Sporting KC & Orlando City head up a busy night of MLS

It’s week 13 in MLS, which kicks off with a remarkable 13-game slate on Wednesday night as every team is in action, moving past the halfway point of their seasons and getting into the business end of the chase for spots in the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons vote

Just days after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won a court victory to keep felons from voting until they've paid off fines, restitution and court fees, billionaire Mike Bloomberg has stepped in to help them pay off the debts.

Florida governor introduces legislation with harsh penalties for disorderly assemblies

Florida's governor, surrounded by sheriffs, police chiefs and state legislative leaders, announced a new bill that will increase penalties against protesters involved in looting and violence. The proposal will also cut state funding to cities that "defund the police."

Coast Guard unloads several tons of seized cocaine and marijuana in Fort Lauderdale

The Coast Guard crew removed some of the 12,100 pounds of cocaine and 5,759 pounds of marijuana worth more than $2 million from a boat at Port Everglades.

Gov. DeSantis orders flags at half-staff for Ruth Bader Ginsburg

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at 87 of metastatic pancreatic cancer, according to the court. She was the oldest sitting member.

Animals displaced by Hurricane Sally brought to SPCA Tampa Bay

A local animal shelter is stepping up to help rescue cats and dogs from the Panhandle. Nearly 50 were transported across the state Friday and will soon be looking for their forever homes.

Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings

A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.

Protesters fined for anti-mask protest in South Florida Target store

Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider took to social media to condemn anti-maskers who went into a Florida Target store blaring the group's hit “We're Not Gonna Take It" while ripping off their masks.

Florida woman victim of unemployment fraud in Texas

The Gallo family says they have never applied for unemployment benefits, but someone using their name will be receiving benefits from the state of Texas.

Provision in Florida law prevents wrongly convicted man from receiving compensation for 37 years in jail

Robert DuBoise spent nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit. A judge cleared DuBoise of his convictions this week, but the Tampa man will not get any money from the state for the years he was wrongfully incarcerated.

Senators file bill to keep U.S. on Daylight Saving Time until next fall

The two U.S. Senators from Florida say the nation has endured so much in 2020 that we shouldn’t have to deal with changing our clocks this fall.

Chopper deputy helps nab suspected car burglars caught on camera in his driveway

A Seminole County Sheriff’s Office helicopter was about to fly early Sunday morning when the deputy on board was alerted to suspected car burglars outside his home.

'Our hearts are heavy': Army soldier dies, civilian injured following crash on Key West Navy base

An Army soldier has passed away and a Navy civilian was hospitalized after a vehicle accident occurred at Naval Air Station Key West's Sigsbee Annex on Monday, Navy officials said.