Some counties opt out of state's pre-registration site for COVID-19 vaccines

The State of Florida launched a website where residents can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine, but not every county is opting in to use it, which has caused confusion. 

‘Swatting’ hoax leads to large response in Deltona neighborhood 

A massive deputy response in a Deltona neighborhood appears to have been a "swatting call," the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.

Sheriff: Hillsborough man charged with murdering girlfriend's 8-year-old son

A Hillsborough man faces first-degree murder charges after deputies say he severely beat his girlfriend's 8-year-old son, leading to the child's death.

COVID-19 UK variant likely more prevalent in Florida than numbers show

The United Kingdom variant of the coronavirus is spreading around the country, with California and Florida reporting the highest number of cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Polk County deputies encounter massive alligator near school in Lakeland

Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office encountered a large alligator that was sunning on a sidewalk in Lakeland Thursday morning.

UCF fires professor at center of controversial tweets for 'classroom misconduct’

The University of Central Florida on Friday announced that a professor who drew national attention last summer for controversial tweets has been fired, accused of classroom misconduct.

School voucher revamp set for hearing in Florida Senate

A controversial proposal that would revamp Florida’s school-voucher programs will get its first test Wednesday when it goes before the Senate Education Committee.

Fauci warns new coronavirus variants are 'wake-up call,' says scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.

Florida sheriff: Man fought deputies, K9 during arrest for burglary

A Florida sheriff's office says a man tried to fight deputies and their K9 as he resisted arrest, but was ultimately taken into custody.

More UK variant COVID-19 cases detected in Central Florida

The highly contagious United Kingdom variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Central Florida -- first in Orange County and now in Seminole County.

Lawmaker proposes change to $15 minimum wage

Residents across Central Florida have some strong opinions about a proposed amendment to change the $15 minimum wage which voters passed into law in November.

Daytona Beach Buc-ee’s to open in March

Anticipation has been building since Texas-based convenience store chain -- Buc-ee’s -- announced it was coming to Daytona Beach.

Orlando restaurant manager honored for reporting alleged child abuse

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried stopped by the Mrs. Potato Restaurant in Orlando on Thursday to honor a restaurant manager for a heroic act.

Change in vaccine vendor by state leaves Sanford assisted living facility staff waiting

Thursday is the day Gracious Age Assisted Living owner Carviz Carlos was looking forward to. It was supposed to be the day CVS came to vaccinate the staff and residents at his assisted living facility in Sanford, but that didn't happen.

DeSantis seeks money for drug importation plan

Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to push to import lower-cost drugs from Canada and included $15 million in his proposed 2021-2022 budget for an importation program.

UK variant, South Africa variant, Brazil variant: A guide to known coronavirus mutations

As the novel coronavirus continues to claim the lives of Americans and people across the world, multiple coronavirus variants are now circulating around the globe, triggering alarm among scientists and health officials.