Settlement reached in domestic violence coalition cases
Tiffany Carr, the embattled former head of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, will pay $2.1 million as part of a settlement of a series of lawsuits centered on the state?s attempt to claw back ?exorbitant? compensation paid to Carr and members of the nonprofit?s board of directors.
Tiffany Carr, the embattled former head of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, will pay $2.1 million as part of a settlement of a series of lawsuits centered on the state?s attempt to claw back ?exorbitant? compensation paid to Carr and members of the nonprofit?s board of directors.
Orlando firefighters respond after large tree falls onto moving car
Crews with the Orlando Fire Department responded to the scene after a tree toppled onto a moving car. The tree went down on Broadway Ave., between Colonial Dr. and Hillcrest St. A second parked car was also struck by the tree, firefighters said.
Crews with the Orlando Fire Department responded to the scene after a tree toppled onto a moving car. The tree went down on Broadway Ave., between Colonial Dr. and Hillcrest St. A second parked car was also struck by the tree, firefighters said.
FWC: Daytona Beach man 'intentionally' hit alligator with mower
A man was arrested after Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) says he hit an alligator with mower machinery used to cut grass and destroyed a nest of eggs.
A man was arrested after Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) says he hit an alligator with mower machinery used to cut grass and destroyed a nest of eggs.
Tracking the Tropics: Tropical Storm Ida forms
Tropical Storm Ida formed in the Caribbean Sea late Thursday afternoon. It is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the Gulf Coast.
Tropical Storm Ida formed in the Caribbean Sea late Thursday afternoon. It is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the Gulf Coast.
Gov. DeSantis discusses coronavirus treatments
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discusses coronavirus treatments on Thursday morning.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discusses coronavirus treatments on Thursday morning.
Orlando's Harry Styles show will require vaccination or proof of negative test
The Amway Center said that guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours prior to entry.
The Amway Center said that guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours prior to entry.
Crisis mounting for funeral homes amid COVID resurgence
COVID deaths are on the decline in Florida; however, the crisis is still a big problem for funeral homes.
COVID deaths are on the decline in Florida; however, the crisis is still a big problem for funeral homes.
Tourist killed while protecting his baby in Miami Beach restaurant, police say
A gunman fatally shot a tourist eating dinner with his family at a Miami Beach restaurant as the man protected his 1-year-old son, police and a family member said.
A gunman fatally shot a tourist eating dinner with his family at a Miami Beach restaurant as the man protected his 1-year-old son, police and a family member said.
Orlando's Harry Styles show will require vaccination or proof of negative test
The Amway Center announced on Wednesday that ticket holders to the upcoming Harry Styles? concert must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 diagnostic test within 48 hours prior to entry.
The Amway Center announced on Wednesday that ticket holders to the upcoming Harry Styles? concert must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 diagnostic test within 48 hours prior to entry.
Man steals FedEx truck, takes wild ride through Daytona Beach, police say
A FedEx truck was stolen and taken on a wild ride in Daytona Beach, police say.
A FedEx truck was stolen and taken on a wild ride in Daytona Beach, police say.
As school mask mandate debate rages on, do masks really work?
With masks now required in Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) starting Monday, we wanted to know how effective the face-coverings are.
With masks now required in Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) starting Monday, we wanted to know how effective the face-coverings are.
Parents pick up laptops, hotspots from Celebration school for remote learning
Parents lined up to get laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots at Celebration's K-8 school on Wednesday.
Parents lined up to get laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots at Celebration's K-8 school on Wednesday.
DeSantis says school district breaking law with mandates
Whether Florida students will be required to mask up in schools this year has become an issue of national interest, and one that appears far from being resolved.
Whether Florida students will be required to mask up in schools this year has become an issue of national interest, and one that appears far from being resolved.
Gov. DeSantis speaks in The Villages
Governor Ron DeSantis speaks in The Villages.
Governor Ron DeSantis speaks in The Villages.
Orange County Sheriff John Mina encourages law enforcement officers to get vaccinated
The Orange County Sheriff's Office released a video from Sheriff John Mina on Wednesday.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office released a video from Sheriff John Mina on Wednesday.
COVID quarantines cause frustration, confusion
Thousands of Central Florida students are quarantined due to the coronavirus. There is no uniform state policy guiding school districts on how and when to conduct quarantines. This has led to frustration from some and calls for clarity.
Thousands of Central Florida students are quarantined due to the coronavirus. There is no uniform state policy guiding school districts on how and when to conduct quarantines. This has led to frustration from some and calls for clarity.
Orange County School Board reinstates universal mask mandate
The Orange County School Board is reinstating a mask mandate following lengthy discussion and public comment on Tuesday. The mandate, which does not include an opt-out clause, is to be in place for 60 days.
The Orange County School Board is reinstating a mask mandate following lengthy discussion and public comment on Tuesday. The mandate, which does not include an opt-out clause, is to be in place for 60 days.
Camping World Stadium event offers prizes as incentive to get vaccinated
The Citrus Bowl, the Florida Classic, or a Jimmy Buffett concert were just some of the prizes offered to those who received a COVID-19 vaccine shot at Camping World on Tuesday.
The Citrus Bowl, the Florida Classic, or a Jimmy Buffett concert were just some of the prizes offered to those who received a COVID-19 vaccine shot at Camping World on Tuesday.
Celebration K-8 school closing due to COVID
A school in Osceola County will be closed for a week due to COVID-19 exposure. Some 1,600 students at Celebration K-8 will be impacted. According to officials, 26 students and four staff members tested positive for the coronavirus. In addition, 72 students and nine staff members were quarantined.
A school in Osceola County will be closed for a week due to COVID-19 exposure. Some 1,600 students at Celebration K-8 will be impacted. According to officials, 26 students and four staff members tested positive for the coronavirus. In addition, 72 students and nine staff members were quarantined.
Doctors protesting, urge vaccinations
Some doctors in South Florida said the health care system is so overwhelmed treating unvaccinated patients that they felt compelled to stage a symbolic walkout.
Some doctors in South Florida said the health care system is so overwhelmed treating unvaccinated patients that they felt compelled to stage a symbolic walkout.