Online sales tax collection plan backed in Florida Senate
An effort to require out-of-state online retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases made by Floridians advanced Thursday in the Senate as economists project the move could bring in more than $1 billion a year in revenue.
An effort to require out-of-state online retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases made by Floridians advanced Thursday in the Senate as economists project the move could bring in more than $1 billion a year in revenue.
Report: 2 arrested after video shows illegal C-section performed on dog
Two men have been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators said they performed an illegal C-section on a French Bulldog.
Two men have been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators said they performed an illegal C-section on a French Bulldog.
Florida reports 7,342 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday; 157 deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 7,342 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state since the start of the pandemic to 1,844,627.
The Florida Department of Health reported 7,342 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state since the start of the pandemic to 1,844,627.
Woman, 96, says she couldn't get luggage or walker after flight arrived at OIA
A 96-year-old woman says she was left without her medicine and her walker after she landed at Orlando International Airport. She claims her luggage was locked in security before she could make it to baggage claims.
A 96-year-old woman says she was left without her medicine and her walker after she landed at Orlando International Airport. She claims her luggage was locked in security before she could make it to baggage claims.
Celestis partners with SpaceX to launch ashes of loved ones into space
A company called Celestis works with SpaceX to send people's ashes up in space aboard rockets.
A company called Celestis works with SpaceX to send people's ashes up in space aboard rockets.
Happy birthday, John Travolta: These movies featuring the iconic actor are free to stream on Tubi
Legendary actor John Travolta turns 67 on Thursday, and the timing couldn’t feel more right to celebrate by relishing free-to-stream films featuring the Hollywood icon.
Legendary actor John Travolta turns 67 on Thursday, and the timing couldn’t feel more right to celebrate by relishing free-to-stream films featuring the Hollywood icon.
Florida lawmaker files bill to change state's vote-by-mail process
After Florida has received widespread praise for its handling of the 2020 election, Republicans and Democrats clashed over a bill that would require voters to more frequently request vote-by-mail ballots.
After Florida has received widespread praise for its handling of the 2020 election, Republicans and Democrats clashed over a bill that would require voters to more frequently request vote-by-mail ballots.
Florida getting influx of COVID-19 vaccines after feds increase shipments
More coronavirus vaccines are on the way to Florida this week. The state received about 340,000 doses from the feds. That number will increase to more than 417,000 next week.
More coronavirus vaccines are on the way to Florida this week. The state received about 340,000 doses from the feds. That number will increase to more than 417,000 next week.
'She was our hero': Prada the dog alerts owners of fire using Ring camera
A dog is being hailed a four-legged hero after alerting her owners of a fire in their home through a Ring doorbell camera.
A dog is being hailed a four-legged hero after alerting her owners of a fire in their home through a Ring doorbell camera.
Moment of silence in schools backed by Florida House
With the proposal’s sponsor saying children growing up now “have issues” in part because “they don’t have time for moments of reflection,” a House panel Tuesday approved a controversial bill that would mandate daily moments of silence in schools.
With the proposal’s sponsor saying children growing up now “have issues” in part because “they don’t have time for moments of reflection,” a House panel Tuesday approved a controversial bill that would mandate daily moments of silence in schools.
Vacation rental proposal on the move in Florida Senate
A controversial effort to further limit local governments’ ability to regulate and inspect vacation rental properties is advancing in the Florida Senate, as the proposal’s sponsor on Tuesday assured critics that the legislation is “a starting point.”
A controversial effort to further limit local governments’ ability to regulate and inspect vacation rental properties is advancing in the Florida Senate, as the proposal’s sponsor on Tuesday assured critics that the legislation is “a starting point.”
Search continues for killer of beloved Mount Dora couple
Officials say they hope forensics will help solve a double-murder that killed a beloved couple from Mount Dora.
Officials say they hope forensics will help solve a double-murder that killed a beloved couple from Mount Dora.
Valrico baby found safe after SUV stolen; suspect still on the run
A 13-month-old girl who was inside an SUV that was stolen from a Valrico neighborhood Tuesday afternoon was reunited with her family after the vehicle was found abandoned a few miles away.
A 13-month-old girl who was inside an SUV that was stolen from a Valrico neighborhood Tuesday afternoon was reunited with her family after the vehicle was found abandoned a few miles away.
Volusia County working on ordinance to allow e-bikes on the beach
The Volusia County Council on Tuesday moved forward with an effort to allow electric bicycles, or e-bikes, on its beaches following state laws that passed last year.
The Volusia County Council on Tuesday moved forward with an effort to allow electric bicycles, or e-bikes, on its beaches following state laws that passed last year.
Gov. DeSantis, House Speaker Sprowls continue targeting big tech
Gov. Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, continued their push against big technology companies Monday, introducing legislation focused on data privacy and security.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, continued their push against big technology companies Monday, introducing legislation focused on data privacy and security.
UF vets pull shoe from gut of 10.5-foot, 341-pound Nile crocodile
Staff at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine took on the task of removing a shoe from the gut of a 10.5-foot, 341-pound Nile crocodile, named Anuket.
Staff at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine took on the task of removing a shoe from the gut of a 10.5-foot, 341-pound Nile crocodile, named Anuket.
Florida Highway Patrol aims to decrease number of hit-and-run crashes
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Lt. Kim Montes says hit-and-run accidents have been the cause of too many deaths and injuries over the past few years. FHP's campaign, called “stay at the scene” wants to take those numbers down.
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Lt. Kim Montes says hit-and-run accidents have been the cause of too many deaths and injuries over the past few years. FHP's campaign, called “stay at the scene” wants to take those numbers down.
Ocala Police: Search ongoing for armed and dangerous felon
Benjamin Townsel is facing charges and is accused of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
Benjamin Townsel is facing charges and is accused of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
Florida's Emergency Management Director is stepping down, DeSantis says
Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Monday that Florida Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz is leaving the job after two years running point on the state’s response to hurricanes and COVID-19.
Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Monday that Florida Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz is leaving the job after two years running point on the state’s response to hurricanes and COVID-19.
Thunderbirds to perform flyover for Sunday’s Daytona 500
The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform a flyover at the 63rd annual Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway this weekend.
The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform a flyover at the 63rd annual Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway this weekend.