Gov. Ron DeSantis: Embracing home schooling, charter schools with school choice
PRESS CONFERENCE | At Grace Christian School in Valrico on Jan. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supported school choice -- advocating for home schooling and charter school, including Schools of Hope -- as well as announcing scholarships for students attending these schools.
PRESS CONFERENCE | At Grace Christian School in Valrico on Jan. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supported school choice -- advocating for home schooling and charter school, including Schools of Hope -- as well as announcing scholarships for students attending these schools.
US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: 'Assisting DHS with enforcement'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the state's immigration enforcement and removal, saying he's "making sure all state and local law enforcement have a duty to assist DHS with interior enforcement."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the state's immigration enforcement and removal, saying he's "making sure all state and local law enforcement have a duty to assist DHS with interior enforcement."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis making stop in Valrico
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at Grace Christian School in Valrico on Wednesday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at Grace Christian School in Valrico on Wednesday.
'They were holding on to each other': Frisco community mourns 2 teens killed in sledding accident
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
Man found shot outside gas station in Orange County, deputies say
Orange County deputies responded to a 7-Eleven on East Colonial Drive early Wednesday after reports of a shooting.
Orange County deputies responded to a 7-Eleven on East Colonial Drive early Wednesday after reports of a shooting.
Cold weather could impact at Central Florida theme parks
When you come to amusement parks, the thrills and the excitement may be enough to keep you warm, but for roller coasters the chill could cause your ride to be delayed.
When you come to amusement parks, the thrills and the excitement may be enough to keep you warm, but for roller coasters the chill could cause your ride to be delayed.
Record cold could delay roller coasters at Central Florida theme parks
When you come to amusement parks, the thrills and the excitement may be enough to keep you warm, but for roller coasters the chill could cause your ride to be delayed.
When you come to amusement parks, the thrills and the excitement may be enough to keep you warm, but for roller coasters the chill could cause your ride to be delayed.
Standoff with suspect ends hours after domestic-related shooting
A standoff between law enforcement officers and a man suspected of shooting a woman in a domestic incident in Windermere is over, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A standoff between law enforcement officers and a man suspected of shooting a woman in a domestic incident in Windermere is over, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Alex Vindman, key figure in Trump impeachment, launches U.S. Senate bid in Florida
Alex Vindman, a retired Army officer who emerged as a central figure in President Donald Trump’s first impeachment, is entering Florida’s high-stakes U.S. Senate race.
Alex Vindman, a retired Army officer who emerged as a central figure in President Donald Trump’s first impeachment, is entering Florida’s high-stakes U.S. Senate race.
SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX launched an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday night.
SpaceX launched an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday night.
One of world's oldest lobster fishers, Virginia Oliver, dies in Maine at 105
Virginia Oliver, who dedicated her life to lobster fishing and became Maine's "lobster lady," has died. She was 105 years old.
Virginia Oliver, who dedicated her life to lobster fishing and became Maine's "lobster lady," has died. She was 105 years old.
Standoff with suspect ends hours after domestic-related shooting of woman near Windermere school, deputies say
A standoff between law enforcement officers and a man suspected of shooting a woman in a domestic incident in Windermere is over, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A standoff between law enforcement officers and a man suspected of shooting a woman in a domestic incident in Windermere is over, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Shirtless Florida man who jumped through Taco Bell window, robbed it with 'large rock' sentenced to 4 years
A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison after he jumped through a Taco Bell drive-thru window and robbed workers and customers with a "large rock."
A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison after he jumped through a Taco Bell drive-thru window and robbed workers and customers with a "large rock."
Border Patrol agents involved in southern Arizona shooting: PCSD
PCSD says a man from the Pima County community of Sahuarita is in serious condition following a shooting that involved Border Patrol agents.
PCSD says a man from the Pima County community of Sahuarita is in serious condition following a shooting that involved Border Patrol agents.
Officers open fire on man stabbing himself in Orange City: Police
Authorities in Volusia County shot a man in the parking lot of a bank in Orange City ON Thursday evening after witnesses said he was stabbing himself and brandishing a weapon.
Authorities in Volusia County shot a man in the parking lot of a bank in Orange City ON Thursday evening after witnesses said he was stabbing himself and brandishing a weapon.
Cost of living is rising the most in these US cities
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
Elementary school on lockdown after woman shot
An elementary school in Windermere was placed on hold Tuesday afternoon after deputies responded to a shooting in the neighborhood, authorities said.
An elementary school in Windermere was placed on hold Tuesday afternoon after deputies responded to a shooting in the neighborhood, authorities said.
Teen boy arrested after suspected ‘door-kicking challenge’ leads to family dog's death
A teen boy was arrested in connection to an alleged door-kicking prank that led to a family dog's death.
A teen boy was arrested in connection to an alleged door-kicking prank that led to a family dog's death.
Judge delays trial again for Volusia County dog mauling case involving death of 8-year-old
A judge has again delayed the trial of the woman who owned the dogs that fatally mauled an 8-year-old boy in Volusia County last year.
A judge has again delayed the trial of the woman who owned the dogs that fatally mauled an 8-year-old boy in Volusia County last year.