Mom of kids, ages 4 and 2, arrested after driving without car seats, seatbelts, deputies say

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said a deputy stopped Carolyn Poitier for speeding with her 4-year-old and 2-year-old children in the car, sleeping without car seats or seatbelts.

Daytona International Speedway to host Orlando Pride NWSL match

The National Women's Soccer League is teaming up with Daytona International Speedway and Torneos to host a match during Daytona's inaugural Soccer Fest.

Kissimmee man arrested on charges stemming from Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

A Kissimmee, Florida man appeared before a federal judge in Orlando on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 riot.

State attorney: Victim who shot and killed attacker was 'fortunate he was able to defend himself'

Three men attacked a victim in downtown Tampa. The victim fought back, shooting two of his attackers, killing one of them. State Attorney Andrew Warren says it was a 'crystal clear-cut case of self-defense.'

Protections for gopher tortoises under consideration by federal officials

Federal wildlife officials will decide in the coming months whether increased protections are needed for gopher tortoises, as Florida looks for ways to move the animals out of the path of development.

Stolen credit card leads to wild chase to donut shop, shooting in Lake County, sheriff says

New video appears to show one person being detained following a deputy-involved shooting in Lake County. Two other suspects are recovering after allegedly being shot by that deputy.

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.