Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for 35 counties ahead of Milton
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for 35 counties ahead of MiltonGov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for 35 counties, including all of Central Florida, on Saturday as Tropical Storm Milton makes its way towards the state.
Heat, low rain chances before tropical moisture funnels into Florida. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Heat, low rain chances before tropical moisture funnels into Florida. Here’s what to knowThis weekend, Florida will deal with heat and relatively low chances of rain before tropical moisture funnels across the region.
9th attorney for Florida woman accused of leaving boyfriend in suitcase speaks out ahead of October trial
Read full article: 9th attorney for Florida woman accused of leaving boyfriend in suitcase speaks out ahead of October trialThe new lawyer for Sarah Boone spoke for the first time to News 6 after a hearing Tuesday at the Orange County Courthouse.
You didn’t ask, but here are the differences between a lectern, podium, pulpit and dais
Read full article: You didn’t ask, but here are the differences between a lectern, podium, pulpit and daisIf you ever find yourself in a heated debate at the water cooler (you probably won’t), consider yourself armed with the knowledge of a king.
Brother of LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson arrested after SEC Tournament championship fight
Read full article: Brother of LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson arrested after SEC Tournament championship fightThe brother of LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson was arrested and charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct after getting involved in his sister's scuffle with South Carolina forward Kamilla Cardoso.
Head Start preschools aim to fight poverty, but their teachers struggle to make ends meet
Read full article: Head Start preschools aim to fight poverty, but their teachers struggle to make ends meetTeachers at Head Start child care centers are paid far less than public school teachers, even though they have similar credentials.
4 years in prison for Nikola Corp founder for defrauding investors on claims of zero-emission trucks
Read full article: 4 years in prison for Nikola Corp founder for defrauding investors on claims of zero-emission trucksThe founder of Nikola Corp. has been sentenced to four years in prison for his conviction for exaggerating claims about his company's production of zero-emission 18-wheel trucks.
Lawyers insist Nikola founder shouldn't face prison time for fraud — unlike Elizabeth Holmes
Read full article: Lawyers insist Nikola founder shouldn't face prison time for fraud — unlike Elizabeth HolmesLawyers for the founder of truckmaker Nikola Corp. say he should not face incarceration because his criminal conviction is nothing like what landed Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in prison.
Milroe, No. 11 Alabama stage huge second-half rally, top No. 17 Tennessee 34-20
Read full article: Milroe, No. 11 Alabama stage huge second-half rally, top No. 17 Tennessee 34-20Jalen Milroe passed for two touchdowns, Jihaad Campbell returned a fumble for a score in the fourth quarter and No. 11 Alabama uncorked 27 straight second-half points in rallying for a 34-20 victory over No. 17 Tennessee.
Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators’ 10th straight victory at home in the series
Read full article: Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators’ 10th straight victory at home in the seriesTrevor Etienne ran for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown, Montrell Johnson scored twice and Florida upset No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 on Saturday night to extend the Volunteers’ losing streak in Gainesville to 10.
No. 6 Tennessee tops No. 10 Clemson 31-14 in Orange Bowl
Read full article: No. 6 Tennessee tops No. 10 Clemson 31-14 in Orange BowlJoe Milton passed for 251 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 6 Tennessee finished off its best season in more than two decades by topping No. 10 Clemson 31-14 in the Orange Bowl.
New York issues first licenses for legal pot dispensaries
Read full article: New York issues first licenses for legal pot dispensariesNew York has issued the state's first 36 cannabis dispensary licenses, taking a monumental step in establishing a legal and lucrative marketplace for recreational marijuana.
No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits 'Tiger King'
Read full article: No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits 'Tiger King'FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Santa Rose County Jail in Milton, Fla., shows Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as Joe Exotic. The "Tiger King" zookeeper-turned-reality-TV-star, who is now serving a 22-year federal prison sentence in Texas, was not included on the list announced Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, of pardons by President Trump as his team expected. (Santa Rosa County Jail via AP, File)OKLAHOMA CITY – One name missing in President Donald Trump's flurry of pardons was “Tiger King” Joe Exotic. Maldonado-Passage, who has maintained his innocence, was also sentenced for killing five tigers, selling tiger cubs and falsifying wildlife records. The blond mullet-wearing zookeeper, known for his expletive-laden rants on YouTube and a failed 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign, was prominently featured in the popular Netflix documentary “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness.”
