Bahama Breeze is closing: Darden to shutter 14 locations, convert 14 others to different brands
After 30 years since opening its first Bahama Breeze restaurant on International Drive in Orlando, Florida, Darden Restaurants Inc. said it will permanently close 14 of the chain’s 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations to other concepts.
After 30 years since opening its first Bahama Breeze restaurant on International Drive in Orlando, Florida, Darden Restaurants Inc. said it will permanently close 14 of the chain’s 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations to other concepts.
Cold-stunned sea turtles arrive at Brevard Zoo
As temperatures begin to rise after a recent freeze, the Brevard Zoo is working to rescue and treat dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found along the Indian River Lagoon.
As temperatures begin to rise after a recent freeze, the Brevard Zoo is working to rescue and treat dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found along the Indian River Lagoon.
Orange County school board weighs e-bike restrictions
Orange County Public Schools officials are considering new restrictions on student use of electric bikes after a series of recent crashes raised safety concerns near and on school campuses.
Orange County Public Schools officials are considering new restrictions on student use of electric bikes after a series of recent crashes raised safety concerns near and on school campuses.
Residents seek answers as railroad tie fire raises health concerns
Marion County residents who live near the site of a massive fire involving creosote-soaked railroad ties remain concerned about lingering health risks and air quality around their homes.
Marion County residents who live near the site of a massive fire involving creosote-soaked railroad ties remain concerned about lingering health risks and air quality around their homes.
Nearly 50K pull string teething toys sold on Amazon recalled for choking, injury risk
CPSC said it is aware of 15 choking incidents related to the recalled teething toy.
CPSC said it is aware of 15 choking incidents related to the recalled teething toy.
NASA delays Artemis II moon mission after hydrogen leaks
NASA has postponed its Artemis II mission around the moon until at least March after engineers detected liquid hydrogen leaks during a critical launch rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center, reviving issues that delayed the program’s first flight.
NASA has postponed its Artemis II mission around the moon until at least March after engineers detected liquid hydrogen leaks during a critical launch rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center, reviving issues that delayed the program’s first flight.
Josh D'Amaro named next Walt Disney Company CEO
The Walt Disney Company has named Josh D’Amaro, who oversees the company’s Experiences division, as its next CEO. D’Amaro, 54, will succeed current CEO Bob Iger, who will retire later this year.
The Walt Disney Company has named Josh D’Amaro, who oversees the company’s Experiences division, as its next CEO. D’Amaro, 54, will succeed current CEO Bob Iger, who will retire later this year.
Road collapse in Groveland raises safety concerns
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Is the air safe? Dunnellon residents are wary after chemically treated rail ties ignite
Though the mayor of Dunnellon said there are no air quality issues after chemically treated railroad ties caught fire Sunday morning, residents remain concerned about breathing in the air.
Though the mayor of Dunnellon said there are no air quality issues after chemically treated railroad ties caught fire Sunday morning, residents remain concerned about breathing in the air.
Inquiry begun after American Airlines flight reports mysterious blue light while trying to land
An American Airlines flight reported seeing a mysterious blue light while preparing to land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
An American Airlines flight reported seeing a mysterious blue light while preparing to land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Dunnellon Fire: Local state of emergency declared after thousands of creosote-treated rail ties removed
The city of Dunnellon, in Marion County, issued a local state of emergency after chemically treated railroad ties caught on fire over the weekend.
The city of Dunnellon, in Marion County, issued a local state of emergency after chemically treated railroad ties caught on fire over the weekend.
Nancy Guthrie: Ransom note claim prompts sheriff to release a statement
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her home Jan. 31. The FBI is assisting in vetting a potential ransom note while detectives analyze DNA recovered from Guthrie’s residence.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her home Jan. 31. The FBI is assisting in vetting a potential ransom note while detectives analyze DNA recovered from Guthrie’s residence.
NASA pushes Artemis II launch window to March
PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA has pushed back a possible launch of the Artemis II moon mission to March after issues were encountered Monday during a test run at Kennedy Space Center. "Engineers pushed through several challenges during the two-day test and met many of the planned objectives," NASA said in Feb. 3 blog post.
PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA has pushed back a possible launch of the Artemis II moon mission to March after issues were encountered Monday during a test run at Kennedy Space Center. "Engineers pushed through several challenges during the two-day test and met many of the planned objectives," NASA said in Feb. 3 blog post.
Over 80K mouthwash bottles recalled nationwide over labeling error
More than 80,000 bottles of mouthwash are being recalled over a labeling error, federal officials warned.
More than 80,000 bottles of mouthwash are being recalled over a labeling error, federal officials warned.
Nancy Guthrie was 'taken from her home, against her will'
In a Feb. 3 update, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos gave an update in his office's investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host, Savannah Guthrie. Nancy was taken from a home on Sunday, Feb. 1 and no suspects have been identified at this time, Nanos said.
In a Feb. 3 update, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos gave an update in his office's investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host, Savannah Guthrie. Nancy was taken from a home on Sunday, Feb. 1 and no suspects have been identified at this time, Nanos said.
Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
Thousands of electric bikes recalled over fall hazard, CPSC says
Nearly 20,000 electric bikes have been recalled after several reports of the rear wheel bolts breaking, causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle.
Nearly 20,000 electric bikes have been recalled after several reports of the rear wheel bolts breaking, causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle.
Asian elephant calf born at National Zoo for first time in nearly 25 years
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month!
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month!
Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder of wife in Delaware
A Delaware man who was previously married to former First Lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with murder after his wife was found dead in their home late last year.
A Delaware man who was previously married to former First Lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with murder after his wife was found dead in their home late last year.
Trump says he will not drop DOJ criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell
Trump said Monday that the Justice Department will not drop its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Trump said Monday that the Justice Department will not drop its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.