Ease your mask mandates or pay up, Fla. Board of Education warns districts
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
Herd of manatees swims close to shore at Miramar Beach in Florida
Those at one Florida beach had a very close encounter with several of the state's beloved sea cows.
Those at one Florida beach had a very close encounter with several of the state's beloved sea cows.
Driver, father of baby who died in St. Petersburg crash charged with manslaughter
Almost two weeks after a Nissan Rogue crashed into a tree in St. Petersburg, killing two of the six people inside, police have arrested the driver, who is also the father of one of the victims. Officers are using this case to warn drivers of this apparently dangerous stretch of road.
Almost two weeks after a Nissan Rogue crashed into a tree in St. Petersburg, killing two of the six people inside, police have arrested the driver, who is also the father of one of the victims. Officers are using this case to warn drivers of this apparently dangerous stretch of road.
Judge won’t dismiss parents' lawsuit over Florida governor's school mask-mandate ban
A Leon County judge on Thursday denied a motion from the state asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by parents, including several in Tampa Bay, that claims Gov. Ron DeSantis' order banning school mask mandates is unconstitutional.
A Leon County judge on Thursday denied a motion from the state asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by parents, including several in Tampa Bay, that claims Gov. Ron DeSantis' order banning school mask mandates is unconstitutional.
Florida Public Corruption conviction linked to winning applicant in Georgia Medical Marijuana Awards
The husband of Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers was convicted in Florida for public corruption last week in Federal court. Trulieve was recently given a lucrative medical marijuana license by the state..
The husband of Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers was convicted in Florida for public corruption last week in Federal court. Trulieve was recently given a lucrative medical marijuana license by the state..
2 orphaned manatees being nursed at SeaWorld Orlando
Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.
Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.
Nursing home advocates worry vaccine requirement could leave facilities understaffed
President Biden announced a requirement that all nursing home workers be vaccinated. If facilities don't comply, they won't be able to continue receiving federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid. Advocates worry if facilities can't meet the requirement, they may have to close.
President Biden announced a requirement that all nursing home workers be vaccinated. If facilities don't comply, they won't be able to continue receiving federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid. Advocates worry if facilities can't meet the requirement, they may have to close.
DeSantis' top donor invests in COVID drug governor promotes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been criticized for opposing mask mandates and vaccine passports — is now touting a COVID-19 antibody treatment in which a top donor’s company has invested millions of dollars.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been criticized for opposing mask mandates and vaccine passports — is now touting a COVID-19 antibody treatment in which a top donor’s company has invested millions of dollars.
Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor dies after June shooting
Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor was shot on June 23rd while responding to a call of suspicious activity. A manhunt for the suspect followed.
Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor was shot on June 23rd while responding to a call of suspicious activity. A manhunt for the suspect followed.
Disney Genie, Lightning Lane: Disneyland reveals FastPass, MaxPass replacements
Disneyland and Disney World have retired FastPass and MaxPass for two new services: Disney Genie and Lightning Lane.
Disneyland and Disney World have retired FastPass and MaxPass for two new services: Disney Genie and Lightning Lane.
Child exploitation investigation in Gwinnett County leads to two arrests, police say
A child pornography investigation led to arrests of 35-year-old Devin Christopher Martin in Norcross and 40-year-old Billy Joe Wood from Lakeland, Florida.
A child pornography investigation led to arrests of 35-year-old Devin Christopher Martin in Norcross and 40-year-old Billy Joe Wood from Lakeland, Florida.
Fred brings damage, flooding to north Georgia
Tropical Depression Fred continued to leave damage, power outages and heavy rains in Georgia as it moved across the southeast Tuesday.
Tropical Depression Fred continued to leave damage, power outages and heavy rains in Georgia as it moved across the southeast Tuesday.
20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
Wild Florida welcomes 2 baby albino gators to the world
The baby albinos are said to be in the back right now receiving care but they will soon be out in exhibit two for Wild Florida guests to enjoy.
The baby albinos are said to be in the back right now receiving care but they will soon be out in exhibit two for Wild Florida guests to enjoy.
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale police officer dies of COVID-19
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.
'There's blood everywhere': 911 calls released after woman is killed by toddler on Zoom call
Police said that the woman died after her toddler was handling a loaded gun and shot her during a Zoom call.
Police said that the woman died after her toddler was handling a loaded gun and shot her during a Zoom call.
Disney announces 'Very Merriest After Hours' event: How to get tickets
‘Disney Very Merriest After Hours’ will take place on 24 select nights Nov. 8 through Dec. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
‘Disney Very Merriest After Hours’ will take place on 24 select nights Nov. 8 through Dec. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
VIDEO: Alligator stops traffic while casually crossing busy Orlando road
The video racked up over 200,000 views.
The video racked up over 200,000 views.
Georgia wins fresh ruling in water war with Florida, Alabama
A judge has ruled that a federal agency doesn’t have to revise its plans for how it operates dams along the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers, another win for Georgia in its struggles with Florida and Alabama over the water that flows into the Apalachicola River.
A judge has ruled that a federal agency doesn’t have to revise its plans for how it operates dams along the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers, another win for Georgia in its struggles with Florida and Alabama over the water that flows into the Apalachicola River.