Gov. DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to be compensated for name, image and likeness

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed into law a bill that will allow college athletes in the state to earn money from endorsement deals.Read More

Florida reports new record high of COVID-19 cases Friday

There are now more than 70,000 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,877 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Friday, the Florida Department ofRead More

Virtual ceremony for 4th anniversary of nightclub massacre

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A ceremony commemorating the fourth anniversary of a massacre at a gay nightclub in Florida was being held virtually Friday becauseRead More

Trump to accept nomination in Jacksonville after moving most of convention out of Charlotte

(CNN) — Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced on Thursday that President Donald Trump will accept the Republican nomination this year in Jacksonville, Florida.Read More

DeSantis announces plan, recommendations for reopening Florida schools

MELBOURNE, Fla. (WSVN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the state’s plans and recommendations to reopen schools. DeSantis made the announcement at a ThursdayRead More

AMBER Alert cancelled after missing 13-year-old Florida girl found safe

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — Officials have cancelled an AMBER Alert for a missing 13-year-old Florida girl after she was found safe. The Florida DepartmentRead More

Latest COVID-19 numbers: Over 69,000 Florida cases, deaths surpass 2,800

There are now more than 69,000 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,848 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Thursday, the Florida Department ofRead More

Gov. DeSantis approves $2 million for man wrongly jailed for 43 years

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday to compensate a former death row inmate $2 million who was releasedRead More

Disney fans say Splash Mountain, a ride inspired by ‘Song of the South,’ should be re-themed

(CNN) — One of Disney’s best-loved rides is based on a film widely considered the studio’s most racist. Splash Mountain, a mainstay at both Walt Disney World inRead More

RNC Chair: Jacksonville is the front-runner for 2020 GOP convention

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville, Florida, is the front-runner to host the GOP celebration marking President Donald Trump’s acceptance of his party’s nomination for reelection,Read More