'We know that God is in control': Parents pray daughter survives Orlando-area warehouse fire
Investigators said two people died following a warehouse fire in which fireworks exploded. Several others were badly injured. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Most popular Christmas candies by state identified in new candy survey: report
'Tis the season for sweets, and each American state seemingly has its own candy cravings when the holiday season arrives.
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tours: Old Fashioned Christmas Cruise
Original Orlando Tours is bringing back the Winter Park Old Fashioned Christmas Cruise for 2022. Each sailing includes Christmas music, holiday trivia, and readings from classic Christmas stories.
What bowl games are in Orlando? 'City Beautiful' hosting these 3 match-ups
Orlando and college sports go hand-in-hand as the City Beautiful is a top destination for post-season football. This year, the city hosts three bowl games – two at Camping World Stadium and one at Exploria Stadium.
Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
Florida family celebrates World Cup with giant soccer ball project
Orlando Melendez and his family turned their soccer vision into a reality, creating this giant soccer ball to celebrate the World Cup.
'They want to see their dad': Family of victim in Phantom Fireworks crash heartbroken as they seek answers
The family of 53-year-old John Marcano is distraught after his death following a crash into a Phantom Fireworks store which then erupted into flames. They wonder if his death could have been prevented.
Egypt calls on British Museum to return The Rosetta stone
Thousands of Egyptians are demanding that the British Museum return the Rosetta stone.
Florida recreational pot initiative nears 50,000 signatures
Nearly 50,000 valid petition signatures have been submitted to the state in an effort to pass a constitutional amendment that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana, according to numbers posted Wednesday on the Florida Division of Elections website.
DNA tests help holocaust survivors reconnect with family torn apart in World War II
The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching a project offering DNA testing kits for free to Holocaust survivors and their children.
Subway unveils ‘world’s first’ footlong cookie to celebrate National Cookie Day
The decadent treat will feature a whopping one-foot cookie, featuring four limited-edition flavors.
California photographer shares story of strangers daily, amassing thousands of photos over almost 7 years
He calls it a labor of love. Nearly every day for almost seven years, Bay Area photographer Brian Molyneaux has stepped out into his community and used the shutter of his camera to connect, taking photos of thousands of strangers he’s met on the street, to learn their story and then offer a window into their lives.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Founder of UCF DeVos Program Richard Lapchick to tweet weekly examples of racism in sports
The founder of the institute that examines diversity in sports is taking to Twitter to highlight weekly examples of racism in sports and elsewhere.
MIT researchers creating self-replicating robots with built-in intelligence
The swarms of tiny robots can work together to self-replicate or build larger structures, according to MIT researchers
Program offering cash to remote workers to move to West Virginia adds 4th destination
The public-private program Ascend West Virginia on Tuesday added a fourth destination where out-of-state workers can apply to live.
BASE jumper rescued after falling and slamming into cliff in Utah
Video, taken by hikers near Moab, Utah, shows the jumper’s parachute catching a gust of wind, before slamming into a 400-foot cliff.
Travel Deal Tuesday: Here’s where you can find deals on flights, cruises, more for your next getaway
Several travel sites have great bargains available now if you want to plan a holiday vacation or book a trip next year.
McDonald’s McGold Card: How you can win free food for life
The fast food chain is kicking off the holiday season with the chance to win one of their secret McGold cards that get you free food for life.
Jeep is giving away a $40,000 ski trip to the first person who names its new SUV
The Electric Wagoneer S will be called something else when it goes on sale