Manatee County has enacted a burn ban due to high wildfire risks from dry conditions, restricting outdoor burning and pyrotechnics but allowing certain exceptions.

UCF closed two fraternity chapters, Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon, after investigations confirmed hazing incidents, despite a lack of victim cooperation.

Florida's Attorney General subpoenas Roblox over concerns for child safety online, examining their marketing to children, age-verification, and chat room oversight.

Orange County's Ready Set Orange program is helping homeowners build ADUs to address the housing affordability crisis, offering pre-designed floor plans and streamlined permitting.

Florida teacher Melissa Calhoun's contract will not be renewed after she used a student's preferred name without parental consent, violating state law. Her dismissal sparked backlash and petitions for reinstatement.

Palm Coast's proposed $80M fuel terminal faces opposition from residents and a change of heart by the Mayor; environmental concerns drive resistance, while supporters cite economic benefits. A decisive City Council meeting is approaching.

David Siegel, founder of Westgate Resorts and philanthropist, has died at 89; he was recognized for his fight against the opioid crisis, especially after his daughter's death.

A Titusville, Florida Lottery player won a $400,000 Jackpot Triple Play prize, with the ticket bought at Cumberland Farms. The winning numbers were drawn on April 1, but the prize remains unclaimed.

Survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting voiced safety concerns about the building's structure ahead of a planned visit, with a recent photo revealing a blocked exit from the 2016 tragedy.

The Volusia County Commission has made a section of Ormond Beach permanently dog-friendly after a successful two-year trial, with minimal incidents reported.

Tech industry groups challenge Florida's new law that aims to increase age restrictions on social media to protect minors, citing First Amendment rights and current platform safeguards for youths.

Hundreds gathered in Tavares, Florida, for a vigil honoring the life of 10-year-old Xavier Williams, who police say was the victim of abuse by his mother and her boyfriend.

A new resource center for homeless youth has opened in Orange County, providing showers, meals, and counseling with the help of an $8.4 million HUD grant.