Kindergarten readiness crisis: Over half of FL kids unready
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — More than half of Florida’s youngest students entered kindergarten without meeting the state’s readiness benchmark,…
New laws in Florida to benefit school coaches and athletes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed Senate Bill 538 and Senate Bill 178 into law, expanding…
Waymo’s self-driving cars cause concern in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — As Waymo’s self-driving car service becomes available by invite only in Orlando, some residents say…
Monday Severe Weather Alerts For Central Florida
CENTRAL FLORIDA — An active weather day has alerts popping up throughout Central Florida. Below you will find…
Jacksonville councilman pushes to bring WAYMO self-driving cars to city – Action News Jax
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond says he wants the autonomous vehicle company Waymo to operate…
Goodwill hits $7B revenue record in 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. — Goodwill is doing more than good. Goodwill Industries, the largest thrift store chain in the…
2 pediatric patients treated for measles at Baptist Health emergency room, hospital says – Action News Jax
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Baptist Health said it treated two young patients from the same household for measles last…
Orange Center Elementary Charter Vote Results Tonight
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Parents, teachers, and community members are waiting to see if Orange Center Elementary will…
Florida Minimum Wage Rising in 2026: Full Timeline and Impact on Workers
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s minimum wage is set to increase to $15 per hour in 2026, as a…
Principal of a private STEM school says they lost thousands of dollars of equipment after a burglary – Action News Jax
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A private STEM school in Jacksonville that offers free tuition for students is facing a…
New Study Finds Microplastics ‘Raining’ in Florida Waters
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A new study from University of Central Florida researchers found microplastics in the air…
Grenade was discovered in an Orlando neighborhood, the fire department says – WFTV
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Fire Department and its Arson Bomb Team responded to a potential explosive device…