'Min wage = mediocre person': Florida deli's hiring sign sparks backlash
The photo received over 75,000 reactions and thousands of retweets.
The photo received over 75,000 reactions and thousands of retweets.
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.
Judge won’t dismiss parents' lawsuit over Florida governor's school mask-mandate ban
A Leon County judge on Thursday denied a motion from the state asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by parents, including several in Tampa Bay, that claims Gov. Ron DeSantis' order banning school mask mandates is unconstitutional.
A Leon County judge on Thursday denied a motion from the state asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by parents, including several in Tampa Bay, that claims Gov. Ron DeSantis' order banning school mask mandates is unconstitutional.
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.
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.
Tim Tebow cut from Jacksonville Jaguars after preseason loss, marking end of NFL comeback attempt
Tim Tebow has been cut from the Jacksonville Jaguars after their first preseason game, ending his attempted comeback in the NFL as a tight end.
Tim Tebow has been cut from the Jacksonville Jaguars after their first preseason game, ending his attempted comeback in the NFL as a tight end.
'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.
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.
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.
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.'
Florida woman wins $1 million on scratch-off ticket, finishes shift before cashing in
Wilma Todd originally thought she won $100,000,
Wilma Todd originally thought she won $100,000,
Volunteer High School: 'Hoax' shooter call prompted evacuation on first full day of class
A call about an active shooter inside a Tennessee high school prompted a major law enforcement response, but a sheriff's office believes it was a hoax after finding no suspect and no shooting injuries.
A call about an active shooter inside a Tennessee high school prompted a major law enforcement response, but a sheriff's office believes it was a hoax after finding no suspect and no shooting injuries.
Some ambulances forced to wait outside as Florida hospitals deal with rising number of patients
Pinellas County officials say some hospitals have so many COVID-19 cases that patients in ambulances may have to wait for up to an hour before the hospital can admit them. Although the most serious cases, like heart attacks and strokes, still take priority, the situation is putting a strain on fire departments and hospitals alike.
Pinellas County officials say some hospitals have so many COVID-19 cases that patients in ambulances may have to wait for up to an hour before the hospital can admit them. Although the most serious cases, like heart attacks and strokes, still take priority, the situation is putting a strain on fire departments and hospitals alike.
Surfside first responders among first to receive $1,000 bonuses in Florida
Back in March, discussions began to include $1,000 bonuses to Florida’s first responders in the state budget. This week, some of those checks were hand-delivered to them.
Back in March, discussions began to include $1,000 bonuses to Florida’s first responders in the state budget. This week, some of those checks were hand-delivered to them.
Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
Norwegian granted ability to allow 100% fully vaccinated cruises for passengers, crew
Norwegian Cruise Line's first sailing from Florida is scheduled on Aug. 15 on the Norwegian Gem departing from Miami.
Norwegian Cruise Line's first sailing from Florida is scheduled on Aug. 15 on the Norwegian Gem departing from Miami.
Legendary FSU football coach Bobby Bowden dies at 91
Bobby Bowden announced in July he had a terminal illness that his family later said was pancreatic cancer.
Bobby Bowden announced in July he had a terminal illness that his family later said was pancreatic cancer.