Tuesday, the CDC announced it is now recommending universal masking in schools when students return in the fall, but Governor Ron DeSantis pushed back against the idea Monday in an unnoticed roundtable with medical experts opposed to masking children. The doctors blamed masking children for higher rates of mental illness and cast doubt on their efficacy.
The park was supposed to start the installation of the attraction last year, but because of the pandemic, they will start that process after this season ends in September.
Last week, the National Weather Service released an alert that said people on Manatee County beaches could experience some negative effects from red tide.
It has been a while since Elsa paid a little visit to the Suncoast and now we are watching another area of concern for the possibility of development over the weekend. An old
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is looking to expand its services in the community, as a new fire station will soon be placed in the Glendale and Gaskin areas.
It offers free, non-perishable food items to anyone who may need some extra help. The pantry is open 24/7 so anyone can come at any time and get what food they need.
Florida’s COVID-19 hospitalization numbers are again increasing, ending months of steady decline that began when widespread vaccinations became available and leaving doctors and epidemiologists worried as the more infectious delta variant spread
A white supremacist group rewarded members with tattoo “patches” for committing acts of violence, including assaulting peaceful demonstrators at a racial justice protest last summer, according to a federal racketeering indictment of 16 members in Florida.
A video of Army Specialist Ethan Houston surprising his mother at a Tallahassee Publix has gone viral, garnering millions of views on several social media platforms.
Attorneys for the man accused of killing 17 people at a Florida high school in 2018 want a judge to close all future hearings to the media and the public to ensure a fair trial.
After a young boy was found dead in the Gulf of Mexico this week, Panama City Beach city leaders are cracking down on safety rules and looking to put more lifeguards on patrol.
Residents who evacuated their homes in Horseshoe Beach because of Elsa returned early Wednesday evening to lightly flooded streets and yards along with debris.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has added several Big Bend counties to a previous State of Emergency executive order, E.O. 21-151, in preparation for Tropical Storm Elsa.
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ highly touted plan to give teachers and principals $1,000 bonuses using federal COVID-19 relief funds could be in trouble after the state was informed that extra pay appears to conflict with the intended use of the money.
The upcoming 4th of July weekend is known as one of the busiest of the year for boaters. But the U.S. Coast Guard is warning people that many charter boats are charging for rides without being properly licensed.
Former President Donald Trump will be holding a rally at the Sarasota Fairgrounds on July 3. The event is free, but you must reserve tickets via his website.
