Florida law to allow counties to restrict smoking on the beach

On July 1, the State of Florida’s new Clean Air Act will go into effect. The regulation gives counties and municipalities more ability to restrict where someone can smoke in public.

Kickoff times announced for 2022 Florida Cup Series Matches

The Florida Cup Series has announced kickoff times for all four of its 2022 matches in the Clash of Nations tournament.

Family of Tampa officer killed in 2021 crash sues FDOT over wrong-way vehicle detection system

In early March 2021, a Tampa police officer intentionally drove into the path of a wrong-way driver to stop him. Now, his family is suing the state's transportation department, claiming they failed to maintain an early detection system for wrong-way drivers.

Brightline to no longer open train station at Disney Springs, company says

Plans for guests to catch a train ride to and from Disney Springs have been canceled as Brightline said it will no longer open a train station there.

Pregnancy centers concerned over vandalism following Roe v. Wade ruling

As some pregnancy centers have been vandalized in parts of the county, and even in Central Florida, following the Roe v. Wade ruling, it is causing concern for clinics that help pregnant women.

What you can save during Florida's tax-free week

"Freedom Week" is a tax-free holiday that begins on July 1 through July 7. Heres what is exempt during the holiday.

Gabby Petito's mother slams Brian Laundrie's notebook confession: 'Truth will be revealed'

Gabby Petito's mother says she's "fed up" and that the "truth will be revealed," days after the release of Brian Laundrie's notebook confession where he admitted to killing Gabby.

How will Orlando Magic's draft picks impact team?

If the Orlando Magic want to return to the NBA Playoffs, they need more offensive firepower – and it looks like the team may have found that with No. 1 draft pick, Paolo Banchero, and their No. 32 selection, Caleb Houstan.

Proposed rate hikes trimmed for Florida-backed Citizens Property Insurance

Regulators on Friday trimmed proposed rate increases for customers of the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation approved an average 6.4% rate increase for homeowners with “multi-peril” policies — by far the most common type of policy.

Severe weather leaves downed trees, power outages across parts of Marion County

There is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Lake County until 6 p.m. At 5:12 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Pittman, or 9 miles south of Juniper Springs, moving southeast at 10 mph. Wind gusts of 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are possible.

Florida biologists discuss capture of largest python on state record

Biologists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced their biggest catch yet: an 18-foot python weighing in at 215 pounds.