Gov. DeSantis announces 1st carbon ion-therapy program for cancer in U.S.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | On Jan. 15, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the first carbon-ion therapy program for cancer therapy in the U.S. at the clinic's new 228,000 square foot facility.
Woman 'assaulted' ICE trooper in Jacksonville, governor confirms
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the "assault" of an ICE trooper in Jacksonville, saying that the person will be held responsible.
Gov. DeSantis, first lady to hold news conference in Jacksonville
The governor and the first lady will be speaking at the Mayo Clinic.
NASA Crew-11 post-splashdown news conference
Crew-11 returned to Earth early Thursday. NASA held a news conference to talk about the crew's successful return.
Titusville police arrest woman accused of graffiti spree after tagging businesses
Police in Titusville arrested a woman accused of vandalizing multiple downtown businesses after investigators said she left her own social media handle on the buildings she allegedly defaced.
Florida AG Uthmeier says insanity defense must be reformed, calls on lawmakers to act
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is asking state lawmakers to consider a proposal that would overhaul the state’s insanity defense.
Will it snow in Florida? When, where and how likely? Here's what we know
A strong cold front is expected to move into the Southeast this weekend, bringing colder temperatures and enough moisture to potentially produce snow in parts of North Florida and the Panhandle.
Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
Sumter County deputies locate missing 12-year-old girl
Authorities are searching for a 12-year-old girl believed to be armed in Sumter County, the sheriff’s office said.
Animal reproduction book in middle schools
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
Winter weather in Orlando: Freeze watches issued, near-freezing temperatures expected
Despite waking up to mostly dry and mild weather this morning, scattered showers will move in heading into this afternoon.
Crew-11 begins early return to Earth after medical issue
NASA’s Crew-11 mission began its return to Earth after undocking from the International Space Station, ending the flight about a month earlier than planned because of a medical issue involving one astronaut.
Florida cold front: county-by-county forecast, timeline, how cold it could get
Two back-to-back cold fronts are expected to sweep across Florida this week and weekend, bringing with it near-freezing morning temperatures to parts of Orlando and Central Florida. Near the Florida-Georgia state line, there is a small chance of some snow flurries to form.
Florida mom sentenced to life in prison in killing of 10-year-old son
A Florida mother has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading no contest in the killing of her 10-year-old son, a case prosecutors described as one of the most heartbreaking crimes the community has seen.
School resource officer accused of misconduct with student
A school resource officer assigned to Seminole High School has been arrested and fired after authorities accused him of inappropriate conduct involving a 17-year-old student.
Titusville police arrest woman accused of graffiti spree
Police in Titusville arrested a woman accused of vandalizing multiple downtown businesses after investigators said she left her own social media handle on the buildings she allegedly defaced.
DeSantis appoints Adam Tanenbaum to Florida’s Supreme Court
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is appointing Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court during a news conference at Seminole High School on Wednesday morning.
Ex-cop assigned to Seminole High School arrested, accused of lewd comment towards student: Police
A former police officer with the Sanford Police Department has been arrested, accused of having inappropriate conversations with a high school student, the agency said.
2 Gainesville police officers wounded in ambush
Two Gainesville police officers were shot and wounded after being ambushed while responding to a report of a fatal shooting outside a lumber business along University Avenue, authorities said. The officers returned fire, killing the suspect.
Recall of cheese products upgraded to highest danger level over Listeria-causing bacteria: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration announced that a recall of cheese products has been upgraded to the most serious risk category after testing positive for a potentially deadly bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes.