What's open and closed on Jan. 2, 2023, day after New Year

Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday this year, some businesses and offices observe Jan. 2 as the official holiday. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.

VIDEO: Sparks fly at The Wheel at ICON Park as ride loses power | 'It's on fire'

Video captured by a witness shows sparks flying from The Wheel at ICON Park Saturday evening. The Orange County Fire Rescue said its crews rescued 62 people trapped on the ride following a power failure.

Teen killed, 3 critically hurt after crash on I-75 in Alachua County: troopers

A 17-year-old Ocala girl is dead and three others are hurt following a single-car crash on I-75 on New Year's Eve, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Police: Lakeland divers find mother, 2 children dead in submerged car in lake

Divers found the bodies of a 35-year-old mother and her two young sons, ages 4 and 9, inside the submerged car. Investigators said they did not believe the vehicle ended up in the water as the result of a traffic crash.

FSU fans excited about the future of football program after Cheez-It Bowl win over Sooners

Florida State made its first bowl game appearance since the 2019 season on Thursday night at Camping World Stadium. The Seminoles defeated Oklahoma 35-32. This is a fan base who was starving to see their team back in the postseason.

Top Florida education official tapped for Arkansas Education Secretary

Incoming Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Thursday she will nominate Jacob Oliva, a senior chancellor at the Florida Department of Education, to become the Arkansas education secretary.

Missing Winter Springs, Florida, teen found safe: officials

The statewide alert for a missing 14-year-old girl out of Winter Springs has been canceled after the teen was found safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Mega Millions climbs to $640 million after no Tuesday winner

There were some second-prize winners on Tuesday night, officials said. Here were the numbers drawn and details about the next big jackpot drawing.

WATCH: SpaceX completes 60th mission of 2022 Wednesday morning

SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida Wednesday morning, its 60th mission of 2022. 

What's behind Southwest Airlines cancelling flights, and why are airline workers sleeping on floors?

Most airlines are averaging about a 5% cancellation rate right now. Southwest Airlines is sitting at 70%. And for those who are dealing with Southwest, they aren’t up against an annoying or inconvenient delay – some, like Loretta Moore, could be stranded for up to a week.

Trial over Florida's congressional redistricting set for September

A September trial has been scheduled in a federal-court challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature this spring.

Court urged to continue blocking Florida law dubbed 'Stop WOKE Act'

Professors and other plaintiffs are urging a federal appeals court to keep in place a preliminary injunction against a new Florida law that seeks to restrict the way race-related concepts can be taught in universities.