Florida changes HOV lane requirements

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new law is changing how some drivers will use high-occupancy vehicle lanes in Florida. State leaders updated the rules on HOV lanes so that there are no longer passenger requirements during weekday morning and evening rush hours, Also …

200 Marines will deploy to Florida to support ICE with administrative and logistical tasks

ORLANDO, Fla. — On Thursday, the United States Northern Command announced that approximately 200 Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 are being deployed to Florida to provide administrative and logistical support to U.S. Immigration and Customs …

Florida mom goes viral for fun red, white and blue holiday drink: ‘Your guests may not want to leave’

A viral Fourth of July drink is fun and easy for the whole family, a content creator says – and could keep friends and family hydrated during the long holiday weekend.  Anastasiia Plaksii, a mom and content creator from Tampa, Florida, whipped up the red, …

Central Florida driver, teen recount past lightning encounters

Florida changes HOV lane requirements

Tropical Depression 3 forms & heads to South Carolina; Florida slowly drying

The National Hurricane Center has officially labeled the disturbance as Tropical Depression Three. It is forecast to become Tropical Storm Chantal on Saturday morning as it moves north at 2 miles per hour, it can gain a bit more strength and reach maximum …

A tropical depression forms along the Carolina coastline, moving away from Florida

A tropical depression has formed off of the southeast U.S. coast about 150 miles south-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina. As of 5 p.m. Friday, a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for portions of South Carolina due to Tropical Depression Three, …

Nearly 200 Marines deploy to Florida to support ICE operations

The Marine Corps is sending almost 200 Marines to Florida to aid Customs and Immigration Enforcement in the state. The deployment is the latest use of active-duty troops in support of the Department of Homeland Security’s actions inside the United States. …

Trump's "big, beautiful bill" could cut Medicaid for millions in Florida, advocates say

Advocates say a sweeping new bill could cut $4 billion a year from Florida’s Medicaid program, potentially stripping coverage from at least 1 million residents, including disabled individuals, seniors, and legal immigrants.

High rainstorm chances expected for central Florida during the holiday weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. — It was an unsettled July 4th across the region, and more rain and storms are expected for the rest of the holiday weekend. The rain and storms will ease up this evening, but some lightning could affect fireworks displays. A few showers may …