Florida Bans Fluoride Additives in Public Water

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill Tuesday that bans the use of fluoride in Florida’s public water. According to the Western Journal, DeSantis signed the bill — SB 700 — in Miami alongside Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, stating …

Family sues after U.S. Airman killed by Florida deputy in his own home

Family and friends of a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman who was shot and killed in his Florida apartment by a sheriff’s deputy have gathered at a Stonecrest church on Friday morning for his funeral. ORLANDO, Fla. - The family of Roger Fortson, a Black U …

Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduces bill to fully repeal the Patriot Act

Florida GOP Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna on Wednesday introduced legislation to fully repeal the Patriot Act. "Today, I introduced the “American Privacy Restoration Act” to FULLY REPEAL the Patriot Act and strip rogue intelligence officers of their …

2 Florida Walgreens employees shot. What we know

Broward governments brace for Florida tax and spending cuts

The Florida Legislature’s apparent commitment to statewide tax relief is going to leave local government scrambling to come up with cash to cover emergency, parks and health services for years to come — and it’s not too soon to start bracing for that …

Florida softball vs. Ole Miss in SEC Tournament: Updates, highlights 

Florida softball’s stint up north in Athens, Georgia, has come to a quick close. The Gators fell in their opening game in the SEC Tournament 6-3 in eight innings to Ole Miss. UF now awaits their postseason fate Sunday at 7 p.m. in the NCAA Selection Show …

Former Miami, Maryland football safety arrested for murder in Florida bar

Former Miami Hurricanes safety Avantae Williams is accused of shooting a man to death in a Florida bar. Police in DeLand said they arrested the 24-year-old defensive back on Monday following a “recent homicide” at McCabe’s Bar, where roughly 40 patrons …

Delta nonstop Austin flight from Florida has begun, here's where

Delta Air Lines launched a new nonstop flight from Jacksonville to Austin on May 7, the same day TSA began requiring REAL ID-compliant identification. Delta is also expanding service to other Florida destinations, including increased flights to Orlando and …

Veteran-owned Central Florida business rescues kitten from storm drain

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — An Altamonte Springs business, Global Procurement Solutions, shared an awesome story with us here at Channel 9 about saving a baby kitten. The kitten was located in a storm drain and was crying out for help when a business …

Trappers catch 2 alligators after woman dies during attack while canoeing in Florida

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – An alligator killed a 61-year-old woman who was canoeing Tuesday in Polk County’s Lake Kissimmee area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Cynthia Diekema, of Davenport, was in a canoe with her husband …