DEW Garita: Red Lobster launches a Mountain Dew cocktail
The cocktail made with a “top-secret recipe” will be available for order at select Red Lobster restaurants starting in September.
The cocktail made with a “top-secret recipe” will be available for order at select Red Lobster restaurants starting in September.
Florida Lottery offices reopening to public
The Florida Lottery on Monday announced that players with prizes valued at $5,000 or more can request appointments to file claims at Florida Lottery Headquarters and district offices.
The Florida Lottery on Monday announced that players with prizes valued at $5,000 or more can request appointments to file claims at Florida Lottery Headquarters and district offices.
2020 Dia de Muertos Barbie to be restocked after selling out
Barbie's 2020 Dia de Muertos doll has sold out just days after its release, according to a Barbie news blog.
Barbie's 2020 Dia de Muertos doll has sold out just days after its release, according to a Barbie news blog.
Polk County's Citrus Connection will expand service to SunRail’s Poinciana Station
Polk County residents will soon have access to SunRail through the Citrus Connection, the county's public transportation system.
Polk County residents will soon have access to SunRail through the Citrus Connection, the county's public transportation system.
AAA offers interactive COVID-19 Travel Restriction Map
Fewer Floridians will be traveling this Labor Day weekend, with COVID-19 restrictions still in place across much of the country.
Fewer Floridians will be traveling this Labor Day weekend, with COVID-19 restrictions still in place across much of the country.
House of Hope residential program for troubled youth to hold food truck fundraiser
House of Hope, a non-denominational residential program for troubled youth, began 35 years ago by Sara Trolling with a couple hundred dollars and much prayer.
House of Hope, a non-denominational residential program for troubled youth, began 35 years ago by Sara Trolling with a couple hundred dollars and much prayer.
FDLE: Statewide Missing Child Alert resolved, 12-year-old Miami girl safe
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says the Missing Child Alert for a 12-year-old Miami girl has been resolved and the girl is safe.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says the Missing Child Alert for a 12-year-old Miami girl has been resolved and the girl is safe.
Doctors prepare for flu season during COVID-19 pandemic
AdventHealth is preparing for the upcoming flu season while also dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Doctors advise patients to get a flu shot to keep hospitals fro getting overwhelmed. It's possible to get both viruses at the same time.
AdventHealth is preparing for the upcoming flu season while also dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Doctors advise patients to get a flu shot to keep hospitals fro getting overwhelmed. It's possible to get both viruses at the same time.
App helps you plan and cook meals
A mobile app called eMeals helps you plan and cook meals for you and your family.
A mobile app called eMeals helps you plan and cook meals for you and your family.
Alachua County to require permits for large gatherings
Alachua County is putting in place an emergency order requiring people to register for a permit to allow for gatherings of 10 or more people of more.
Alachua County is putting in place an emergency order requiring people to register for a permit to allow for gatherings of 10 or more people of more.
CDC tells states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution as soon as October or November
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
COVID-19 vaccine trial in need of minority volunteers
Accel Clinical Research in DeLand is a little over one month into its coronavirus vaccine trial for biotech company Moderna, but they are in desperate need of more minority participation.
Accel Clinical Research in DeLand is a little over one month into its coronavirus vaccine trial for biotech company Moderna, but they are in desperate need of more minority participation.
Bulletproof vest saved Daytona Beach officer's life, authorities say
Authorities say a bulletproof saved the life of a Daytona Beach police officer who was fired upon by a suspect.
Authorities say a bulletproof saved the life of a Daytona Beach police officer who was fired upon by a suspect.
Video shows man on private Disney island
An officer's bulletproof vest saved his life. The Daytona Beach Police Department has released body camera video of the incident.
An officer's bulletproof vest saved his life. The Daytona Beach Police Department has released body camera video of the incident.
Central Florida nonprofit seeks help after was stolen, 'totaled'
A Central Florida nonprofit said needs the public's help after its van was stolen and wrecked in a police pursuit that ended in a hit-and-run incident.
A Central Florida nonprofit said needs the public's help after its van was stolen and wrecked in a police pursuit that ended in a hit-and-run incident.
Orlando student creates free tutoring program as kids tackle virtual learning
An Orange County student saw the need for tutors as the majority of students will be learning virtually so she launched a tutoring program now helping more than 400 students.
An Orange County student saw the need for tutors as the majority of students will be learning virtually so she launched a tutoring program now helping more than 400 students.
How to make your own disinfectant wipes at home — safely and easily
You can make your own disinfectant wipes but you must be careful.
You can make your own disinfectant wipes but you must be careful.
Woman delivering coffee to strangers.
People are doing little things to help other feel better during this coronavirus pandemic.
People are doing little things to help other feel better during this coronavirus pandemic.
Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
Companies testing antibody drugs
With more than 20 million global cases of COVID-19 and a vaccine months away, companies are working on ways to fight the virus.
With more than 20 million global cases of COVID-19 and a vaccine months away, companies are working on ways to fight the virus.