Starlink satellite constellation streaks across Florida sky Thursday
If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.
If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.
Universal Orlando to check temperatures of employees starting Friday
Anyone with a temperature exceeding 99.9°F will not be permitted to enter and must wait 72 hours before coming back.
Anyone with a temperature exceeding 99.9°F will not be permitted to enter and must wait 72 hours before coming back.
Look out and under your cars; gator mating season is heating up in Florida
It's that time of the year. The Florida temperatures become noticeably hotter and alligators are roaming around to find their mate.
It's that time of the year. The Florida temperatures become noticeably hotter and alligators are roaming around to find their mate.
NASA images show Florida's pollution has decreased since coronavirus lockdowns began
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Florida man charged with sexual battery after drugging, punching, and abandoning victim, deputies say
Deputies said that the victim described the man as someone you would "instantly be scared of" and she observed a gun on his waistband.
Deputies said that the victim described the man as someone you would "instantly be scared of" and she observed a gun on his waistband.
Highlands County man, a Purple Heart recipient, celebrates 90th birthday
Robert Scherer has had a long resume in serving his country and in public service.
Robert Scherer has had a long resume in serving his country and in public service.
'A good cop and a great man': Florida officer dies of coronavirus after traveling to Boston, police say
"He took tremendous pride in being a police officer and carried himself with confidence and integrity. Today, the City of Clermont lost a good cop and a great man," Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway said when speaking of the officer who lost his life to coronavirus.
"He took tremendous pride in being a police officer and carried himself with confidence and integrity. Today, the City of Clermont lost a good cop and a great man," Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway said when speaking of the officer who lost his life to coronavirus.
Central Florida officials discuss reopening recommendations for Disney World, Universal, other theme parks
The Orange County's Economic Recovery Task Force met virtually Tuesday, and discussed some ideas for reopening the area's economy.
The Orange County's Economic Recovery Task Force met virtually Tuesday, and discussed some ideas for reopening the area's economy.
Massive alligator crosses through middle of Seffner intersection
A Seffner woman said she had to socially distance herself and her dog from a massive alligator as it came straight at her on the corner of MLK Boulevard and Williams Road Sunday.
A Seffner woman said she had to socially distance herself and her dog from a massive alligator as it came straight at her on the corner of MLK Boulevard and Williams Road Sunday.
Police: Florida man dragged dog tied to golf cart, killing it
A Florida man was accused of tying his dog to a golf cart and dragging it down the road, ultimately killing it, authorities said.
A Florida man was accused of tying his dog to a golf cart and dragging it down the road, ultimately killing it, authorities said.
Whataburger to pay $180K to settle retaliation suit that claims manager was told to only hire white applicants
According to the lawsuit, a general manager of a Tallahassee Whataburger location repeatedly told her hiring manager to hire white, and not black, applicants.
According to the lawsuit, a general manager of a Tallahassee Whataburger location repeatedly told her hiring manager to hire white, and not black, applicants.
America's wealthiest zip code rejects $2M coronavirus relief aid from government, resident says
Florida’s exclusive Fisher Island, home to the wealthiest zip code the country, ultimately voted to reject $2 million in federally-approved coronavirus relief allocated to the community’s homeowners’ association as part of the government's Paycheck Protection Program meant for small businesses, a resident said.
Florida’s exclusive Fisher Island, home to the wealthiest zip code the country, ultimately voted to reject $2 million in federally-approved coronavirus relief allocated to the community’s homeowners’ association as part of the government's Paycheck Protection Program meant for small businesses, a resident said.
Retirees in The Villages to get prescription drug deliveries by drone
Senior citizens in the country’s largest retirement community will soon be getting some of their medications delivered by drones as part of a partnership between UPS and CVS.
Senior citizens in the country’s largest retirement community will soon be getting some of their medications delivered by drones as part of a partnership between UPS and CVS.
Gator seen taking stroll along Florida’s ‘Alligator Alley’ roadway
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.
Coronavirus: Miami goes 7 weeks without a murder for the first time since 1957
According to the paper, in 1957, the city went 7 weeks, 3 days without a reported murder.
According to the paper, in 1957, the city went 7 weeks, 3 days without a reported murder.
Florida Keys won't reopen to tourists in May
Leaders down in the Florida Keys announced Friday they will continue to remain closed to visitors through the month of May.
Leaders down in the Florida Keys announced Friday they will continue to remain closed to visitors through the month of May.
Walt Disney World to stream 'Happily Ever After' fireworks show for those at home during coronavirus pandemic
Walt Disney World said that they will stream Magic Kingdom's 'Happily Ever After' firework show on Instagram on Friday night.
Walt Disney World said that they will stream Magic Kingdom's 'Happily Ever After' firework show on Instagram on Friday night.
Florida high school valedictorian accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
Florida girl put 'Help! Get Me Out of Here' sign on window because she was struggling with homework
A sign that read, "Help! Get me out of here!" alarmed Florida deputies, but it turned out a little girl just need help with her math homework.
A sign that read, "Help! Get me out of here!" alarmed Florida deputies, but it turned out a little girl just need help with her math homework.
Clearwater firefighter tells critically ill 'Make-A-Wish' kids their wishes are just on hold
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of many events, including meetings for Make-A-Wish children with terminal illnesses. But a fireman in Clearwater, Florida, offered words of encouragement in a video uploaded on April 22.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of many events, including meetings for Make-A-Wish children with terminal illnesses. But a fireman in Clearwater, Florida, offered words of encouragement in a video uploaded on April 22.