51-year-old dolphin, PJ, at Clearwater Marine Aquarium dies

PJ, an estimated 51-year-old bottlenose dolphin, and the oldest dolphin at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, died earlier this week, the Florida aquarium announced.

Orlando LGBT+ Center cancels drag queen event over threats from hate groups

The LGBT+ Center Orlando canceled its Halloween edition of its "Drag Queen Story Hour event" citing "several threats from hate groups" targeting the center and those participating in the event, according to a post on the center's Facebook page.

Two bears spotted strolling up to front door of Florida home

Two bears found themselves strolling through a Central Florida neighborhood — and were caught red-handed. 

Actor Leslie Jordan dies in car crash at 67

Leslie Jordan, a beloved "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story" actor and Instagram sensation, died Monday in Los Angeles, his rep confirmed.

Puppies rescued after being abandoned inside closed suitcase at Tampa vacation rental

Two Tampa police officers caught wind of a chorus of muffled squeals coming from a zipped-up Las Vegas-themed suitcase. When they opened it, they found six puppies inside.

James Webb telescope captures stunning photo revealing ‘kaleidoscope of color’ in Pillars of Creation

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided a new detailed look at the Pillars of Creation that shows the scene in high definition. The region is where young stars form and lies 6,500 light-years away.

Winning $494M lottery ticket sold in Florida city battered by Hurricane Ian

A winning lottery ticket worth a share of a $494 million Mega Millions jackpot was purchased in a southwest Florida city hammered by Hurricane Ian late last month.