Some fan ditching Gasparilla Bowl tickets due to rise in COVID cases

With COVID-19 cases rising, some fans are second-guessing their plans for Gasparilla Bowl. But, not all plan to let it stop them from cheering on their team in person.

Federal judge weighs pregame prayer dispute in Florida

A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday in a more than five-year legal battle over whether the Florida High School Athletic Association violated a Christian school’s free-speech rights by preventing a prayer from being read over a loudspeaker before a football game.

Florida lawmaker proposes military service as alternative to jail time

Certain criminal offenders could opt for a hitch in the military over jail time, under a proposal filed for the upcoming legislative session in Florida.

Florida, Texas see largest population increases as US has slowest growth rate in history

Florida trailed only Texas in population increases from 2020 to 2021, while the nation had the slowest growth rate in its history. The Sunshine State grew by 211,196 residents, bringing the population to over 21.7 million.

Knights, Gators arrive in Tampa for Gasparilla Bowl

The Gasparilla Bowl is probably the most anticipated bowl game that's not part of the College Football Playoff or one of the New Year's Six match-ups.

Central Florida's True Crime Files:  Search for killer in fatal shooting of Antoine Haggins

A nightmare for one Central Florida family started the night before Thanksgiving in 2017. Antoine Haggins, a father of six, was gunned down in a Sanford apartment parking lot.

Truck Meet leaving Daytona Beach in rear-view

Organizers announced on Truck Meet’s social media pages that the event will no longer be held in Daytona Beach due to “circumstances that are out of our control.”

Omicron could put dent in international tourism

State economists anticipate the new omicron variant of the coronavirus will slow, at least temporarily, Florida’s resurging pace of tourism — particularly a return of international visitors.

Worker feared dead in Clearwater parking garage stairwell collapse

Clearwater firefighters say a construction worker is believed to be dead after a stairwell collapsed in a garage next to the Tampa Bay Water administrative offices on Monday.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin out for season with torn ACL

If the Buccaneers are going to make another Super Bowl run, it looks like they’ll have to do it without Chris Godwin. The sure-handed receiver will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL.

Brevard mom shares update after baby born premature at 1 pound, 6 ounces

A Melbourne family is sharing their baby's fight to survive after she was born months early, premature, and weighing just a pound-and-a-half. Baby Nola is considered a 'micro preemie' and she has to overcome a lot of obstacles.

Family searches for bone marrow donor to cure daughter's cancer

When Essie Gutierrez was ten years old, she had a bruise that wouldn't go away, so her mother took Essie to Nemours Children's Health hospital in Jacksonville. 

YouTube TV, Disney reach deal to resume channels

YouTube TV subscribers should see Disney-owned channels trickle back into their lineup now that the two sides have agreed on a new contract.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19

The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.

Lawmakers could set rules for school board comments

A Senate Republican filed a proposal Friday that would set requirements for school boards to take public comments during meetings, including requiring that speakers be allowed to criticize individual board members.