Despite judge’s ruling, Florida threatens more districts over school mask mandates
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.
LCSO releases 911 calls in St. Johns River shooting
Lake County sheriff's deputies have released harrowing 911 calls from what they describe as a shootout on the St. Johns River.
Lake County sheriff's deputies have released harrowing 911 calls from what they describe as a shootout on the St. Johns River.
Embry-Riddle 'expects' masks to be worn in classrooms, aircraft
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University announced Tuesday that it expects all students to wear masks in classrooms and on aircraft. Their spokesperson made it clear to FOX 35 News that this is not a mask mandate.
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University announced Tuesday that it expects all students to wear masks in classrooms and on aircraft. Their spokesperson made it clear to FOX 35 News that this is not a mask mandate.
Local veteran still fighting to get US citizen stuck in Afghanistan home
For the last two-and-a-half weeks, retired Army veteran Tracy Swanson has been fighting harder than ever to ensure the safe extraction of his Afghan Interpreters and their families from Kabul.
For the last two-and-a-half weeks, retired Army veteran Tracy Swanson has been fighting harder than ever to ensure the safe extraction of his Afghan Interpreters and their families from Kabul.
Retired Army major trying to get interpreters out of Afghanistan
A retired Army major in Ocala is desperate to get his interpreters out of Afghanistan where they were left behind when U.S. troops evacuated the war-torn country.
A retired Army major in Ocala is desperate to get his interpreters out of Afghanistan where they were left behind when U.S. troops evacuated the war-torn country.
DeBary restaurant owner says she doesn't want business from Biden supporters
The owner of "Debary Diner" is slamming the Biden administration for its handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
The owner of "Debary Diner" is slamming the Biden administration for its handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Driver of Tesla says car was in autopilot when it crashed into FHP cruiser
Investigators say a trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol was responding to a disabled car along Interstate 4 in Orlando, near the Ivanhoe Blvd. and Princeton St. exits, when a Tesla allegedly on autopilot mode crashed into both vehicles.
Investigators say a trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol was responding to a disabled car along Interstate 4 in Orlando, near the Ivanhoe Blvd. and Princeton St. exits, when a Tesla allegedly on autopilot mode crashed into both vehicles.
State to withhold salaries of Alachua, Broward school board members over mask mandates
The Florida Department of Education is withholding the monthly salaries for school board members in Alachua and Broward County, according to an announcement from Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran.
The Florida Department of Education is withholding the monthly salaries for school board members in Alachua and Broward County, according to an announcement from Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran.
Shelter dogs escape Hurricane Ida, relocated to Central Florida
As Ida headed for Louisiana, the roads were packed with vehicles trying to get out of danger. Shelter dogs are some of the unlikely evacuees, who made the long trip to Central Florida.
As Ida headed for Louisiana, the roads were packed with vehicles trying to get out of danger. Shelter dogs are some of the unlikely evacuees, who made the long trip to Central Florida.
LCSO hopes surveillance cameras can shed light on river ‘road rage’ in Astor
Two people were flown to the hospital following a shootout Saturday afternoon on the St. John’s River being described as road rage on the water.
Two people were flown to the hospital following a shootout Saturday afternoon on the St. John’s River being described as road rage on the water.
Ida downgraded to tropical depression, leaves coastal residents trapped by floodwaters
Ida struck the Louisiana coast on the same day that Hurricane Katrina did 16 years prior. Its winds tied it for the 5th-strongest hurricane to hit the mainland.
Ida struck the Louisiana coast on the same day that Hurricane Katrina did 16 years prior. Its winds tied it for the 5th-strongest hurricane to hit the mainland.
Judge questions state over controversial protest law
On Monday, Florida's controversial anti-riot law will go before a judge as both sides make their case as to whether the law is constitutional.
On Monday, Florida's controversial anti-riot law will go before a judge as both sides make their case as to whether the law is constitutional.
4 in 10 Americans cried about money during the COVID-19 pandemic: study
Job or income loss was the top reason Americans cried about money, a LendingTree survey said.
Job or income loss was the top reason Americans cried about money, a LendingTree survey said.
Florida Coast Guard rescues Cuban refugee, as 3 other migrants aboard makeshift raft believed to have died
Miami Coast Guard thanked good Samaritan, warned against human smuggling.
Miami Coast Guard thanked good Samaritan, warned against human smuggling.
Florida adds nearly 152,000 COVID-19 cases in previous week, 1,727 deaths
A report released Friday by Florida health officials showed the state had 151,760 new COVID-19 cases during a week-long period that ended Thursday.
A report released Friday by Florida health officials showed the state had 151,760 new COVID-19 cases during a week-long period that ended Thursday.
Orange County Convention Center hosts Orlando Boat Show 2021
The Orlando Boat Show features 19 dealers representing over 50 manufactures. The show is being held at the Orange County Convention Center South Hall B this Friday and Saturday from 10 am. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Orlando Boat Show features 19 dealers representing over 50 manufactures. The show is being held at the Orange County Convention Center South Hall B this Friday and Saturday from 10 am. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Replacing state surgeon general may be difficult
Florida needs a new state surgeon general. The question could quickly become: Will it be easy to find someone?
Florida needs a new state surgeon general. The question could quickly become: Will it be easy to find someone?
New Bucs license plate marks Super Bowl win
A new license plate design is available for fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to mark the team’s Super Bowl LV victory in February.
A new license plate design is available for fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to mark the team’s Super Bowl LV victory in February.
Dog named 'Muffy' survives alligator attack in Central Florida
Renee Urquhart’s dog, Muffy, is happy and doing well now, but it was a different story earlier this week when she says an alligator attacked the small dog.
Renee Urquhart’s dog, Muffy, is happy and doing well now, but it was a different story earlier this week when she says an alligator attacked the small dog.
Bicycling Poinciana teen killed in crash
A 13-year-old boy was killed while riding his bike in eastern Polk County. When detectives went to his home to tell his parents, they made an emotional discovery.
A 13-year-old boy was killed while riding his bike in eastern Polk County. When detectives went to his home to tell his parents, they made an emotional discovery.