Universal, Disney announce water park reopenings
Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando will be open for business this weekend. Meanwhile, Disney's Blizzard Beach is preparing for its opening on March 7. Both parks have COVID-19 safety measures in place for all guests.
Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando will be open for business this weekend. Meanwhile, Disney's Blizzard Beach is preparing for its opening on March 7. Both parks have COVID-19 safety measures in place for all guests.
Central Florida French Bulldog owners concerned after Lady Gaga's dog theft
Central Florida French Bulldog owners say they're concerned after Lady Gaga's dogwalker was shot and her two dogs were stolen.
Central Florida French Bulldog owners say they're concerned after Lady Gaga's dogwalker was shot and her two dogs were stolen.
Best Buy lays off 5,000 workers, adds part-time roles
Best Buy laid off 5,000 workers and added 2,000 part-time employees as the company responds to growing online sales during the pandemic and a diminishing need for in-store employees.
Best Buy laid off 5,000 workers and added 2,000 part-time employees as the company responds to growing online sales during the pandemic and a diminishing need for in-store employees.
Teacher who mentors at-risk kids gets assistance from church
Teachers are always helping others, but sometimes they need a little help themselves. A local church has done just that, paying it forward to an educator who is also a single mom and a great friend and mentor to many.
Teachers are always helping others, but sometimes they need a little help themselves. A local church has done just that, paying it forward to an educator who is also a single mom and a great friend and mentor to many.
‘8 days was an eternity’: Mom reunites with newborn quadruplets after being separated during Texas storm
When the Lone Star State saw single-digit temperatures as a record-breaking winter storm froze pipes and knocked out electricity for millions, Bill and Starlyn would go eight days before seeing their babies.
When the Lone Star State saw single-digit temperatures as a record-breaking winter storm froze pipes and knocked out electricity for millions, Bill and Starlyn would go eight days before seeing their babies.
Children plunge from 4th floor of burning building
Several children had only one way to escape a burning building: by jumping from a window four stories above the street.
Several children had only one way to escape a burning building: by jumping from a window four stories above the street.
UCF offering degree in theme park experiences
Instead of just going to theme parks, you will soon be able to study them. The University of Central Florida will let students major in theme park experiences.
Instead of just going to theme parks, you will soon be able to study them. The University of Central Florida will let students major in theme park experiences.
'COVID bandit' strikes again: Customer gives $200 to each worker at Colorado diner
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
Man steals car in Detroit after helping owner free it from the snow
While stuck in the snow, a good samaritan helped a driver free his vehicle. After the two drove to a local market, the victim exited the vehicle and went inside, leaving the suspect with the car while it was still on.
While stuck in the snow, a good samaritan helped a driver free his vehicle. After the two drove to a local market, the victim exited the vehicle and went inside, leaving the suspect with the car while it was still on.
Publix now administering COVID-19 vaccines at all 730 Florida pharmacies
Publix is opening its online reservation system for COVID‑19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies, the company announced late Thursday afternoon.
Publix is opening its online reservation system for COVID‑19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies, the company announced late Thursday afternoon.
FSU, UF announce details on in-person instruction, graduation plans
In a sign that Florida's higher-education institutions are preparing for a return to normalcy, two of the state's largest universities are announcing changes that bring people back to campus.
In a sign that Florida's higher-education institutions are preparing for a return to normalcy, two of the state's largest universities are announcing changes that bring people back to campus.
New fueling technology used for Carnival Cruise's Mardi Gras ship
Carnival Cruise's Mardi Gras ship, set to begin sailing from Port Canaveral, will be the first cruise ship in America to be powered by liquid natural gas.
Carnival Cruise's Mardi Gras ship, set to begin sailing from Port Canaveral, will be the first cruise ship in America to be powered by liquid natural gas.
Highlands deputies locate missing infant and toddler
Highlands County deputies are asking for the public's help to find missing 1-month-old Kinyin and 15-month-old John, who they believe may be in danger.
Highlands County deputies are asking for the public's help to find missing 1-month-old Kinyin and 15-month-old John, who they believe may be in danger.
Ghost kitchens popular during pandemic
Demand at White Castle's virtual restaurant in Orlando was so high this week, they twice had to close until full service location open this spring. These virtual restaurants, also known as ghost kitchens, have become a very popular trend during the pandemic.
Demand at White Castle's virtual restaurant in Orlando was so high this week, they twice had to close until full service location open this spring. These virtual restaurants, also known as ghost kitchens, have become a very popular trend during the pandemic.
Tips on getting your kids to go to sleep
If you have trouble getting your young children to go to sleep, there's an easy way to do it, according to researchers. Experts recommend six core bedtime activities to create a routine.
If you have trouble getting your young children to go to sleep, there's an easy way to do it, according to researchers. Experts recommend six core bedtime activities to create a routine.
Mount Etna lights up Sicily's night sky with 6th eruption in 8 days
Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.
Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.
Tiger Woods moved to a different hospital after Tuesday's crash
Tiger Woods has moved to a different hospital after Tuesday's horrific crash in Rolling Hills Estates.
Tiger Woods has moved to a different hospital after Tuesday's horrific crash in Rolling Hills Estates.
1,700 rehabilitated turtles returned to Texas waters
Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.
Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.
Marion County man struggling to secure vaccine
A Central Florida man is a step closer to getting a coronavirus vaccine, but the state keeps trying to send him hundreds of miles away to South Florida to get it.
A Central Florida man is a step closer to getting a coronavirus vaccine, but the state keeps trying to send him hundreds of miles away to South Florida to get it.
FWC votes to prohibit breeding of 16 non-native reptiles, including green iguanas
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously Thursday to add 16 reptiles to a list of prohibited species, including several python species, green iguanas and all species of tegu lizards.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously Thursday to add 16 reptiles to a list of prohibited species, including several python species, green iguanas and all species of tegu lizards.