What you need to know about the 25th Amendment as members of Congress urge Pence to remove Trump from office
Here's what you need to know about the 25th Amendment, as members of Congress urge Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the amendment to remove President Trump from office.
Here's what you need to know about the 25th Amendment, as members of Congress urge Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the amendment to remove President Trump from office.
Legislation floats local preemption for Florida's seaports
Local governments would be unable to impose a wide variety of regulations on any of the state’s 15 seaports, under a bill filed Tuesday by Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton.
Local governments would be unable to impose a wide variety of regulations on any of the state’s 15 seaports, under a bill filed Tuesday by Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton.
Scott, Rubio remain mum on election certification vote
Amid increasing pressure from outgoing President Donald Trump, Florida Republican U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are staying tight-lipped on how they will vote Wednesday when Congress is set to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Amid increasing pressure from outgoing President Donald Trump, Florida Republican U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are staying tight-lipped on how they will vote Wednesday when Congress is set to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Spectators moved online for annual Epiphany celebration dive
Divers will soon take to the water in Tarpon Springs for the annual Epiphany celebration. The historic event usually attracts thousands of people, but because of the pandemic things will look much different this year.
Divers will soon take to the water in Tarpon Springs for the annual Epiphany celebration. The historic event usually attracts thousands of people, but because of the pandemic things will look much different this year.
Marion County begins coronavirus vaccinations
Marion County health officials say it will take them until March to get through all requests for the coronavirus vaccine. In the meantime, the county says it has done well administering the vaccine they have.
Marion County health officials say it will take them until March to get through all requests for the coronavirus vaccine. In the meantime, the county says it has done well administering the vaccine they have.
Florida teachers, school staff not prioritized for vaccinations
Emphasizing that his focus remains on Florida's elderly population, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said teachers and school staff should not expect to be prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19 --- at least for now.
Emphasizing that his focus remains on Florida's elderly population, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said teachers and school staff should not expect to be prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19 --- at least for now.
11,256 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 103 new deaths
State health-care agencies on Monday released numbers about the coronavirus pandemic in Florida.
State health-care agencies on Monday released numbers about the coronavirus pandemic in Florida.
Judge to weigh case on Florida's unemployment problems
A Leon County circuit judge has scheduled a hearing next month to decide whether to toss out a class-action lawsuit that seeks damages because of problems with the state’s unemployment-compensation system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Leon County circuit judge has scheduled a hearing next month to decide whether to toss out a class-action lawsuit that seeks damages because of problems with the state’s unemployment-compensation system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marion COVID-19 vaccination registration temporarily suspended
COVID-19 vaccine registration for residents age 65 or older has been suspended in Marion County, the Department of Health in Marion County announced on Monday.
COVID-19 vaccine registration for residents age 65 or older has been suspended in Marion County, the Department of Health in Marion County announced on Monday.
Governor plans to use churches, testing sites for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing with a frantic demand for COVID-19 vaccinations across the state, promised Monday that he would strip allotments from hospitals that don’t use them quickly enough and shift the doses to other health-care providers.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing with a frantic demand for COVID-19 vaccinations across the state, promised Monday that he would strip allotments from hospitals that don’t use them quickly enough and shift the doses to other health-care providers.
Florida reports evidence of first UK COVID-19 variant in state
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) reports it has evidence of the first identified case of the United Kingdom COVID-19 variant in Martin County.
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) reports it has evidence of the first identified case of the United Kingdom COVID-19 variant in Martin County.
Feds: Distilleries that made hand sanitizer during pandemic have hefty fees waived
Small businesses across the country were recently notified they would have to pay $14,000 for making hand sanitizer.
Small businesses across the country were recently notified they would have to pay $14,000 for making hand sanitizer.
Small Wisconsin town rallies around family of brother, sister killed in crash
A Wisconsin town is mourning the loss of a pair of siblings killed in a crash Tuesday night in Daytona Beach while on vacation.
A Wisconsin town is mourning the loss of a pair of siblings killed in a crash Tuesday night in Daytona Beach while on vacation.
Florida breaks record with 17,192 new coronavirus cases reported in a single day
State health-care agencies on Thursday released numbers about the coronavirus in Florida. The surge in new cases represents the highest single-day count reported.
State health-care agencies on Thursday released numbers about the coronavirus in Florida. The surge in new cases represents the highest single-day count reported.
Grieving mom creates foundation that helps families deal with loss of a child
An Altamonte Springs mother is turning her grief into action after she saw her 17-month old daughter killed while out for a family bike ride.
An Altamonte Springs mother is turning her grief into action after she saw her 17-month old daughter killed while out for a family bike ride.
Florida Supreme Court revamps key legal standard in civil lawsuits
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday revamped a key legal standard as its conservative majority continued to show a willingness to undo previous decisions that have guided the state’s courts.
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday revamped a key legal standard as its conservative majority continued to show a willingness to undo previous decisions that have guided the state’s courts.
Lake County changing how COVID-19 vaccine is distributed
More counties are rolling out coronavirus vaccines. Lake County on Wednesday announced they will be distributing on a first-come, first-served basis after running into problems with their appointment system.
More counties are rolling out coronavirus vaccines. Lake County on Wednesday announced they will be distributing on a first-come, first-served basis after running into problems with their appointment system.
New Florida fireworks law help ring in New Year
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, whose job includes the role of state fire marshal, cautioned Floridians to follow fire-safety guidelines ahead of the first New Year’s holiday with a law bolstering the availability of fireworks.
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, whose job includes the role of state fire marshal, cautioned Floridians to follow fire-safety guidelines ahead of the first New Year’s holiday with a law bolstering the availability of fireworks.
Fried wants National Guard to help with vaccines
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried on Wednesday called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to mobilize the National Guard to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried on Wednesday called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to mobilize the National Guard to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines.
Florida reports 13,871 more positive COVID-19 cases, 137 resident deaths
State health-care agencies on Wednesday released numbers about the coronavirus in Florida.
State health-care agencies on Wednesday released numbers about the coronavirus in Florida.