10-year-old walking to bus stop with mom dies after being hit by car, officials say
The child was transported to Shands in Gainesville, where he was pronounced deceased, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The child was transported to Shands in Gainesville, where he was pronounced deceased, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
USPS goes high-tech for the holidays
With an influx of packages expected this holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service has a new high-tech way of sorting packages – some 3,000 by the hour – to make sure your deliveries get there on time.
With an influx of packages expected this holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service has a new high-tech way of sorting packages – some 3,000 by the hour – to make sure your deliveries get there on time.
Black Friday 2021: Stores closed, open on Thanksgiving Day
Many major retailers will once again be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Here’s a list of which stores will be closed or open on the holiday.
Many major retailers will once again be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Here’s a list of which stores will be closed or open on the holiday.
Police: Girlfriend of father accused in beating death of 12-year-old boy to be charged
Police have revealed more details in a disturbing case out of Palm Bay, Florida. A father has been arrested in connection to the beating death of his 12-year-old son. Investigators on Thursday said they intend to charge his girlfriend in the alleged incident as well.
Police have revealed more details in a disturbing case out of Palm Bay, Florida. A father has been arrested in connection to the beating death of his 12-year-old son. Investigators on Thursday said they intend to charge his girlfriend in the alleged incident as well.
Mom with 'OnlyFans' account can't volunteer at child's school, she says
A Florida mother said she has been banned from volunteering at her child's school after posting pictures on an adults-only social site called OnlyFans.
A Florida mother said she has been banned from volunteering at her child's school after posting pictures on an adults-only social site called OnlyFans.
Over 100 arrested in Polk County undercover human trafficking sting
Detectives across several Polk County law enforcement agencies were involved in an undercover operation focused on finding victims of human trafficking. After six days, they said they arrested a total of 102 suspects.
Detectives across several Polk County law enforcement agencies were involved in an undercover operation focused on finding victims of human trafficking. After six days, they said they arrested a total of 102 suspects.
Gabby Petito memorial removed outside Laundrie family's home
A memorial to Gabby Petito outside Brian Laundrie's family home in North Port has been removed by the city. Officials took it down Wednesday night, saying the memorial violated the city's sign and stormwater codes.
A memorial to Gabby Petito outside Brian Laundrie's family home in North Port has been removed by the city. Officials took it down Wednesday night, saying the memorial violated the city's sign and stormwater codes.
Florida now has some of the lowest COVID case numbers nationwide
The COVID-19 cases in Florida are now so low that, not only has Orange County removed its state of emergency, but also officials in Seminole County are also looking to make big changes, possibly as soon as Friday.
The COVID-19 cases in Florida are now so low that, not only has Orange County removed its state of emergency, but also officials in Seminole County are also looking to make big changes, possibly as soon as Friday.
State seeks to block subpoenas over elections law
The state is asking a federal judge to block subpoenas that would require seven Republican legislators and a representative of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office to testify about a controversial new elections law.
The state is asking a federal judge to block subpoenas that would require seven Republican legislators and a representative of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office to testify about a controversial new elections law.
Appeals court casts doubt on Florida school mask case
An appeals court Wednesday said a group of parents likely do not have legal standing to challenge an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis about school mask mandates and indicated it disagrees with a circuit judge who backed the parents in the case.
An appeals court Wednesday said a group of parents likely do not have legal standing to challenge an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis about school mask mandates and indicated it disagrees with a circuit judge who backed the parents in the case.
Cities rally support for bill on smoking at Florida parks, beaches
The Florida League of Cities is trying to build support as a Senate committee next week is slated to take up a bill that would allow local governments to restrict smoking on beaches and in public parks.
The Florida League of Cities is trying to build support as a Senate committee next week is slated to take up a bill that would allow local governments to restrict smoking on beaches and in public parks.
Florida CFO tries to lure In-N-Out Burger to Sunshine State
Florida's Chief Financial Officer is trying to attract California-based In-N-Out Burger to Florida. However, the gesture could have less to do with juicy burgers and more to do with politics surrounding coronavirus health policy.
Florida's Chief Financial Officer is trying to attract California-based In-N-Out Burger to Florida. However, the gesture could have less to do with juicy burgers and more to do with politics surrounding coronavirus health policy.
Markeith Loyd addresses husband of murdered OPD officer after opening statements
Opening statements have begun in the murder trial of Markeith Loyd. Jury selection began on Friday, Oct. 8, at the Orange County Courthouse.
Opening statements have begun in the murder trial of Markeith Loyd. Jury selection began on Friday, Oct. 8, at the Orange County Courthouse.
Mother of slain student speaks out about 2019 death of son
A mother whose 18-year-old son was murdered more than two years ago now knows the fate of his killer.
A mother whose 18-year-old son was murdered more than two years ago now knows the fate of his killer.
UCF student warns others about spy camera, after she says stranger left one in her window
A University of Central Florida (UCF) student is speaking out, warning others after she said she discovered a spy camera was recording her through her bedroom window.
A University of Central Florida (UCF) student is speaking out, warning others after she said she discovered a spy camera was recording her through her bedroom window.
Prosecutor seeks to toss out convictions, indictments of 'Groveland Four'
State Attorney William Gladson, whose circuit includes Lake County, filed a motion Monday to toss out convictions and indictments against African-American men known as the “Groveland Four” in one of the most notorious cases from Florida’s Jim Crow era.
State Attorney William Gladson, whose circuit includes Lake County, filed a motion Monday to toss out convictions and indictments against African-American men known as the “Groveland Four” in one of the most notorious cases from Florida’s Jim Crow era.
Seminole football player overcomes adversity, earns full-ride scholarship
Earlier this year, Donta Whack's life was turned upside down when his biggest supporter, his mother, was killed in a hit-and-run incident, according to police. But he turned this tragedy into motivation.
Earlier this year, Donta Whack's life was turned upside down when his biggest supporter, his mother, was killed in a hit-and-run incident, according to police. But he turned this tragedy into motivation.
NASA one step closer to returning to moon
The last time an astronaut walked on the moon was in 1972 during Apollo 17 mission, and now almost 50 years later, NASA is getting ready to get boots back on the lunar surface.
The last time an astronaut walked on the moon was in 1972 during Apollo 17 mission, and now almost 50 years later, NASA is getting ready to get boots back on the lunar surface.
Push to get sports betting on 2022 ballot would challenge Seminole Tribe
Sports betting in the state of Florida has been legal for 10 days, but not a single bet has been placed. The Seminole Tribe has exclusive rights to sports betting in the state and they aren’t ready to open the books quite yet.
Sports betting in the state of Florida has been legal for 10 days, but not a single bet has been placed. The Seminole Tribe has exclusive rights to sports betting in the state and they aren’t ready to open the books quite yet.
Extra patrols for 'Trucktoberfest' as officers issue citations
Law enforcement has promised to crack down on "Trucktoberfest" but some drivers say they feel like they're getting picked on.
Law enforcement has promised to crack down on "Trucktoberfest" but some drivers say they feel like they're getting picked on.