Florida tops 60,000 new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations jump 24%

Florida saw a jump in COVID-19 cases last week, while reported deaths of Florida residents during the pandemic climbed to more than 74,300. The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 jumped 24 percent during the past week

Watch: Florida officials help reunite lost panther kitten with its mother

Video shared by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shows the moment a mother panther was reunited with her young kitten after the two reportedly became separated.

Charges recommended against Osceola County deputy in Taser-sparked fire at Florida gas station

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office intends to recommend charges against one of its deputies involved in an incident that ended with a fire at an Orlando gas station, according to the State Attorney's Office.

Super fog: What is it, what causes it, and can you drive through it?

The morning rush hour on Interstate 95 was brought to a stop on March 3, 2022, after a thick wall of fog and smoke – known as "super fog" – cut visibility on the freeway to less than 10 feet. In the end, 17 vehicles were part of five separate crashes – and three people died.

Mystery solved: Alligator responsible for destruction at Florida woman's front door

There was an unexpected guest at one Florida woman's home, only she wasn't home to see in person last week. But there was plenty of evidence left behind that someone, or something, had been at her front door.

'Welcome to Rockville' 2022 kicks off in Daytona Beach

America's largest rock festival brought in tens of thousands of fans Thursday with Kiss as a headliner, one of the band's last shows in Florida.

Monster Jam World Finals come to Orlando's Camping World Stadium

Orlando is hosting the Monster Jam World Finals this weekend and the monster trucks have pulled into Camping World Stadium where the best of the best will compete in the two-day championship event.

Life in space: UCF students studying ways to build homes, farm food in space

What would human homes and cities on other moons and planets be built out of? It's something space enthusiasts and scientists are looking at already amid the current space race.

Blue Origin's next human spaceflight delayed due to technical issue

Blue Origin has delayed its next human spaceflight launch from West Texas after a technical issue was detected ahead of the liftoff.

Technical issue behind 'active shooter' notification sent to parents, Alachua County Public Schools say

Parents and staff in Alachua County received a notification of an active shooter on a school campus Thursday morning, but the school district said a technical issue caused the error message.

State targets teaching of critical race theory, social justice, emotional learning in social studies textbooks

As the Florida Department of Education seeks proposals from textbook companies to provide social-studies materials to schools, it is making clear concepts such as critical race theory and social justice should not be included.

Lawmakers pushing to add affordable housing to special session agenda for Florida Legislature

As the nation’s lawmakers focus on surging gas prices, officials in Florida say people need more affordable housing options. Rent prices across the state are up more than 20% over last year.

Orlando Magic fans hopeful after team wins NBA Draft Lottery

The Orlando Magic have the first pick in the NBA Draft for the first time since 2004. After several down years, fans say the Magic are finally on the come-up.

Boeing Starliner spacecraft arrives at Florida launchpad ahead of Thursday liftoff

Boeing and United Launch Alliance continue to move forward with Thursday evening's launch to complete the final test needed before Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft can fly astronauts to the International Space Station.