Orange County Mayor recommends return to wearing masks in some settings

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says it his official recommendation that people go back to wearing masks indoors in crowded places where they cannot socially distance even if they are vaccinated.

With months left in 2021, FWC says manatee deaths surpass annual record

More manatees have died so far this year than any other year on record, according to a new report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife.

World’s deepest pool opens in Dubai with ‘Sunken City’

Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.

Blue Origin reveals Jeff Bezos flight details

Jeff Bezos' July 20th flight will mark the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Ring camera catches storm that prompted tornado warning in Orlando

A Ring security camera at a home in Orlando's Lake Nona area recorded inclement weather that prompted a Tornado Warning by the National Weather Service at 6:55 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021. This video is courtesy of Brantley and Nicole Dice.

Aduhelm: FDA head calls for review of Alzheimer's drug

Dr. Janet Woodcock, the acting head of the FDA, is calling for a review of highly unusual contacts between her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.

Driver arrested after blood-alcohol level registers at .225, according to Sheriff's Office

The Marion County Sheriff's Office said it received calls on Wednesday from witnesses who claimed to see a vehicle swerving into on-coming traffic and into the grass, traveling at a high rate of speed.

Zaila Avant-garde breezes to National Spelling Bee win

Whether dribbling a basketball or identifying obscure Latin or Greek roots, Zaila Avant-garde doesn't show much stress.

UCF women's basketball players enter sponsorship, first team to reach NIL deal

The University of Central Florida Women's Basketball team is making history as the first sponsored team in the new NIL era of college athletics. As of last week, NCAA athletes can now profit from their name, image, and likeness.

Harrowing video shows officers rescuing 6-year-old alleged kidnapping victim

Harrowing bodycam footage shows the moments Louisville Metro Police officers rescued a 6-year-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped by a man she never met before, according to police.

Video shows hoverboard explode in Utah home

An explosive video was caught on camera when a young boy’s hoverboard caught flames and nearly burned his house down.

Puppy for a purpose
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A St. Petersburg police officer who was a K9 handler in Afghanistan was just presented with a new puppy as a way to show gratitude for her service.

Tracking coronavirus variants
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COVID-19 cases in Central Florida are once again on the rise and test sites are now screening for more variants.