DeSantis calls unemployment benefits 'fine' in response to proposed increase
Gov. Ron DeSantis called the state's unemployment benefits "fine" in response to a question about a bill that would raise the weekly benefits.
Gov. Ron DeSantis called the state's unemployment benefits "fine" in response to a question about a bill that would raise the weekly benefits.
SpaceX lands NASA's $2.89 billion contract to put humans on lunar surface with Starship
NASA on Friday announced a continued partnership with SpaceX in the development of the first commercial human lander that will safely carry the next American astronauts to the lunar surface, part of the Artemis Moon program.
NASA on Friday announced a continued partnership with SpaceX in the development of the first commercial human lander that will safely carry the next American astronauts to the lunar surface, part of the Artemis Moon program.
USF looking for participants for study of allergic reactions to COVID vaccines
The same week that Johnson & Johnson reported reactions to its COVID-19 vaccine, a national study with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is underway to investigate allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
The same week that Johnson & Johnson reported reactions to its COVID-19 vaccine, a national study with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is underway to investigate allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Florida reports 7,296 new coronavirus cases on Friday; 92 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 7,296 new coronavirus cases and 92 additional deaths on Friday.
The Florida Department of Health reported 7,296 new coronavirus cases and 92 additional deaths on Friday.
DeSantis says he doesn't favor raising Florida's unemployment benefits
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he doesn't favor raising Florida's unemployment benefits, which are some of the nation's lowest, but is focused instead on getting people back to work.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he doesn't favor raising Florida's unemployment benefits, which are some of the nation's lowest, but is focused instead on getting people back to work.
Controversial 'anti-riot' bill headed to Gov. DeSantis
Republican lawmakers handed Gov. Ron DeSantis one of his top legislative priorities Thursday, with the Florida Senate giving final passage to a contentious law-and-order measure spawned by nationwide protests after last year’s death of George Floyd.
Republican lawmakers handed Gov. Ron DeSantis one of his top legislative priorities Thursday, with the Florida Senate giving final passage to a contentious law-and-order measure spawned by nationwide protests after last year’s death of George Floyd.
Florida education chief: Masks should be voluntary next year
Some activists and educators are at odds over Florida’s Education Secretary's memorandum asking school districts to remove any COVID-19 mask mandates.
Some activists and educators are at odds over Florida’s Education Secretary's memorandum asking school districts to remove any COVID-19 mask mandates.
‘Just kill virus man': Seabreeze teacher creates COVID-19-fighting game for students
Students at one Volusia County high school have been helping fight COVID-19 thanks to a video game created by their teacher.
Students at one Volusia County high school have been helping fight COVID-19 thanks to a video game created by their teacher.
Toll road revamp emerges in Florida House
The House Appropriations Committee is slated Friday to take up a Senate plan that would largely scuttle a 2019 law that called for three controversial toll-road projects.
The House Appropriations Committee is slated Friday to take up a Senate plan that would largely scuttle a 2019 law that called for three controversial toll-road projects.
CDC identifies 5,800 COVID-19 ‘breakthrough infections’ among 75 million fully vaccinated people
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a comparatively small group of fully vaccinated people who have reported “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections, which should be “expected.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a comparatively small group of fully vaccinated people who have reported “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections, which should be “expected.”
'Sunrise' the turtle rescued along Central Florida beach
She reportedly was rescued by Beach Safety Officer Ryan Skinner, who also took photos of the reptile along the water.
She reportedly was rescued by Beach Safety Officer Ryan Skinner, who also took photos of the reptile along the water.
23-year-old Land O' Lakes man wins $235 million Powerball jackpot
A 23-year-old Land O' Lakes man is the youngest player in Florida Lottery history to claim a Powerball jackpot prize.
A 23-year-old Land O' Lakes man is the youngest player in Florida Lottery history to claim a Powerball jackpot prize.
Missing 17-year-old from New Port Richey found safe
A statewide Missing Child Alert has been canceled for a 17-year-old girl who had last been seen in New Port Richey, after the teen was found safe.
A statewide Missing Child Alert has been canceled for a 17-year-old girl who had last been seen in New Port Richey, after the teen was found safe.
Police try to identify driver accused of jumping Daytona Beach drawbridge
Daytona Beach police officers are trying to identify a driver accused of jumping a rising drawbridge.
Daytona Beach police officers are trying to identify a driver accused of jumping a rising drawbridge.
DEO putting holds on unemployment benefits for those who have been incarcerated
Alexandra Bilbao is an unemployed mother of four, and for the last two months, she hasn’t received any unemployment benefits all because she was in jail for about a day more than ten years ago.
Alexandra Bilbao is an unemployed mother of four, and for the last two months, she hasn’t received any unemployment benefits all because she was in jail for about a day more than ten years ago.
Florida education commissioner: Masks should be voluntary in schools this fall
Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is asking school superintendents to revise their district’s mask policy to make face coverings voluntary instead of mandatory for the 2021-22 school year.
Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is asking school superintendents to revise their district’s mask policy to make face coverings voluntary instead of mandatory for the 2021-22 school year.
Florida to receive more Pfizer, Moderna vaccines next week
While Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines are on hold across the state, FOX 35 News has learned that Florida will receive more doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines next week.
While Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines are on hold across the state, FOX 35 News has learned that Florida will receive more doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines next week.
Florida Tech launches new esports program, names first female electronic sports director
The first female electronic sports director in the country is rolling out a new esports program at the Florida Institute of Technology.
The first female electronic sports director in the country is rolling out a new esports program at the Florida Institute of Technology.
Florida House passes bill banning transgender athletes from female teams
The Republican-dominated Florida House on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban transgender females from playing on girls’ and women’s high-school and college sports teams, with Democrats arguing the measure is purely political.
The Republican-dominated Florida House on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban transgender females from playing on girls’ and women’s high-school and college sports teams, with Democrats arguing the measure is purely political.