School resource officer stops armed robbery suspect

School Resource Officer Willie Chirillo is being hailed as a hero in Daytona Beach for her brave actions on Tuesday.

Lawyer speaks out after filing lawsuit against anti-riot law

An Orlando civil rights attorney has filed a federal lawsuit against the new anti-riot law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday.

Old citrus trees anchored to the bottom of Lake Apopka to attract fish

More fish will soon be swimming in Lake Apopka. It’s all part of a new environmental project that will make many anglers happy.

DeSantis, Seminole Tribe hammer out gambling deal

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe are set to sign off on a sweeping gambling deal that would bring sports betting to Florida and rake at least $2.5 billion into state coffers over the next five years, according to sources in the governor’s office.

Hiram C. Powell named Interim President of Bethune-Cookman University

Hiram C. Powell, Ph.D., has been named Interim President of Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) after a vote by the university’s Board of Trustees on Thursday.

Man accused of 2018 shooting at Marion County high school sentenced

A man accused of walking onto the campus of a Marion County high school in 2018 and shooting a student has been sentenced to 30 years in prison with an additional 30 years of probation after release.

Florida lawmakers pass moment of silence

Florida public-school students might soon have a required moment of silence at the start of each day, under a measure passed Thursday by the Florida Senate and headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk.

Turtle crashes through windshield of car traveling on I-95

A woman made a frantic 911 call on Wednesday morning to report that a turtle had crashed through her vehicle's windshield as she drove down Interstate 95.

School choice bill passes in the Florida House

One of the largest expansions of school choice in the country is moving forward in Florida.

Florida reports 5,571 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday; 83 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health reported 5,571 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,184,354.

Alligator takes a stroll through Publix parking lot in Florida

Alligators are a common sight in Florida, but it still took one man by surprise to see a large gator taking an early morning stroll outside of a Publix.

Police: Boy, 14, dies in crash after taking grandmother's SUV for joyride

An SUV was ripped in half after crashing into a utility pole in Ocala. A 14-year-old was behind the wheel and pronounced dead at the scene. 

Florida House Republicans reject effort to boost jobless benefits

House Republicans on Tuesday rejected Democratic efforts to increase unemployment assistance. Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, sought to boost the maximum unemployment benefit from $275 a week to $375 a week. She said the pandemic showed that current payments are not enough for unemployed people to survive and get back on their feet.

Florida reports 5,645 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday; 62 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health reported 5,645 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,178,783.