Backlash over student bathroom guidelines in Brevard County
School guidelines in Brevard County allow transgender children to use restrooms consistent with their gender identity. Some parents and at least one lawmaker have concerns.
School guidelines in Brevard County allow transgender children to use restrooms consistent with their gender identity. Some parents and at least one lawmaker have concerns.
Sanford Civic Center offers flexible vaccine hours
Seminole County is offering more flexible hours at one of its vaccination sites. The Sanford Civic Center will be open to administer the vaccine to those eligible through Thursday. Hours are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Seminole County is offering more flexible hours at one of its vaccination sites. The Sanford Civic Center will be open to administer the vaccine to those eligible through Thursday. Hours are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Vaccine eligibility age lowering to 60
More Floridians will soon be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Ron DeSantis made the announcement during a press conference Monday afternoon, saying all Floridians age 60 and up will be able to get vaccinated beginning Monday, March 15.
More Floridians will soon be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Ron DeSantis made the announcement during a press conference Monday afternoon, saying all Floridians age 60 and up will be able to get vaccinated beginning Monday, March 15.
Video appears to show biker jumping over rising drawbridge in Daytona Beach
Video surveillance appears to show a motorcyclist jumping over a rising draw bridge in Daytona Beach, Florida, where the annual Bike Week gathering now is underway.
Video surveillance appears to show a motorcyclist jumping over a rising draw bridge in Daytona Beach, Florida, where the annual Bike Week gathering now is underway.
Orange County Convention Center now offering all teachers, staff, childcare workers vaccine
The Orange County Convention Center has joined all federal vaccine centers, CVS, Publix, Walmart, and Winn-Dixie in offering the shot to All pre-K through 12 educators, staff, and childcare workers.
The Orange County Convention Center has joined all federal vaccine centers, CVS, Publix, Walmart, and Winn-Dixie in offering the shot to All pre-K through 12 educators, staff, and childcare workers.
Gainesville Police officers 'devastated' after memorial stone for fallen officer destroyed
It was a shocking and unsettling sight near Gainesville High School Friday, where more than 20 years ago, Officer Scott Baird was killed in the line of duty. His memorial stone was discovered not only knocked over but destroyed.
It was a shocking and unsettling sight near Gainesville High School Friday, where more than 20 years ago, Officer Scott Baird was killed in the line of duty. His memorial stone was discovered not only knocked over but destroyed.
So far, 2021 is proving to be a good year for vacation rentals in Volusia County and other parts of Florida.
So far, 2021 is proving to be a good year for vacation rentals in Volusia County and other parts of Florida.
So far, 2021 is proving to be a good year for vacation rentals in Volusia County and other parts of Florida.
Orlando-based virtual tutoring service helps kids learn, for free
A group of Orlando high school girls started a nonprofit that tutors kids struggling with virtual learning.
A group of Orlando high school girls started a nonprofit that tutors kids struggling with virtual learning.
AG, law enforcement pushing legislation that protects Florida police K-9s
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and dozens of law enforcement officers gathered in Volusia County in support of legislation that offers more support for police K-9?s
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and dozens of law enforcement officers gathered in Volusia County in support of legislation that offers more support for police K-9?s
Paying it Forward: Sister-in-law helps sister-in-law
We meet two sister-in-laws -- one looking out for the other during one of the worst years of her life.
We meet two sister-in-laws -- one looking out for the other during one of the worst years of her life.
Video shows woman stealing from church cash donation box, police say
Police say a brazen thief stole cash out of a church's mailbox. Authorities are searching for a woman seen in surveillance video from Grace Street Church of God in Apopka church, where members have been sending their donations to that mailbox. A thief also struck nearby St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Police say a brazen thief stole cash out of a church's mailbox. Authorities are searching for a woman seen in surveillance video from Grace Street Church of God in Apopka church, where members have been sending their donations to that mailbox. A thief also struck nearby St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Second Harvest Food Bank's 'In it Together' campaign
Second Harvest Food Bank distributed food to 500 households in Central Florida on Thursday. They held a drive-thru food pantry event at the Church of the Son in Orlando. The event was a part of a new fundraising campaign they started called In it Together.
Second Harvest Food Bank distributed food to 500 households in Central Florida on Thursday. They held a drive-thru food pantry event at the Church of the Son in Orlando. The event was a part of a new fundraising campaign they started called In it Together.
Mayor Demings says mask mandate staying in place
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Thursday said that a countywide mask mandate will remain in place for the time being. While some states are doing away with the mandates, health experts say it could be premature to do so given that there are new daily coronavirus cases and deaths. Demings said it might be possible to lift the mandate over the summer if vaccines continue to rise and news cases dwindle.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Thursday said that a countywide mask mandate will remain in place for the time being. While some states are doing away with the mandates, health experts say it could be premature to do so given that there are new daily coronavirus cases and deaths. Demings said it might be possible to lift the mandate over the summer if vaccines continue to rise and news cases dwindle.
Second Harvest Food Bank's 'In it Together' campaign
Second Harvest Food Bank distributed food to 500 households in Central Florida on Thursday. They held a drive-thru food pantry event at the Church of the Son in Orlando. The event was a part of a new fundraising campaign they started called "In it Together."
Second Harvest Food Bank distributed food to 500 households in Central Florida on Thursday. They held a drive-thru food pantry event at the Church of the Son in Orlando. The event was a part of a new fundraising campaign they started called "In it Together."
Assignment at Mississippi middle school asks students to ‘pretend like you are a slave’
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
Bill requires stray rocket parts to be returned
Legislation is moving forward in Florida to require people to return rocket parts that might be recovered following a launch. Authorities warn that the parts could be dangerous, could contain intellectual property, or is relevant to national security. Ultimately, lawmakers say the parts belong to the manufacturers and more and more parts are being recycled for future launches.
Legislation is moving forward in Florida to require people to return rocket parts that might be recovered following a launch. Authorities warn that the parts could be dangerous, could contain intellectual property, or is relevant to national security. Ultimately, lawmakers say the parts belong to the manufacturers and more and more parts are being recycled for future launches.
Finding water on Mars for colonization
There has been a renewed focus on Mars after NASA's rover Perseverance recently landed. Soon Rovers won't be the only things roaming the Red Planet as work is being done to put humans on the surface.
There has been a renewed focus on Mars after NASA's rover Perseverance recently landed. Soon Rovers won't be the only things roaming the Red Planet as work is being done to put humans on the surface.
All Florida teachers, daycare workers now eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine at CVS
All of Florida's teachers, along with daycare and preschool workers, are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine and CVS has announced their pharmacies are now accepting appointments.
All of Florida's teachers, along with daycare and preschool workers, are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine and CVS has announced their pharmacies are now accepting appointments.
Orlando attorney helps rescue fisherman off Key West
Orlando Attorney Mark Solomon chartered a boat to go fishing, but he made an even bigger discovery while at sea.
Orlando Attorney Mark Solomon chartered a boat to go fishing, but he made an even bigger discovery while at sea.
Restoration continues at historic Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse stands 151-feet tall and serves as a historic landmark on the Space Coast that sheds light on the past.
The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse stands 151-feet tall and serves as a historic landmark on the Space Coast that sheds light on the past.