State’s tourism-marketing agency Visit Florida launches post-Hurricane Ian ad campaign

Florida’s tourism-marketing agency has put together a promotional campaign, with an initial cost of about $2.7 million, to highlight parts of the state not ravaged by Hurricane Ian.

Nikolas Cruz verdict: Parkland school shooter to get life sentence for killing 17

Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz will be sentenced to life without parole for the 2018 murder of 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, after the jury said Thursday that it could not unanimously agree that he should be executed.

Bikers pour into Daytona Beach for 30th annual Biketoberfest

Despite local impacts from Tropical Storm Ian, businesses and tourism officials are anticipating a big turnout for the annual Biketoberfest festival.

More than 200K Floridians have voted by mail, data shows

With an increase of about 71,000 from Tuesday, more than 201,000 Floridians had voted by mail as of Wednesday morning, according to data posted on the state Division of Elections website.

WATCH: Bodycam released of Florida student accused of body-slamming officer during school fight

The St. Cloud Police Department has released body camera video that allegedly recorded a high school student picking up a police officer and slamming him to the ground during a fight.

Florida to receive $2.65 billion for transportation projects as part of infrastructure law

The Biden administration announced Tuesday that Florida is slated to get $2.65 billion this fiscal year for transportation projects as part of a major federal infrastructure law.

Search and rescue team of specialists from Alachua and Marion counties return from Ian recovery

A 27-member team comprised of search and rescue specialists from Alachua and Marion counties has returned following a two-week mission to assist in rescue and recovery efforts in Southwest Florida.

Florida GOP lawmakers seek shield in congressional redistricting fight

Six lawmakers, including House Speaker Chris Sprowls, and legislative staff members have asked a judge for a protective order that would shield them from testifying in a lawsuit about the constitutionality of a new congressional redistricting plan.

Group suing Gov. DeSantis over migrant flight records

An open-government group Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to force Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to release additional records about a controversial decision last month to fly migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.

Central Florida chiropractor accused of sexual battery of patient

A licensed chiropractor in Florida was arrested by Orlando police on accusations he used his role to touch one of his patients inappropriately.

Florida man, 94, found clever way to escape attic after Hurricane Ian floodwaters trapped him inside

A 94-year-old Florida man had to come up with a clever way to exit his attic after floodwaters during Hurricane Ian left him trapped inside, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Nonprofit K9s United accepting preorders for Florida-approved specialty license plate

A national nonprofit dedicated to supporting law enforcement K9 units with equipment and training is accepting preorders for its Florida-approved specialty license plate.