nearby home, authorities say.
A Christmas tree that was set on fire by kids in a wooded area in South Daytona resulted in thousands of dollars worth of damage to a nearby home, authorities say.