Florida tuition waiver for grand-kids who live out of state advances
A proposal is advancing in the House that would allow high-performing students who live outside of Florida to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities if their grandparents reside in the Sunshine State.
A proposal is advancing in the House that would allow high-performing students who live outside of Florida to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities if their grandparents reside in the Sunshine State.
6,118 new COVID-19 cases reported in Florida on Thursday, 120 resident deaths
State healthcare agencies on Thursday released the latest coronavirus numbers in Florida, reporting an increase of 6,118 new cases from a Wednesday count.
State healthcare agencies on Thursday released the latest coronavirus numbers in Florida, reporting an increase of 6,118 new cases from a Wednesday count.
All Florida teachers, daycare workers now eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine at CVS
All of Florida's teachers, along with daycare and preschool workers, are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine and CVS has announced their pharmacies are now accepting appointments.
All of Florida's teachers, along with daycare and preschool workers, are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine and CVS has announced their pharmacies are now accepting appointments.
Starship SN10 a 'success' despite explosion after landing
It looked as though the test flight of the SpaceX Starship SN10 went well. However, shortly after landing, the rocket exploded. One space industry analyst said it should still be considered a success.
It looked as though the test flight of the SpaceX Starship SN10 went well. However, shortly after landing, the rocket exploded. One space industry analyst said it should still be considered a success.
Search for kidnapping, rape suspect
There is a desperate search to find a violent criminal. Investigators said a woman was kidnapped at one location in Marion County, rendered unconscious and raped, before being dropped off in a ditch. At another location.
There is a desperate search to find a violent criminal. Investigators said a woman was kidnapped at one location in Marion County, rendered unconscious and raped, before being dropped off in a ditch. At another location.
Jupiter and Mercury conjunction to light up sky on March 5 — here’s how to watch
Sky-watchers have a chance to observe another astronomical event — the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury.
Sky-watchers have a chance to observe another astronomical event — the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury.
5 students, 1 adult taken to hospital after air conditioner at Florida school malfunctions
The school said that paramedics took four students and one adult to the hospital as a precaution. A parent took a fifth student to the hospital.
The school said that paramedics took four students and one adult to the hospital as a precaution. A parent took a fifth student to the hospital.
Florida reports 6,014 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, 132 more resident deaths
State healthcare agencies on Wednesday released the latest coronavirus numbers in Florida, reporting an increase of 6,014 new cases from a Tuesday count.
State healthcare agencies on Wednesday released the latest coronavirus numbers in Florida, reporting an increase of 6,014 new cases from a Tuesday count.
'Extremely vulnerable' patients must have this form to get COVID vaccine in Florida
The Florida Department of Health has published a form for physicians to certify that they have determined an individual to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 and eligible to receive the vaccine.
The Florida Department of Health has published a form for physicians to certify that they have determined an individual to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 and eligible to receive the vaccine.
Cruise industry workers struggling after a year since sailings stopped
Many are still struggling after an entire year of the cruise industry passes by still shut down.
Many are still struggling after an entire year of the cruise industry passes by still shut down.
Test cruises help industry prepare for when sailings begin again
Test cruises are being done to help the industry prepare for when ships start sailing again amid the pandemic.
Test cruises are being done to help the industry prepare for when ships start sailing again amid the pandemic.
Daytona Beach preparing for Spring Break 2021
One of the biggest spring break hot spots in the country is Daytona Beach, and the city is bracing for impact. Authorities expect crowds to be no different than compared to past years despite the pandemic, but additional staff will be brought in to make sure COVID safety guidelines are being followed.
One of the biggest spring break hot spots in the country is Daytona Beach, and the city is bracing for impact. Authorities expect crowds to be no different than compared to past years despite the pandemic, but additional staff will be brought in to make sure COVID safety guidelines are being followed.
Parents' 'Bill of Rights' advances in Florida Legislature
Proposals to codify in state law a “Parent’s Bill of Rights” related to what families are entitled to know about their children's education and health care are advancing in the House and Senate, as the 2021 legislative session gets underway.
Proposals to codify in state law a “Parent’s Bill of Rights” related to what families are entitled to know about their children's education and health care are advancing in the House and Senate, as the 2021 legislative session gets underway.
How to win $25,000 on the NBA with FOX Super 6
Enter the NBA Challenge contest on the FOX Super 6 app for free, and you can win this week's $25,000 jackpot!
Enter the NBA Challenge contest on the FOX Super 6 app for free, and you can win this week's $25,000 jackpot!
'Could have been a lot worse' says paramedic who nearly lost arm to alligator
A Central Florida paramedic had his arm nearly ripped off by an alligator last summer. We first met Tavares Fire Lt. Carsten Kieffer in August following the incident. "It was not an alligator attack. It was an alligator defending himself," he explained.
A Central Florida paramedic had his arm nearly ripped off by an alligator last summer. We first met Tavares Fire Lt. Carsten Kieffer in August following the incident. "It was not an alligator attack. It was an alligator defending himself," he explained.
Critics fired up proposed caps to THC in medical marijuana
Florida lawmakers may consider a bill that would limit the amount of THC in medical marijuana. Currently, dispensaries can sell marijuana with up to 30 percent. The proposal would cap that at 10 percent for smokable pot and 16 percent for other medical marijuana products.
Florida lawmakers may consider a bill that would limit the amount of THC in medical marijuana. Currently, dispensaries can sell marijuana with up to 30 percent. The proposal would cap that at 10 percent for smokable pot and 16 percent for other medical marijuana products.
Florida reports 1,700 new coronavirus cases, 147 deaths
State healthcare agencies on Monday reported an increase of 1,700 new coronavirus cases from a Sunday count. It's among the lowest daily new cases reported in over four months.
State healthcare agencies on Monday reported an increase of 1,700 new coronavirus cases from a Sunday count. It's among the lowest daily new cases reported in over four months.
Florida House plan targets flooding, sea level rise
Floridians would be asked to approve a tax break for people who elevate their homes to avoid the threat of flooding, while up to $100 million a year would be set aside to help local governments combat rising sea levels, under proposals announced Friday.
Floridians would be asked to approve a tax break for people who elevate their homes to avoid the threat of flooding, while up to $100 million a year would be set aside to help local governments combat rising sea levels, under proposals announced Friday.
Providers lining up for new hospice facilities in Florida
Thirty-four letters of intent from providers interested in establishing hospice programs were accepted this week by the state Agency for Health Care Administration.
Thirty-four letters of intent from providers interested in establishing hospice programs were accepted this week by the state Agency for Health Care Administration.
Gold-colored Trump statue at CPAC drawing crowds
Former President Trump has not yet made his appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), but a gold-colored statue in his likeness has already stolen the show.
Former President Trump has not yet made his appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), but a gold-colored statue in his likeness has already stolen the show.