College athlete pay rules move forward in Florida

With a Florida law set to go into effect July 1 to allow college athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses, the state university system’s Board of Governors has begun the process of adopting regulations to carry it out.

DeSantis signs bill to majorly expand Florida's private school voucher program

Florida's school voucher program will be significantly expanded after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that increases eligibility to attend private schools at public expense.

Daytona International Speedway says Coke Zero 400 will be full capacity

The Daytona International Speedway said there will be no restrictions for the number of fans allowed at the Coke Zero 400 in late August.

Florida Silver Alert canceled after missing Belleview woman found safe

A Florida Silver Alert has been canceled. Betty Jean Gregg, 80, was reported missing, last seen on Sunday evening. A spokesman with the Marion County Sheriff's Office said she has been located and is safe.

Body found in St. Johns County believed to be that of missing teen

Investigators with the St. Johns Sheriff's Office say a body has been located which preliminarily matches the description of a missing teenager.

Florida's ballot initiatives bill challenged by ACLU

Just a day after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill, the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed a constitutional challenge Saturday to a measure that would limit contributions to political committees backing ballot initiatives.

Ocala man arrested in Hidden Oaks homicide investigation

The Marion County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in the investigation into a homicide case from March.

Pro golfer arranged to meet detective who was posing as minor, police say

A professional golfer was arrested on Thursday in Orlando, Florida after investigators said he arranged to meet a detective who was posing as a 15-year-old girl.

Lingering showers follow day of severe weather

Damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and lightning were reported on Thursday, with the bulk of the severe weather passing over the Florida peninsula early afternoon.

Gov. DeSantis calls cruise industry halt 'fundamentally unfair'

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just announced the next steps that will bring the cruise industry closer to sailing again. First will come test cruises, to be followed by restricted passenger voyages. However, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the CDC has been taking too long to green-light sailings and expressed his frustration at a news conference in Satellite Beach on Wednesday.

Walt Disney World to phase out temperature checks in coming days

Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday announced that it will phase out onsite temperature screenings for employees beginning May 8 and for guests on May 16.