Florida men delivering water purifiers to victims of Haiti earthquake

The death toll from the recent earthquake in Haiti topped 1,900 people on Wednesday afternoon.  The number of deceased was revised later in the evening to 2,189, with at least 30,000 families displaced.

Gold Star mom responds to U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan where son served

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Miller served two tours in Afghanistan. His mother, Maureen, said the U.S. withdrawal from the country is a slap in the face of those, like her son, who served. 

Man accused of carjacking off-duty FHP trooper

Ocala Police say a man was arrested after allegedly carjacking an off-duty Florida Highway Patrol Trooper. Aerial video from a helicopter shows the chase and takedown.

Polk fire chief: Leave 911 calls only for most serious emergencies

If you need an ambulance, you want one to arrive as quickly as possible. In Polk County, COVID-19 is causing "significant delays," according to the fire chief, who is asking residents to only call 911 for serious emergencies.

Questions remain on spending federal schools money

The State Board of Education on Wednesday took up how Florida is using billions of dollars in federal pandemic aid for schools, but the state has not submitted a plan for spending the latest --- and largest --- pot of stimulus money.

Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor dies after June shooting

Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor was shot on June 23rd while responding to a call of suspicious activity. A manhunt for the suspect followed.

Feds to continue picking up COVID-19 tab

In a boost for Florida and other states, the Biden administration on Tuesday issued a memorandum extending through the end of the year a move by the federal government to fully fund COVID-19 disaster costs.

Central Florida veterans react to U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

They are the images that are rocking the world – people trying to jump on a moving plane as departs war-torn Afghanistan.

FDA issues warning on patient wristbands

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday sent a letter to manufacturers of medical devices telling them to double-check colors related to wristbands worn by hospitalized patients.

NASA, SpaceX announce date for next space station resupply mission

NASA and SpaceX are now targeting Saturday, Aug. 28, to launch its 23rd commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station.

Central Florida veteran fighting to get those he fought with out of Afghanistan

Thousands of people are lining up to get out of Afghanistan. Many of them worked alongside the U.S. military during the war on terror and capture by the Taliban as it would likely cost them their lives.

Florida adds nearly 24,000 new COVID-19 cases

Florida reported 23,933 new COVID-19 cases and 29 COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, according to data posted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of Fred

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis late Friday issued a state of emergency 23 Florida counties – mostly in the Panhandle – ahead of the arrival of Tropical Depression Fred.

Florida school mask battle heads to court

A legal battle over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ July 30 executive order seeking to block local school districts from requiring students to wear masks will move forward Thursday.

Pinellas deputies arrest man accused of tweeting threats against Walt Disney World

Deputies in Pinellas County arrested a man accused of tweeting dozens of threats, including some that claimed he would use explosives at Walt Disney World.

MegaCon draws mega crowds amid rising COVID cases in Central Florida

MegaCon Orlando is bringing some mega crowds to the Orange County Convention Center. Organizers say they have some new rules in place to prevent the spread of COVID.