Florida Legislature ends session with $101.5 billion budget

Florida Legislature ends session with $101.5 billion budget

With large majorities in both chambers, Republicans steamrolled Democrats during the legislative session to pass contentious measures on issues such as changing elections laws, cracking down on violent protests, and targeting social-media companies --- all DeSantis priorities.

With large majorities in both chambers, Republicans steamrolled Democrats during the legislative session to pass contentious measures on issues such as changing elections laws, cracking down on violent protests, and targeting social-media companies --- all DeSantis priorities.

Florida adds 'Freedom Week' sales tax holiday, encouraging entertainment and recreation

Florida adds 'Freedom Week' sales tax holiday, encouraging entertainment and recreation

The sales-tax exemption would apply to tickets purchased for such things as live music, athletic contests, in-theater movies, cultural events, state parks, and fitness facilities, as well certain outdoor equipment such as tents, grills, bicycles, kayaks and fishing gear.

The sales-tax exemption would apply to tickets purchased for such things as live music, athletic contests, in-theater movies, cultural events, state parks, and fitness facilities, as well certain outdoor equipment such as tents, grills, bicycles, kayaks and fishing gear.

Port Canaveral welcomes news that sailings could return sooner than later

Port Canaveral welcomes news that sailings could return sooner than later

Throughout the pandemic, there has been scuttle but about the CDC's "no sail order" being lifted, here and there, but Port Canaveral CEO, Capt. John Murray explains why he is truly optimistic this time.

Throughout the pandemic, there has been scuttle but about the CDC's "no sail order" being lifted, here and there, but Port Canaveral CEO, Capt. John Murray explains why he is truly optimistic this time.

Florida ex-Sen. Bill Nelson confirmed as next NASA administrator

Florida ex-Sen. Bill Nelson confirmed as next NASA administrator

Former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has been confirmed by the United States Senate to lead NASA, becoming the 14th administrator. He succeeds Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma.

Former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has been confirmed by the United States Senate to lead NASA, becoming the 14th administrator. He succeeds Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma.

Republican lawmakers pass Florida elections overhaul

Republican lawmakers pass Florida elections overhaul

With time running out before the end of this year’s legislative session, Florida lawmakers signed off Thursday night on a controversial elections bill that would make it harder for voters to cast ballots by mail.

With time running out before the end of this year’s legislative session, Florida lawmakers signed off Thursday night on a controversial elections bill that would make it harder for voters to cast ballots by mail.

Disney Wish cruise ship unveiled by Disney Cruise Line

Disney Wish cruise ship unveiled by Disney Cruise Line

The Disney Cruise Line revealed much more information about its newest ship, the Disney Wish, in a grand reveal on Thursday morning.

The Disney Cruise Line revealed much more information about its newest ship, the Disney Wish, in a grand reveal on Thursday morning.

Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 'would be considered' as his 2024 running mate

Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 'would be considered' as his 2024 running mate

Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he is "100%" thinking about running for president again in 2024 and would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.

Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he is "100%" thinking about running for president again in 2024 and would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.

‘Something absolutely terrible’: Man describes rescuing women in alleged brick attack

‘Something absolutely terrible’: Man describes rescuing women in alleged brick attack

Daytona Beach police arrested a man accused of attacking a group of women in the tourist area Monday morning. Dylan Burst said he was on his way to work around 8:30 a.m. when he saw two women run onto the median of A1A near Main Street.

Daytona Beach police arrested a man accused of attacking a group of women in the tourist area Monday morning. Dylan Burst said he was on his way to work around 8:30 a.m. when he saw two women run onto the median of A1A near Main Street.

Iguanas, pythons and wild pigs: Florida's invasive species fiasco

Iguanas, pythons and wild pigs: Florida's invasive species fiasco

Giant lizards, wild boars, coyotes, and pythons are all just part of a regular day on the job for wildlife trapper James Dean. He said these invasive animals have wreaked havoc in the Sunshine State.

Giant lizards, wild boars, coyotes, and pythons are all just part of a regular day on the job for wildlife trapper James Dean. He said these invasive animals have wreaked havoc in the Sunshine State.

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 could be approved in May

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 could be approved in May

There has been a lot of talk about vaccinating children against COVID-19, and now researchers say that day might be here sooner than you think.

There has been a lot of talk about vaccinating children against COVID-19, and now researchers say that day might be here sooner than you think.

Florida lawmakers revive, pass transgender athlete ban

Florida lawmakers revive, pass transgender athlete ban

With Democrats decrying the “eleventh-hour” move, the Florida House and Senate on Wednesday revived and passed a controversial plan that would ban transgender female athletes from competing on high-school girls’ and college women’s sports teams.

With Democrats decrying the “eleventh-hour” move, the Florida House and Senate on Wednesday revived and passed a controversial plan that would ban transgender female athletes from competing on high-school girls’ and college women’s sports teams.

Florida House backs social-media crackdown in 78-4 vote

Florida House backs social-media crackdown in 78-4 vote

After a debate that focused on free speech and former President Donald Trump, the Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal that would crack down on social-media giants that block users from their platforms.

After a debate that focused on free speech and former President Donald Trump, the Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal that would crack down on social-media giants that block users from their platforms.

5,178 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 72 new deaths

5,178 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 72 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health reported 5,178 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,222,546.

The Florida Department of Health reported 5,178 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,222,546.

Florida House passes bill to permanently ban COVID-19 'vaccine passports'

Florida House passes bill to permanently ban COVID-19 'vaccine passports'

The Florida House on Wednesday approved a measure that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 vaccine “passports.”

The Florida House on Wednesday approved a measure that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 vaccine “passports.”