Fort Myers child found safe following Missing Child Alert
A six-year-old boy from Fort Myers who was the subject of a Florida Missing Child Alert on Wednesday was found safe. No additional details were provided.
A six-year-old boy from Fort Myers who was the subject of a Florida Missing Child Alert on Wednesday was found safe. No additional details were provided.
GOP senators introduce new 'Cruise Act' that would revoke CDC's no-sail order
Florida Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have joined forces with Senator Dan Sullivan, of Alaska to introduced a bill that would restart cruises by July 4.
Florida Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have joined forces with Senator Dan Sullivan, of Alaska to introduced a bill that would restart cruises by July 4.
GOP candidates to run for Sabatini, Learned seats
A second Republican candidate has opened a campaign account to try to replace state Rep. Anthony Sabatini, R-Howey-in-the-Hills, while a GOP challenger has emerged for Rep. Andrew Learned, D-Brandon.
A second Republican candidate has opened a campaign account to try to replace state Rep. Anthony Sabatini, R-Howey-in-the-Hills, while a GOP challenger has emerged for Rep. Andrew Learned, D-Brandon.
Florida Senate could scale back elections bill
The Florida Senate sponsor of a sweeping elections package is backing down from an effort to do away with ballot drop boxes, but critics maintain the proposal still contains unnecessary provisions that would make it harder for Floridians to vote by mail.
The Florida Senate sponsor of a sweeping elections package is backing down from an effort to do away with ballot drop boxes, but critics maintain the proposal still contains unnecessary provisions that would make it harder for Floridians to vote by mail.
'Alcohol to go' bill on the move in Florida House
A measure that has been dubbed the “alcohol to go” bill will have to travel back to the Senate, as lawmakers continue trying to agree on details.
A measure that has been dubbed the “alcohol to go” bill will have to travel back to the Senate, as lawmakers continue trying to agree on details.
CDC investigating death possibly connected to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The death of a woman who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is under investigation by federal health authorities as part of a broader probe into potential "adverse side effects" from the vaccine.
The death of a woman who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is under investigation by federal health authorities as part of a broader probe into potential "adverse side effects" from the vaccine.
Disney makes dress code more ‘inclusive’ for theme park employees
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values.
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values.
Weekend preview of ‘MLS on FOX’ with John Strong: LAFC vs Austin FC
The beginning of the 2021 MLS season takes center stage this weekend on FOX with a pair of Hollywood headliners, as Will Ferrell’s LAFC takes on Matthew McConaughey’s Austin FC.
The beginning of the 2021 MLS season takes center stage this weekend on FOX with a pair of Hollywood headliners, as Will Ferrell’s LAFC takes on Matthew McConaughey’s Austin FC.
Restaurants offer signing bonuses amid worker shortage
As restaurants statewide struggle with a worker shortage, some are forking out more cash to try to reel in employees.
As restaurants statewide struggle with a worker shortage, some are forking out more cash to try to reel in employees.
Police Chief: Officer fired gun, instead of Taser in death of Minnesota man
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department Monday night, flouting the county’s 7 p.m. curfew to demand justice after the police shooting death of a 20-year-old Sunday. According to the police chief, the officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop mistakenly drew her handgun instead of a Taser.
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department Monday night, flouting the county’s 7 p.m. curfew to demand justice after the police shooting death of a 20-year-old Sunday. According to the police chief, the officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop mistakenly drew her handgun instead of a Taser.
Tavares man rescues boater hanging on to the propeller of his capsized boat
A Tavares man rescued a boater hanging on to his capsized boat and now he's sharing his story.
A Tavares man rescued a boater hanging on to his capsized boat and now he's sharing his story.
AMBER Alert issued for Pasco County 11-year-old last seen in New Port Richey
A statewide AMBER Alert has been issued for a Pasco County girl who was originally reported as a runaway. Now they believe she is in the company of a 20-year-old male.
A statewide AMBER Alert has been issued for a Pasco County girl who was originally reported as a runaway. Now they believe she is in the company of a 20-year-old male.
Gambling bills start moving in Florida Legislature amid talks
Murmurs, and at times shouts, of a renewed gambling deal between the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have bubbled during legislative sessions stretching back nearly a decade.
Murmurs, and at times shouts, of a renewed gambling deal between the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have bubbled during legislative sessions stretching back nearly a decade.
Medical experts, lawmakers weigh in on YouTube's removal of DeSantis video
YouTube's removal of a roundtable held by the governor has sparked a bigger conversation: Censorship by big tech versus the spread of false information, especially during a pandemic.
YouTube's removal of a roundtable held by the governor has sparked a bigger conversation: Censorship by big tech versus the spread of false information, especially during a pandemic.
1,613 new COVID-19 cases reported in Florida on Monday; 35 deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 1,613 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, along with an additional 35 deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 1,613 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, along with an additional 35 deaths.
Executive order waives student accountability measures tied to state exam
Answering the question of how the state would handle standardized testing this year, the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday waiving accountability measures tied to state exams.
Answering the question of how the state would handle standardized testing this year, the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday waiving accountability measures tied to state exams.
Park brawl results in felony charges for Flagler County teen, deputies say
Deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office responded to a brawl at a park which resulted in charges for one participant who is accused of using a Taser on another person.
Deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office responded to a brawl at a park which resulted in charges for one participant who is accused of using a Taser on another person.
Bright Futures scholarship funding change clears Florida Senate
Despite an outcry from opponents warning that “guaranteed” Bright Futures scholarship funding could be upended, the Senate on Thursday passed a measure that would tie aid amounts to money set aside in each year’s state budget.
Despite an outcry from opponents warning that “guaranteed” Bright Futures scholarship funding could be upended, the Senate on Thursday passed a measure that would tie aid amounts to money set aside in each year’s state budget.
Play through? South Carolina golfers consult rule book after ball lands squarely on alligator's back
A family golfing in South Carolina had to consult the U.S. Golf Association rule book after their golf ball landed perfectly on the back of a nearby alligator.
A family golfing in South Carolina had to consult the U.S. Golf Association rule book after their golf ball landed perfectly on the back of a nearby alligator.
Deputies: Man held woman against her will, battered and stabbed her repeatedly for days
The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested a man they say held a woman against her will, battered her and stabbed her for days.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested a man they say held a woman against her will, battered her and stabbed her for days.