Vaccine-wary Floridians line up for monoclonal antibody treatment after testing positive for virus
One woman said she didn't trust the COVID-19 vaccine and didn't get it. Then she was exposed to COVID at work and is now undergoing monoclonal antibody therapy, a treatment approved by the FDA under an emergency use authorization – just like the vaccine she didn't want.
One woman said she didn't trust the COVID-19 vaccine and didn't get it. Then she was exposed to COVID at work and is now undergoing monoclonal antibody therapy, a treatment approved by the FDA under an emergency use authorization – just like the vaccine she didn't want.
Ease your mask mandates or pay up, Fla. Board of Education warns districts
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
Herd of manatees swims close to shore at Miramar Beach in Florida
Those at one Florida beach had a very close encounter with several of the state's beloved sea cows.
Those at one Florida beach had a very close encounter with several of the state's beloved sea cows.
Driver, father of baby who died in St. Petersburg crash charged with manslaughter
Almost two weeks after a Nissan Rogue crashed into a tree in St. Petersburg, killing two of the six people inside, police have arrested the driver, who is also the father of one of the victims. Officers are using this case to warn drivers of this apparently dangerous stretch of road.
Almost two weeks after a Nissan Rogue crashed into a tree in St. Petersburg, killing two of the six people inside, police have arrested the driver, who is also the father of one of the victims. Officers are using this case to warn drivers of this apparently dangerous stretch of road.
2 orphaned manatees being nursed at SeaWorld Orlando
Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.
Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.
DeSantis' top donor invests in COVID drug governor promotes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been criticized for opposing mask mandates and vaccine passports — is now touting a COVID-19 antibody treatment in which a top donor’s company has invested millions of dollars.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been criticized for opposing mask mandates and vaccine passports — is now touting a COVID-19 antibody treatment in which a top donor’s company has invested millions of dollars.
Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor dies after June shooting
Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor was shot on June 23rd while responding to a call of suspicious activity. A manhunt for the suspect followed.
Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor was shot on June 23rd while responding to a call of suspicious activity. A manhunt for the suspect followed.
20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
Wild Florida welcomes 2 baby albino gators to the world
The baby albinos are said to be in the back right now receiving care but they will soon be out in exhibit two for Wild Florida guests to enjoy.
The baby albinos are said to be in the back right now receiving care but they will soon be out in exhibit two for Wild Florida guests to enjoy.
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale police officer dies of COVID-19
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.
'There's blood everywhere': 911 calls released after woman is killed by toddler on Zoom call
Police said that the woman died after her toddler was handling a loaded gun and shot her during a Zoom call.
Police said that the woman died after her toddler was handling a loaded gun and shot her during a Zoom call.
Disney announces 'Very Merriest After Hours' event: How to get tickets
‘Disney Very Merriest After Hours’ will take place on 24 select nights Nov. 8 through Dec. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
‘Disney Very Merriest After Hours’ will take place on 24 select nights Nov. 8 through Dec. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
VIDEO: Alligator stops traffic while casually crossing busy Orlando road
The video racked up over 200,000 views.
The video racked up over 200,000 views.
Police say woman on Zoom call fatally shot by toddler
A woman on a Zoom call is believed to have been fatally shot by a toddler who found a loaded handgun, which was left unsecured, police say.
A woman on a Zoom call is believed to have been fatally shot by a toddler who found a loaded handgun, which was left unsecured, police say.
Brevard residents warned to only call for ambulance or go to ER for true emergency
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Polk sheriff: Murder suspect, wife illegally towed vehicles belonging to 'poor, hardworking' residents
The owners of a Mulberry towing company – a husband and wife – are facing charges after illegally towing vehicles from a mobile home park, according to Polk County detectives. One of those owners was previously charged with murder.
The owners of a Mulberry towing company – a husband and wife – are facing charges after illegally towing vehicles from a mobile home park, according to Polk County detectives. One of those owners was previously charged with murder.
10-week-old puppy found in hot car 'screaming in pain' now recovering
According to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, the original owners of the puppy, Brandon Mclaren and Mecaila Johnson, arrived back at the car 30 minutes after the puppy had been rescued.
According to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, the original owners of the puppy, Brandon Mclaren and Mecaila Johnson, arrived back at the car 30 minutes after the puppy had been rescued.
Overwhelmed hospitals face nurse shortages amid US COVID-19 surge
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
Sheriff: Florida couple arrested for leaving puppy in hot car at mall
Deputies say the temperature inside the car had reached over 100-degrees and the puppy was crying in pain and 'near death.'
Deputies say the temperature inside the car had reached over 100-degrees and the puppy was crying in pain and 'near death.'