'Splash Mountain' ride at Walt Disney World, Disneyland to be re-themed
The ride will reportedly be set in 1966 New Orleans and will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from the film.
The ride will reportedly be set in 1966 New Orleans and will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from the film.
Gov. DeSantis announces $500 million to raise salaries of Florida teachers
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that will raise teacher's salaries. He said that he hopes this will entice more people to go into teaching and help them have a good minimum salary and meet end's meet.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that will raise teacher's salaries. He said that he hopes this will entice more people to go into teaching and help them have a good minimum salary and meet end's meet.
Coast Guard unloads more than 3 tons of cocaine in Florida
The US Coast Guard unloaded some 6,800 pounds of cocaine at Port Everglades, Florida on June 23, a week after the $100 million-plus haul was seized off the shores of Costa Rica.
The US Coast Guard unloaded some 6,800 pounds of cocaine at Port Everglades, Florida on June 23, a week after the $100 million-plus haul was seized off the shores of Costa Rica.
Woman 'devastated' to learn her cancer went from Stage 1 to Stage 4 during COVID lockdown
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
Study uncovers link between blood type and coronavirus susceptibility
Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.
Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.
Disney World workers petition to delay reopening of parks
The theme parks are set to begin reopening July 11.
The theme parks are set to begin reopening July 11.
Dead iguana found in freezer at Florida pizza joint
Pizza Mambo in West Palm Beach was forced to close for a day last week following the inspection.
Pizza Mambo in West Palm Beach was forced to close for a day last week following the inspection.
Judge: Parkland school shooting trial off indefinitely due to coronavirus restrictions
A complicating factor, again related to the coronavirus, is when it would be permissible to allow possibly hundreds of prospective jurors to gather at the courthouse to be questioned about their views of one of the highest-profile cases in Florida history.
A complicating factor, again related to the coronavirus, is when it would be permissible to allow possibly hundreds of prospective jurors to gather at the courthouse to be questioned about their views of one of the highest-profile cases in Florida history.
Hundreds take part in Central Florida boat parade held in honor of President Trump
Video of the parade for President Trump showed hundreds of boats, lined with both American and Trump flags, moving through the water of Brevard County.
Video of the parade for President Trump showed hundreds of boats, lined with both American and Trump flags, moving through the water of Brevard County.
DeSantis hits back at Cuomo's plan to quarantine Floridians, asking they avoid nursing homes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit back Saturday at New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over a possible coronavirus quarantine for visitors, asking that he “not quarantine any Floridians in nursing homes.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit back Saturday at New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over a possible coronavirus quarantine for visitors, asking that he “not quarantine any Floridians in nursing homes.”
Busch Gardens welcomes baby giraffe just in time for World Giraffe Day
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby giraffe into the world on Friday. The male calf is the third baby born to Bea, a 14-year-old reticulated giraffe. She gave birth to Binty in 2014 and Amani in 2015.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby giraffe into the world on Friday. The male calf is the third baby born to Bea, a 14-year-old reticulated giraffe. She gave birth to Binty in 2014 and Amani in 2015.
Florida man confessed to grisly murders of 2 missing George Floyd protesters found dead, court docs show
A Tallahassee man openly confessed to the murders of two women, providing grisly detail about what he did, according to newly released court documents.
A Tallahassee man openly confessed to the murders of two women, providing grisly detail about what he did, according to newly released court documents.
Mannequin wearing pig mask, police uniform discovered hanging from Florida interstate
Law enforcement officers in Jacksonville made a disturbing discovery when they found a mannequin wearing a police uniform and a pig mask hanging from Interstate 95 Saturday morning.
Law enforcement officers in Jacksonville made a disturbing discovery when they found a mannequin wearing a police uniform and a pig mask hanging from Interstate 95 Saturday morning.
Over 3,800 new coronavirus cases in reported in Florida; yet another record increase
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,822 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 89,748.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,822 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 89,748.
U.S. Coast Guard rescues sea turtle tangled in crab pots near the Florida Keys
An entangled sea turtle was attached to crab pots for an unknown amount of time off the coast of Long Key. Luckily, the U.S. Coast Guard came to its rescue.
An entangled sea turtle was attached to crab pots for an unknown amount of time off the coast of Long Key. Luckily, the U.S. Coast Guard came to its rescue.
St. Pete's retired K9 'Justice' passes away after years of serving city
St. Petersburg police are mourning the loss of one of their former K9 officers.
St. Petersburg police are mourning the loss of one of their former K9 officers.
Cuomo considering quarantine for Florida visitors
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
University of Florida bans 'Gator Bait' chant because of its 'horrific historic racist imagery'
President Kent Fuchs outlined a plan that will address racism inequity on campus.
President Kent Fuchs outlined a plan that will address racism inequity on campus.
11 face felony charges from night of civil unrest; more charges likely in coming weeks, state attorney says
Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren announced charges for 11 people stemming from the rioting and looting that occurred during demonstrations in Tampa in late May.
Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren announced charges for 11 people stemming from the rioting and looting that occurred during demonstrations in Tampa in late May.
Mama bear, 2 cubs spotted in Sebring neighborhood
A mama bear and two cubs were seen playing in the front yard of a Sebring neighborhood on Wednesday. Stacy Ann Shoop captured video of the trio from her son’s bedroom window around 10 a.m. in the Harder Hall subdivision.
A mama bear and two cubs were seen playing in the front yard of a Sebring neighborhood on Wednesday. Stacy Ann Shoop captured video of the trio from her son’s bedroom window around 10 a.m. in the Harder Hall subdivision.