Harris, Ivanka Trump stump in Georgia ahead of Senate runoff
Read full article: Harris, Ivanka Trump stump in Georgia ahead of Senate runoffVice President-Elect Kamala Harris campaigns for Democratic U.S. Senate challengers the Rev. Ivanka Trump, meanwhile, warned that failing to reelect the two Republican incumbents in next month's crucial runoff could erode her father's legislative achievements. Telling a crowd in Columbus that “everything is at stake” in the Jan. 5 contests, Harris said Democratic candidates Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Trump, President Donald Trump's daughter and a senior White House adviser, stumped with Republican U.S. Sens. Over the crowd's shouts of “We love Trump!” and “Fight for Trump!” she implored voters to send Republicans back to the Senate “to protect all that America stands for."
McKenzie Milton announces transfer from UCF to FSU
Read full article: McKenzie Milton announces transfer from UCF to FSUCentral Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton has decided to transfer to Florida State University. Milton decided to enter the transfer portal and attempt a comeback elsewhere after a serious right leg injury two years ago. [READ MORE: Star quarterback McKenzie Milton announces transfer from UCF]Both Milton and Florida State head coach Mike Norvell shared the news on social media. Milton announced the transfer by posting a picture of him in his new uniform with the caption “Committed.”Star quarterback McKenzie Milton announces transfer“I have one shot to chase a dream, a lifelong dream to go play in the NFL,” said Milton, adding that he and UCF head coach Josh Heupel were very emotional while discussing the transfer. Milton said he gave UCF everything he had and wouldn’t change a thing about his time at the school.
Senate control brings new urgency to Georgia turnout drive
Read full article: Senate control brings new urgency to Georgia turnout driveBess and a colleague were going door-to-door to encourage people to vote for the conservative candidates in Georgias Jan. 5 runoff elections for U.S. Senate. The two Georgia races will decide which party controls the Senate, and that has infused voter turnout efforts by the parties and outside groups with new urgency. “Everyone in Georgia knows the candidates,” said Janae Stracke, a colleague of Bess’ who also canvassed the subdivision. She raised millions of dollars to organize and register hundreds of thousands of voters in the state — efforts credited with helping Democrat Joe Biden win Georgia. The Republican candidate has beaten the Democrat in seven out of eight runoff elections since 1992, including two U.S. Senate races.
Judge gives control of Joe Exotic's zoo to Carole Baskin
Read full article: Judge gives control of Joe Exotic's zoo to Carole BaskinFILE - This undated file photo provided by the Santa Rose County Jail in Milton, Fla., shows Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as Joe Exotic. A federal judge in Oklahoma has awarded ownership of the zoo made famous in Netflix's Tiger King docuseries to Joe Exotic's rival, Carole Baskin. In a ruling Monday, U.S. District Judge Scott Palk granted control of the Oklahoma zoo that was previously run by Joseph Maldonado-Passage also known as Joe Exotic to Big Cat Rescue Corp. Baskin previously sued Maldonado-Passage for trademark and copyright infringements and won a $1 million civil judgment against him. Palk's judgment Monday found that ownership of the zoo was fraudulently transferred to Maldonado-Passage's mother in an attempt to avoid paying the judgment.
UCF shares video of McKenzie Milton participating in non-contact drills
Read full article: UCF shares video of McKenzie Milton participating in non-contact drillsORLANDO, Fla. – University of Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton hit another milestone this offseason. UCF shared a video of Milton participating in non-contact drills. The five-second video shows Milton throwing a pass to a receiver. In the 2018 season, Milton was carted off the field with a dislocated right knee in the game against South Florida. In his career with UCF, Milton has thrown for 8,863 yards and 72 touchdowns.
The Weekly Newsletter: McKenzie Milton talks about future on football field
Read full article: The Weekly Newsletter: McKenzie Milton talks about future on football fieldGood Sunday morning,Are you in need of a recap of last week's headlines? UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton talks with News 6 on knee recoveryIn this week's edition of "The Weekly," - anchor Justin Warmoth recaps his recent interview with McKenzie Milton. His recovery has been a journey so far, but Milton said he's focused on returning to the football field. The FWC is investigating; to help get results, click here. So to provide some relief, Cooper the Comfort K-9 is getting results in our schools.
Woman arrested for beating son over wrong burrito order
Read full article: Woman arrested for beating son over wrong burrito orderMILTON, W. Va. – Hell hath no fury as a woman scorned, or one who didn't get the burrito she ordered. A West Virginia woman was arrested on felony child abuse charges after being accused of hitting her son in the face because he didn't bring her the exact burrito she ordered at Taco Bell. "She screamed and cussed and yelled and claimed she was having a heart attack," Cpl. When it was apparently Armstrong was faking a heart attack, she was brought to the jail and booked. Other than the child abuse charges, Armstrong also faces three misdemeanor charges and is being held on $31,000 bond.