Brevard County spending $16 million in beach renourishment projects

Beaches are the lifeblood of tourism along the Space Coast, and because of this, Brevard County will be spending millions to lure more visitors.

WWE superstar opens gym in Orlando's Baldwin Park

WWE superstar Robert Stone and his wife, Tara, have opened a new gym in Orlando's Baldwin Park, called F45.

Chick-fil-A to sell heart-shaped boxes of nuggets for Valentine's Day

If the way to your sweetie's heart is through their stomach, then Chick-fil-A has just the right way to express your love this Valentine's Day.

Orlando restaurant manager honored for reporting alleged child abuse

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried stopped by the Mrs. Potato Restaurant in Orlando on Thursday to honor a restaurant manager for a heroic act.

FDA: More than half of sampled alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico found to be poisonous

The FDA has issued an “import alert” on all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico after the agency found that more than half of products sampled contained poisonous ingredients.

Osceola deputy on paid leave after viral video surfaces showing student takedown

An Osceola County sheriff's deputy, who in a viral video appears to be slamming a student to the ground and handcuffing her, has been placed on paid leave pending an investigation.

Bernie Sanders' mittens meme merch helped raise $1.8M for charity

Sen. Bernie Sanders capitalized on his viral mittens meme and put it in merchandise which then raised millions of dollars for charity.

Brood X: Billions of cicadas set to emerge in eastern US after 17 years

Brood X, the largest and most widespread brood of cicadas in the U.S., is set to emerge from the ground this spring after 17 years.

Rare rhino celebrates 1st birthday at Lion Country Safari

The South Florida attraction Lion County Safari will be celebrating the first birthday this month for a rare southern white rhinoceros.

Mental health concerns during the pandemic
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As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, mental health concerns are on the rise. Many Americans have spent months staying at home in order to protect themselves from COVID-19. Mental health experts say that isolation could be just as dangerous.

Darden to give employees paid time off to get vaccinated
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Orlando-based Darden Restaurants, the owner of brands such as Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse, says it will pay their employees to get the coronavirus vaccine. It is a huge move that supports and encourages people to get vaccinated.

Biden boosting vaccine supply to states
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The White House expects to be able to deliver enough of the two-dose coronavirus vaccine regimens to states to reach 300 million people by late summer.

CDC guidance states COVID vaccines can be mixed under exceptional cases
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While it is recommended that the first and second coronavirus doses come from the same manufacturer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says brands can be mixed under exceptional circumstances.

Front line workers get free wedding
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Many couples have had to postpone their weddings during the coronavirus pandemic -- some because of timing and others because of finances. One couple, both essential workers, found themselves in this very position, but a contest they won helped to make their dream day a reality.