Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is applying to participate in a federal unemployment assistance program so people currently receiving at leastRead More

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP/WSVN) — A woman is facing felony child abuse charges after police say she slapped an 11-year-old child and called him aRead More

There are now more than 608,000 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 10,733 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Wednesday, the Florida Department ofRead More

(CNN) — Teachers across the United States are preparing to welcome students back to the classroom. But as coronavirus cases rise, many worry that young children’sRead More

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — A 79-year-old man was killed by another inmate last week at a Florida prison, officials said. Nelson Sanderson was pronounced deadRead More

There are now more than 605,000 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 10,580 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Tuesday, the Florida Department ofRead More

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. (AP) — A 75-year-old man who recently had heart surgery was punched in the chest and knocked to the ground afterRead More

GAINESVILLE (WSVN) — Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission researchers made an interesting find last week. The FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute announced theRead More

A judge has ruled that an order requiring brick-and-mortar schools to reopen is unconstitutional. Circuit Judge Charles Dodson issued the ruling Monday. FEA appreciates thatRead More

Tropical Storm Laura moved past the Lower Florida Keys after officials issued a tropical storm warning in the area and advised residents to exercise caution,Read More