DeSantis pressures Biden admin to let states purchase monoclonal antibody treatments

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for the Biden administration to allow his state to obtain more monoclonal antibody treatments as it encounters the omicron variant of COVID-19.

Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays

The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.

FOX Bet Super 6: Bears fan wins $100,000 of Terry's money in Week 17

With $100,000 up for grabs, one lucky Chicago Bears fan cashed in big time on last week's FOX Bet Super 6's NFL Sunday Challenge.

Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop

A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.

Seminole County family searching for special needs son's comfort dog

A Seminole County family is spending New Year’s Eve searching for their special needs son’s comfort dog. The French Bulldog is a companion to a 7-year-old boy who is non-verbal.

Florida sets new record for single-day COVID-19 cases, approaching 76,000

Florida has reported 75,962 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, which breaks previous records for new, single-day cases documented in the state.

Central Florida sees temperatures in low 80s on New Year's Eve

Dense fog developed across Central Florida this morning, pushing visibility to a few hundred feet on many area roadways. 

FAA warns of potential flight delays due to increased COVID cases among employees

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is warning that travelers may face delays in the coming days due to an increased number of employees testing positive for COVID-19 -- at a time when Americans have been dogged by flight cancellations due to the ongoing pandemic.

Daytona Beach celebrates 15 years of NYE on Main Street

Main Street in Daytona Beach expects thousands to watch the ball drop at midnight. The event, lost to COVID-19 last year, has made a triumphant return.

Remember Betty White with these free-streaming Tubi movies, TV series

Whether it’s a funny film or heartwarming television series, you’ll find the perfect movie to honor and remember the iconic actress, Betty White.

New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?

Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.

Pasco sheriff: Uber driver located, cooperating after suspected kidnapping

Pasco County deputies say they have located an Uber driver who was suspected of kidnapping after a passenger called 911 to report a person hiding under a blanket in the back seat.

Signs of progress in Florida’s toxic water crisis

Polluted water feeds massive blooms of cyanobacteria that infest Lake Okeechobee and emit cyanotoxins, which are some of the most potent natural poisons on Earth. New efforts to solve it could make a big difference in the coming years.

Lawmaker wants tougher penalties for reckless drivers

Under current law, a reckless driver who causes an accident isn't usually charged with a crime -- as long as they remain at the scene. State Senator Jason Pizzo says the law isn't working and it fails to hold dangerous drivers accountable.

COVID-19 at-home test kit purchases capped at CVS, other stores

Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.

Researchers say COVID surge expected in Florida, peaking in February

With Floridians lining up by the tens of thousands for COVID tests across the state this week, University of Florida researchers predict that cases in the Sunshine State, driven by the new omicron variant, could peak in February with more than 30,000 reported cases a day.

Deputies investigate death of man set on fire in Lake County

Authorities in Lake County are investigating a death after it was discovered that a man's body was set on fire at a car wash.