WCJB Staff
Gainesville, Fla.
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The process involves a protein found in Antarctic fish which stops ice crystals from forming.
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University of Florida Health researchers have concluded that a potential COVID-19 treatment was not effective in consistently treating the symptoms of the virus.
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Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday continues for another week.
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The boat had capsized after an intense afternoon thunderstorm on Friday.
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Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit, who has ties to the Horse Capitol, cleared all three blood tests and will race in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes
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Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order granting clemency to people who violated COVID-19 restrictions.
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Gas stations across North Central Florida are running dry on fuel leading Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a State of Emergency.
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There are 782 CVS locations across Florida, including 35 in North Central Florida.
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The bonuses will be given to those currently working in law enforcement, as well as paramedics, Emergency Medical Transports and fire fighters.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has extended Florida’s state of emergency for another 60 days and probably for the last time.
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A former congresswoman Gwen Graham is being nominated to a position in the Department of Education and she is getting support from both sides of the aisle.
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Florida’s Department of Education Commissioner is asking school districts to revise their face mask policies for the upcoming school year.
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Built in 1928, it is considered to be one of the most haunted locations in all of North Central Florida.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis does not believe vaccine passports is the way to go for Floridians
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More Floridians will have access to the COVID-19 vaccine in the near future.
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Walmart and Sam's Club Pharmacy locations that offer the COVID-19 Vaccine have started keeping a wait list for people of any age, health status, or profession, so they can be called to received a shot if someone else misses their appointment.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that Florida is expanding its COVID-19 vaccinations to over 150 pharmacies.
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The Florida governor is leaving it up to physicians on whether or not a person is vulnerable to the virus.
A Mason-Dixon poll finds that a majority of registered Florida voters support Ron DeSantis’ performance as governor.
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According to an executive order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, residents that are under 65 who are deemed “extremely vulnerable” to COVID-19 can now receive the vaccine in other ways.
Due to the recent progress, DeSantis reiterated what he told reporters on Tuesday, Florida will now be able to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to law enforcement personnel, classroom teachers and firefighters.
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Classroom teachers, fire fighters and law enforcement officers will be next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Mohamed Suliman was indicted on charges of attempting to provide material support to the terrorist organization.
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This will be Trump’s first public appearance since leaving the White House.
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Publix joins a rising number of grocery retailers give workers incentives to get vaccinated
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Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a slate of voting proposal that would restrict the mass mailing of mail-in-ballots and access to ballot drop boxes.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasts the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidelines for reopening K-12 schools nationwide.
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10.5 ft Nile Crocodile named Anuket was brought to the UF Veterinary Hospital on February 5th for the removal of a shoe she swallowed.
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Winn Dixie's High Springs location is among the stories expected to open up COVID-19 vaccine scheduling soon.
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Several more pharmacies will have the ability to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida.
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The state of Florida is now offering another way to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis responds to the White House Coronavirus Task Force's recommendation for the closure of bars, restaurants, and gyms in the state of Florida due to the rise in hospitalizations from COVID-19
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The number of unprovoked attacks last year dropped to 57, well below the five-year average of 80.
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Researchers with University of Florida health are studying a possible link between a vitamin deficiency and higher covid-19 risk.
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Representative Anthony Sabatini, announced on Twitter he will introduce legislation naming highway U.S. 27 “President Donald J. Trump Highway.”
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Recent Census estimates put Florida’s Black population around 3.4 million, or 16.9-percent. But Black Floridians account for 22-percent of COVID hospitalizations and 17-percent of total deaths.
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As is customary, Cotton Bowl teams received a bowl gift bag upon checking in on Monday evening, and one can say this gift bag is the perfect survival kit for 2020.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined the next phase of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the state.
he NCAA has sanctioned the Florida Gators football program for level II and level III recruiting violations.
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If you want your package to make it before Christmas, here are the different deadlines for you to ship your gifts.
The Governor says Florida will prioritize residents of long-term care facilities to receive first round of vaccines.
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Hutto appeared via teleconference in a West Palm Beach court to face a charge of manslaughter for the death of a Lake City teen.
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We now know the extent of Florida football’s COVID-19 outbreak.
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LifeSouth is asking residents in Florida and Georgia for help due to shortages expected due to Hurricane Sally
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Florida guard Scottie Lewis sat down with reporters discuss his activism in recent months and what inspired him to take the lead.
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Florida athletes are in the trenches, fighting for social justice.
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The governor has extended the state's eviction and moratorium ban only for residents affected by the COVID-19 emergency.