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Hurricane Larry grows into Category 3 storm as it moves across the Atlantic

Hurricane Larry became a Category 3 storm overnight and is predicted to gain strength over the next two days as it moves across the Atlantic.

Florida reports 2,345 COVID deaths, over 129,000 cases this week

The state Department of Health reported its weekly COVID-19 numbers and Florida cases and positivity continue to surge while reported deaths are up once again. Check out the latest numbers.

Florida Senate president Simpson to run for agriculture commissioner next year

Senate President Wilton Simpson, a wealthy Republican from Trilby whose business holdings include a giant egg farm, filed paperwork Friday to run for state agriculture commissioner next year.

Grieving mother asks court to block $75K handout to siblings of estranged husband who killed 2 sons

GAINESVILLE – The mother of two boys killed by her estranged husband is asking a Florida judge to block handing over $75,000 of his wealth to his sister and brothers – including one who...

With moratorium gone, wave of eviction orders awaits Central Florida renters

Eviction orders are beginning to go out in Central Florida after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the CDC's eviction ban last month.

When public health is at stake, freedom isn't absolute | Commentary

A 1905 Supreme Court case upheld the authority of states to enforce compulsory vaccination laws, a legal precedent that could still be in use today.

Florida's coastal wetlands are our best hurricane protection | Commentary

Protecting wetlands is less expensive and more effective than building levees and seawalls, a new study says, and a college environmental professor details why.

Big 12 expected to add UCF, new members by end of next week: report

The Big 12 is expected to add four new members, including UCF, by the end of next week according to Sports Illustrated.

FSU opens season against No. 9 Notre Dame

Florida State opens the 2021 football season by hosting No. 9 Notre Dame in a rare Sunday night showdown at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles are looking to bounce back after a disappointing...

First look: Disney explores new small world with Remy's Ratatouille Adventure ride at Epcot

Future Epcot trips may have more joie de vivre when Remy's Ratatouille Adventure opens. Walt Disney World is introducing ratty dark ride to theme park's France pavilion.

Disney on Ice 2021

Disney on Ice show is at the Amway Arena in Orlando. The Disney on Ice show features Disney stories and movies like, Aladdin, Toy Story, Moana, The Lion King, Little Mermaid and Frozen. There...