What you can save during Florida's tax-free week
"Freedom Week" is a tax-free holiday that begins on July 1 through July 7. Heres what is exempt during the holiday.
"Freedom Week" is a tax-free holiday that begins on July 1 through July 7. Heres what is exempt during the holiday.
Florida teen overcoming obstacles as he dreams of 2024 Summer Paralympics
A University High School student is going for the gold despite a disability.
A University High School student is going for the gold despite a disability.
Busy summer for Volusia lifeguards as shortage hits beaches, pools
A nationwide lifeguard shortage is impacting pools and beaches including those here in Central Florida.
A nationwide lifeguard shortage is impacting pools and beaches including those here in Central Florida.
Non-tech-savvy seniors unable to take advantage of digital coupons, study finds
A 2021 study by the Pew Research Center showed that 39% of those 65 and older do not own a smartphone, and 25% don't use the internet. That means millions of seniors can’t take advantage of digital-only deals.
A 2021 study by the Pew Research Center showed that 39% of those 65 and older do not own a smartphone, and 25% don't use the internet. That means millions of seniors can’t take advantage of digital-only deals.
Made from crabs: New whiskey comes in unique flavor
Tamworth Distilling said its an innovative solution to a growing problem.
Tamworth Distilling said its an innovative solution to a growing problem.
FBI seizes disputed Jean-Michel Basquiat artwork from Orlando museum
The Federal Bureau of Investigation raided a Florida art museum on Friday and seized more than two dozen paintings attributed to artist Jean-Michel Basquiat following questions about their authenticity.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation raided a Florida art museum on Friday and seized more than two dozen paintings attributed to artist Jean-Michel Basquiat following questions about their authenticity.
Orlando CEOs get drenched with huge bucket of water to raise money for ALS
CEOs in Orlando came together for a corporate version of the ice bucket challenge to raise money for ALS at Island H2O in Kissimmee.
CEOs in Orlando came together for a corporate version of the ice bucket challenge to raise money for ALS at Island H2O in Kissimmee.
Sheriff: 2 divers drown in Florida cave diving expedition
Two men drowned while on a diving expedition in a mazelike Florida cave system that extends deep below the surface, authorities said Thursday.
Two men drowned while on a diving expedition in a mazelike Florida cave system that extends deep below the surface, authorities said Thursday.
Out of this world: NASA shares images of Mars’ diverse landscape
Over the past year, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured stunningly clear images of the Red Planet’s diverse landscape.
Over the past year, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured stunningly clear images of the Red Planet’s diverse landscape.
Florida biologists discuss capture of largest python on state record
Biologists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced their biggest catch yet: an 18-foot python weighing in at 215 pounds.
Biologists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced their biggest catch yet: an 18-foot python weighing in at 215 pounds.
One plug and done: EU to require common way to charge phones
European Union officials agreed Tuesday on new rules requiring a uniform charging cord for smartphones and other devices, a move that would make life easier for consumers fed up with rummaging through a tangle of cables for the right one.
European Union officials agreed Tuesday on new rules requiring a uniform charging cord for smartphones and other devices, a move that would make life easier for consumers fed up with rummaging through a tangle of cables for the right one.
Stolen Maserati, Subaru crash, 3 in custody after pursuit in Florida police say
Officers from counties at two ends of the Tampa Bay area tracked down two stolen vehicles ? a Maserati and a Subaru ? and after police pursued both vehicles, they both ended up crashed on the side of roadways at separate ends of Manatee County.
Officers from counties at two ends of the Tampa Bay area tracked down two stolen vehicles ? a Maserati and a Subaru ? and after police pursued both vehicles, they both ended up crashed on the side of roadways at separate ends of Manatee County.
California crews use 4,500 gallons of water to put out Tesla fire
Sacramento fire crews used about 4,500 gallons of water to fully extinguish a Tesla that kept re-igniting and then ended up submerging the high-tech car into a makeshift pond to fully quell the blaze.
Sacramento fire crews used about 4,500 gallons of water to fully extinguish a Tesla that kept re-igniting and then ended up submerging the high-tech car into a makeshift pond to fully quell the blaze.
Amazon's Alexa may soon mimic voice of dead relatives
Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they’re dead. The capability was unveiled at Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas.
Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they’re dead. The capability was unveiled at Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas.
Body recovered of man believed to have fallen off boat in Lake Weir, officials say
The body of a man who fell off a boat into Lake Weir has been recovered.
The body of a man who fell off a boat into Lake Weir has been recovered.
'We need to carry these book': Florida teacher raising money to make banned books available to students
A Brevard County teacher is fighting to get banned books into the hands of students. He's doing so by raising money on Go Fund Me. He then buys the books and lets the kids take them home for free.
A Brevard County teacher is fighting to get banned books into the hands of students. He's doing so by raising money on Go Fund Me. He then buys the books and lets the kids take them home for free.
Florida Department of Children and Families looks to recruit veterans, former law officers
Veterans, military spouses, and former law-enforcement officers are being encouraged to apply for jobs as state child-protective investigators in an initiative backed by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis.
Veterans, military spouses, and former law-enforcement officers are being encouraged to apply for jobs as state child-protective investigators in an initiative backed by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis.
Grubhub note saves woman held hostage in the Bronx
Grubhub announced that they are giving $5,000 to The Chipper Truck Cafe from Yonkers for their help saving the woman from her captor.
Grubhub announced that they are giving $5,000 to The Chipper Truck Cafe from Yonkers for their help saving the woman from her captor.
Flight attendant bluntly shares travel tips: ‘We will not help you if you are mean’
A flight attendant took to social media to unapologetically explain what travelers will face this summer and how they should handle the challenges.
A flight attendant took to social media to unapologetically explain what travelers will face this summer and how they should handle the challenges.
French’s unveils Canada’s next favorite summer treat: Ketchup-flavored ice pops
Canada may have found it's greatest export: Ketchup-flavored popsicles
Canada may have found it's greatest export: Ketchup-flavored popsicles