Two Florida school districts drop mask mandates after DeSantis threatened to withhold funding
Two school districts that had mandated masks for students because of COVID-19 are reversing course after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday barring such mandates.
Two school districts that had mandated masks for students because of COVID-19 are reversing course after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday barring such mandates.
Orangutan rocks sunglasses dropped by visitor into zoo enclosure
An orangutan gave onlookers a fashion show after wearing a safari visitor’s sunglasses.
An orangutan gave onlookers a fashion show after wearing a safari visitor’s sunglasses.
Man says he lost nearly 70 pounds after he could not fit on Universal Orlando coaster
Orlando resident Linsey Ian Cole went to ride the attraction but could not because of his weight. At the time, he said he was about 390 pounds.
Orlando resident Linsey Ian Cole went to ride the attraction but could not because of his weight. At the time, he said he was about 390 pounds.
3-year-old leukemia patient and Publix superfan surprised with his very own ‘Publix car'
3-year-old Reese, who was diagnosed with leukemia in December, would get so excited to go grocery shopping with his mom at Publix so he could drive the kids shopping cart car. He began asking to go every day -- and when a Publix employee in Florida found out, she got Reese his very own "Publix" car. She then drove eight hours up to Georgia to surprise the little boy at his home!
3-year-old Reese, who was diagnosed with leukemia in December, would get so excited to go grocery shopping with his mom at Publix so he could drive the kids shopping cart car. He began asking to go every day -- and when a Publix employee in Florida found out, she got Reese his very own "Publix" car. She then drove eight hours up to Georgia to surprise the little boy at his home!
Massive alligator shows up at front door of Florida home, tries to meet neighbor's dog
Resident Mike Ninowski says the gator was about 10 to 11-feet long and weighed around 400 pounds!
Resident Mike Ninowski says the gator was about 10 to 11-feet long and weighed around 400 pounds!
Gator found in hot tub 'taken into custody' by police
The officers named the gator Emma.
The officers named the gator Emma.
PHOTOS: Kids swim in flooded streets at Disney's Magic Kingdom
"That’s really cool. Disney be like 'that’s an extra 50.00 for water park entrance.'"
"That’s really cool. Disney be like 'that’s an extra 50.00 for water park entrance.'"
Orlando woman finds large python on bathroom counter - but that's not the terrifying part
"There is a snake in my 2nd story bathroom!!!" she wrote on Facebook. "Who do we call? I'm freaking out!!!"
"There is a snake in my 2nd story bathroom!!!" she wrote on Facebook. "Who do we call? I'm freaking out!!!"
‘Real life’ SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star spotted by NOAA diver
A sponge and a starfish resembling the beloved cartoon characters SpongeBob and Patrick caught the eye of NOAA during a recent live stream.
A sponge and a starfish resembling the beloved cartoon characters SpongeBob and Patrick caught the eye of NOAA during a recent live stream.
Orlando rescue caring for dog with nearly 100 pellets in head, neck
The rescue posted photos of Teddy to Facebook, with an X-ray showing pellets from his face all the way down his neck.
The rescue posted photos of Teddy to Facebook, with an X-ray showing pellets from his face all the way down his neck.
All Broadway theaters to require vaccinations, masks through October
In response to the surging delta variant of the coronavirus, all Broadway theaters in New York City will now require proof of COVID vaccination to attend a show. Masks must also be worn, announced the Broadway League.
In response to the surging delta variant of the coronavirus, all Broadway theaters in New York City will now require proof of COVID vaccination to attend a show. Masks must also be worn, announced the Broadway League.
COVID-19 delta variant as contagious as chickenpox, CDC internal docs warn
Internal CDC documents state that the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.
Internal CDC documents state that the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.
Video shows police officer rescuing raccoon with can on its head
A police officer in New York helped a raccoon return to normalcy after getting its head stuck in a tin can Sunday.
A police officer in New York helped a raccoon return to normalcy after getting its head stuck in a tin can Sunday.
Kyle family surprised to find large centipede in daughter's room
Victor and Keyawna Glaze say they were in shock after discovering a nearly 8-inch long Texas redheaded centipede in their daughter's bedroom.
Victor and Keyawna Glaze say they were in shock after discovering a nearly 8-inch long Texas redheaded centipede in their daughter's bedroom.
Napa winery's viral job description sounds 'cult like' to some
Dry Farm Winery's job posting for a loyalty coordinator may seem "cult-like" for some. People who know the industry are not surprised at all.
Dry Farm Winery's job posting for a loyalty coordinator may seem "cult-like" for some. People who know the industry are not surprised at all.
Walmart mandates masks for all workers in areas with high infection rates
Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.
Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.
Video captures lightning strike Strat Tower during Vegas thunderstorm
The tallest structure in Las Vegas, the Strat Tower, was struck during a severe thunderstorm.
The tallest structure in Las Vegas, the Strat Tower, was struck during a severe thunderstorm.
Airline workers train in self-defense amid rise in unruly passengers
The classes come as a new survey from The Association of Flight Attendants finds 85-percent of flight attendants have faced an unruly passenger in recent months.
The classes come as a new survey from The Association of Flight Attendants finds 85-percent of flight attendants have faced an unruly passenger in recent months.
Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
Florida man injured by jaguar after jumping barrier at zoo, officials say
The attack occurred Wednesday at the Range of the Jaguar display at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.
The attack occurred Wednesday at the Range of the Jaguar display at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.