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.

Central Floridians pack movie theaters to see 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'

The Cinemark Movie Theater on International Drive had 46 showings of the new movie Spider-Man: No Way Home on it’s opening day. 

Deputies: Sunday school teacher accused of sexually assaulting 2 child victims

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday one of their detectives arrested a Sunday school teacher, accused of sexually assaulting child victims.

Manatee calf rescued in Cape Canaveral taken to SeaWorld Orlando

A manatee response team with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) found an orphaned manatee calf at the Cape Canaveral Clean Energy Center.

Central Florida's True Crime Files:  Justice for Carola Luciano

Walking with crutches, David Zanone still remembers the overnight hours when his life changed forever. A pickup truck pulled up to his car near the intersection of Semoran Blvd. and Curry Ford Rd. The truck forced him off the road, and someone inside opened fire.

Salt may play role in predicting hurricane intensity, NOAA says

Warm water is one of the key ingredients to hurricane intensification, but NOAA says the water is sometimes prevented from cooling due to a lack of saltiness.

Brian Laundrie's parents file petition in Florida to access his estate

Brian Laundrie did not have a will when he died by suicide. A petition for summary administration is necessary when assets are less than $75,000, legal experts say.

Former Bucs player Vincent Jackson diagnosed with stage 2 CTE following posthumous study of brain

After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.