Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Monday is last day to apply for limited waiver

Oct. 31, 2022, is the last day to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver, which allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify.

Most plastic recycling ends up in the trash, Greenpeace report finds

"Unlike with paper or metals, there are two insurmountable barriers that prevent plastic recycling from ever working at scale: toxicity and economics," Greenpeace report says.

Ethan Crumbley, accused Oxford High School mass shooter pleads guilty to murder, terrorism

The 16-year-old accepted guilt to four counts of murder, one count of terrorism, seven counts of assault with intent to murder, and 12 counts of possession of a firearm while in the commission of a felony.

Daytona Beach businesses hope for trouble-free 'Trucktoberfest'

Daytona Beach's unsanctioned “Trucktoberfest” kicks off this weekend, and businesses hope truckers heard law enforcement's message loud and clear about coming into town this weekend.

Florida deaths from Hurricane Ian reach 114, FDLE reports

Medical examiners have confirmed 114 deaths from Hurricane Ian, 11 of which have been reported in Central Florida.

NASA announces members of its scientific team to study UFOs

NASA has selected 16 people who will spend nine months researching how much information is publicly available about UFOs, and how much more is needed to better understand unexplained sightings.

This weekend’s college football on FOX: Top-10 teams clash in Week 8 doubleheader

A win this weekend for these division rivals can go a long way toward controlling their destiny to win the conference while improving their odds of making the playoffs.

Florida motorists receive $4.3M in toll breaks in September through SunPass Savings program

The Florida Department of Transportation reported Thursday that 361,000 SunPass users saved $4.3 million in September under a discount offered to frequent users of toll roads.

DeSantis calls for special session to provide property tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims

Gov. DeSantis is calling for a special legislative session to provide property tax relief to Hurricane Ian victims. He says in the meantime, he will issue an executive order until lawmakers can act, which would delay property tax payments on any properties that were destroyed or made uninhabitable in 26 Florida counties designated for FEMA disaster assistance.

Florida's ‘shark maternity ward’ may have been forever changed after direct hit by Hurricane Ian

Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.

Mother, 2 children killed in Florida house fire, Nassau deputies say

A mother and her two children are dead following an early morning fire at a Northeast Florida home Thursday, according to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.

Florida man dies on Disney World ride after possible heart attack, deputies say

An 83-year-old Florida man died on a ride at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando after likely suffering from a heart attack, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said in an incident report.