Florida's COVID-19 deaths approaching 74,000

Florida's death toll in the coronavirus pandemic was nearing 74,000 deaths among residents based on data released by the state last week.

Magic mushrooms: Scientist says fungi could revolutionize climate change fight

Visit any forest, and you’re bound to see mushrooms growing alongside trees and other plants, but these fungi play an important part in the health of that ecosystem and its ability to fight climate change.

USFL forecast: No rain in sight for Birmingham, Alabama, in Week 2 action

Week 2 of USFL action gets underway Friday night with three more games to follow this weekend. Here's what the weather looks like and what you can expect from the teams at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama.

Leesburg Bikefest draws thousand: 'We're excited to be back in April'

The Leesburg Bikefest is underway. It's the first time the event is being in April since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Florida releases 2 examples claiming critical race theory in math textbooks

Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.

Florida Democrats plan to take legal action after passing of new congressional map

Democrats held press conferences around the state to protest the Florida Legislature’s passage of the state's redistricting map. Many critics of the map say it heavily favors Republicans and doesn’t properly reflect the state’s demographics.

Body camera video shows guests complaining they were drugged at wedding

Seminole County Sheriff’s deputies released body camera video showing the scene as investigators responded to reports of guests being drugged at a Longwood wedding reception February 19. 

Florida extending red snapper fishing season

Florida anglers this year will have extra days to fish for Gulf red snapper under an expanded season.

Axiom-1 plans for splashdown off Florida coast on Sunday

Four private astronauts plan to undock from the International Space Station Saturday with a splashdown off the coast of Florida on Sunday.

Ocala police arrest 33-year-old man after boy accuses him of sexual battery

Police in Ocala arrested Darrin Charles on Tuesday after officers say a 10-year-old accused him of sexual battery. Photo via Ocala Police Department.

Florida textbook guidelines have school districts scrambling

Central Florida school districts say they are scrambling to make sure they have textbooks for their K-12 math classes after the state issued new guidelines and put dozens of reading materials on a new “not-recommended” list.