'UFO' seen on Florida Turnpike turns heads
What appeared to resemble an unidentified flying object floating along a highway in Dade County, Florida had some doing a double-take.
What appeared to resemble an unidentified flying object floating along a highway in Dade County, Florida had some doing a double-take.
Broward Schools superintendent offers insight ahead of OCPS mask mandate
To know whether masks work, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright says all you have to do is look at the numbers.
To know whether masks work, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright says all you have to do is look at the numbers.
Arborist warns to check the health of your trees
Colin Kelly, a certified arborist with Advanced Tree Pros. ays there are some signs that could indicate an unhealthy tree, such as mushrooms around the base, patches of discoloration on the bark, cracking where branches meet the trunk, and sudden leaf drops.
Colin Kelly, a certified arborist with Advanced Tree Pros. ays there are some signs that could indicate an unhealthy tree, such as mushrooms around the base, patches of discoloration on the bark, cracking where branches meet the trunk, and sudden leaf drops.
State Rep. Sabatini giving away AR-15 as part of congressional campaign
Florida House Representative Anthony Sabatini is looking ahead toward Congress and the latest part of that plan is a gun giveaway for his supporters.
Florida House Representative Anthony Sabatini is looking ahead toward Congress and the latest part of that plan is a gun giveaway for his supporters.
Settlement reached in domestic violence coalition cases
Tiffany Carr, the embattled former head of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, will pay $2.1 million as part of a settlement of a series of lawsuits centered on the state’s attempt to claw back “exorbitant” compensation paid to Carr and members of the nonprofit’s board of directors.
Tiffany Carr, the embattled former head of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, will pay $2.1 million as part of a settlement of a series of lawsuits centered on the state’s attempt to claw back “exorbitant” compensation paid to Carr and members of the nonprofit’s board of directors.
Spike in hospitalizations has nurses feeling the burn of nationwide nursing shortage
A nationwide nursing shortage is now being felt in Central Florida. Nurses on the frontlines are sounding the alarm as they deal with more patients in the ICU due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A nationwide nursing shortage is now being felt in Central Florida. Nurses on the frontlines are sounding the alarm as they deal with more patients in the ICU due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Police ID man accused of stealing FedEx truck in Daytona Beach
A FedEx truck was stolen and taken on a wild ride in Daytona Beach, police say.
A FedEx truck was stolen and taken on a wild ride in Daytona Beach, police say.
As school mask mandate debate rages on, do masks really work?
With masks now required in Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) starting Monday, we wanted to know how effective the face-coverings are.
With masks now required in Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) starting Monday, we wanted to know how effective the face-coverings are.
Mask wars heat up as DeSantis threatens 'consequences' for districts
Whether Florida students will be required to “mask up” in schools this year has become an issue of national interest, and one that appears far from being resolved.
Whether Florida students will be required to “mask up” in schools this year has become an issue of national interest, and one that appears far from being resolved.
Young father shot and killed while protecting his baby in Miami Beach restaurant
A 21-year-old father on vacation in South Florida was eating dinner with his family at a South Beach restaurant when a man came in and pointed a gun at his 1-year-old son. When the dad stood between the gunman and his baby and said, "He's only a boy," the suspect shot him multiple times. The man later told police he did it because he was "high on mushrooms."
A 21-year-old father on vacation in South Florida was eating dinner with his family at a South Beach restaurant when a man came in and pointed a gun at his 1-year-old son. When the dad stood between the gunman and his baby and said, "He's only a boy," the suspect shot him multiple times. The man later told police he did it because he was "high on mushrooms."
Florida woman hospitalized with COVID-19 comes home to find husband dead of COVID-19
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
Young track star chasing her dreams in Florida
At 13-years-old, D’Asia Duncan already holds three AAU records – two in hurdling events and one in the pentathlon.
At 13-years-old, D’Asia Duncan already holds three AAU records – two in hurdling events and one in the pentathlon.
DeSantis says school district are breaking law, threatens more repercussions
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made it clear to reporters on Wednesday that Orange County Public Schools is joining a handful of other districts across the state of Florida implementing mandatory mask mandates for students.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made it clear to reporters on Wednesday that Orange County Public Schools is joining a handful of other districts across the state of Florida implementing mandatory mask mandates for students.
Central Florida sheriffs join Grady Judd in vaccine message
Following a passionate plea on vaccines from Polk County Sheriff Grady, two Central Florida sheriffs are sending the same message.
Following a passionate plea on vaccines from Polk County Sheriff Grady, two Central Florida sheriffs are sending the same message.
Doctors group backs vaccine mandates
The American Medical Association on Tuesday announced support for COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the public and private sectors. In a statement, the physician's group said front-line health care workers are overwhelmed as the delta variant of the coronavirus spreads across the nation, causing hospitalizations to soar.
The American Medical Association on Tuesday announced support for COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the public and private sectors. In a statement, the physician's group said front-line health care workers are overwhelmed as the delta variant of the coronavirus spreads across the nation, causing hospitalizations to soar.
More than 10,000 have received antibody treatment
Florida has administered monoclonal antibody treatment to more than 10,000 people to try to prevent severe illness from COVID-19, a top state official said Wednesday.
Florida has administered monoclonal antibody treatment to more than 10,000 people to try to prevent severe illness from COVID-19, a top state official said Wednesday.
Husband desperate to find special machine to save wife, 30, battling COVID
The family of a 30-year-old Volusia County woman hospitalized with COVID-19 is desperate to find a special life support machine to help save her life.
The family of a 30-year-old Volusia County woman hospitalized with COVID-19 is desperate to find a special life support machine to help save her life.
Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Don't listen to the politicians; get your vaccine'
One of the most respected sheriffs in the entire country just came out in favor of getting vaccinated for COVID-19. Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says being vaccinated may have saved his life, but he won’t mandate it for his deputies.
One of the most respected sheriffs in the entire country just came out in favor of getting vaccinated for COVID-19. Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says being vaccinated may have saved his life, but he won’t mandate it for his deputies.
Full appeals court to hear transgender bathroom fight
The lawsuit, which the student and his mother filed in 2017, stemmed from his high school requiring him to use a gender-neutral, single-stall bathroom, or girls’ bathrooms.
The lawsuit, which the student and his mother filed in 2017, stemmed from his high school requiring him to use a gender-neutral, single-stall bathroom, or girls’ bathrooms.
Bucs kicker Succop tests positive for COVID-19 after dinner with Titans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the preseason finale Saturday night in Houston.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the preseason finale Saturday night in Houston.