Florida lawmaker files fetal heartbeat abortion bill: What this means
A similar bill in Texas passed and bans all abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which is usually around six weeks after conception.
Florida sheriff's office gets high-tech first aid kits: What they do
The kit goes beyond simple first aid and has a touch-screen computer that walks deputies through how to handle emergency situations.
Johnson & Johnson: 2nd dose boost protection from COVID
Johnson and Johnson is testing a booster shot. They report that a second dose makes their vaccine close to 95 percent effective at preventing moderate-to-severe coronavirus infections.
Polk woman scrambles to find ECMO machine as husband fights for his life
Kassandra Figueroa is a desperate woman. She is on a mission to find something that is very scarce – an apparatus called an ECMO – to save her husband’s life.
State goes to appeals court in school board mask fight
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has asked an appeals court to block challenges filed by five school boards against a Department of Health rule aimed at preventing students from being forced to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Much better': Florida COVID-19 cases at its lowest since late July
The latest weekly total of 75,906 is about half of what the state was seeing in the middle of August at more than 150,000 cases for three weeks in a row.
Florida trooper passes away from COVID-19 complications, officials say
Officials confirmed that Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Brian Pingry passed away from complications caused by COVID-19.
Florida attorney general threatening to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate
In a letter to Biden, the GOP attorneys general called the president’s plan “disastrous and counterproductive” and disputed that it can be enforced through OSHA.
Florida COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline, officials say
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday reported that 10,247 inpatients at 253 Florida hospitals had COVID-19.
Pfizer to seek vaccine approval for kids
COVID-19 cases are dropping worldwide, but the number of children catching the virus is reaching record levels. The good news is that it may be only a few more weeks until kids under the age of 12 are eligible for the vaccine.
DeSantis: Florida cities, counties that require employees get vaccinated will be fined
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined $5,000 per infraction.
DeSantis threatens fines for vaccine requirements
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined thousands of dollars for each infraction.
Orlando venue will require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test
President Biden actually pleaded to venues during his speech on Thursday, stating “please require folks to get vaccinated or show a negative test.”
Florida reacts to President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate
The reaction to President Joe Biden's vaccine requirements has been swift, with some showing support and others going against the move.
Study could potentially change blood donation policy for gay men
Gay and bisexual men cannot donate blood if it has been less than three months since their last sexual contact.
Central Florida school districts face substitute teacher shortage
Seminole and Volusia County Schools are facing the same crisis: a substitute teacher shortage in part due to COVID-19.
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto tests positive for COVID-19
"I encourage everyone to #GetVaccinated to save lives!" he tweeted.
How to survive a rip current: Experts explain
The Volusia County Beach Safety Patrol swam FOX 35 reporter Holly Bristow through a rip current to demonstrate how swimmers can safely get out of one.
AdventHealth downgrades to 'yellow status' as hospitalizations decline statewide
AdventHealth says they have about 1,200 COVID-19 patients in its Central Florida hospitals. That is down from about 1,700 at its peak a few weeks ago.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida continue to decline
Data showed that 82.67 percent of Florida inpatient beds were occupied, down from 87.17 percent on Tuesday.