Gator seen taking stroll along Florida’s ‘Alligator Alley’ roadway

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.

Florida Keys won't reopen to tourists in May

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.

Florida high school valedictorian accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools

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.

Clearwater firefighter tells critically ill 'Make-A-Wish' kids their wishes are just on hold

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.

Mom and daughter dress up for grocery visit to lighten mood during coronavirus pandemic

Mom and daughter dress up for grocery visit to lighten mood during coronavirus pandemic

A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.

A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.

Publix buying excess milk, produce from farmers and donating it to food banks

Publix buying excess milk, produce from farmers and donating it to food banks

As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.

As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.

'We are over this': Orlando restaurant announces plans to reopen dining room on May 1st

'We are over this': Orlando restaurant announces plans to reopen dining room on May 1st

However, while no officials plans for reopening Florida has been announced, a gourmet grilled cheese restaurant in Windermere announced that they will reopen for dine-in guests on May 1st.

However, while no officials plans for reopening Florida has been announced, a gourmet grilled cheese restaurant in Windermere announced that they will reopen for dine-in guests on May 1st.

Scammer takes furloughed Busch Gardens employee's tax refund, stimulus check

Scammer takes furloughed Busch Gardens employee's tax refund, stimulus check

With no income coming in, Meri Jerrell relying on the stimulus money to support herself, but learned someone filed taxes in her name and took her stimulus check and her tax refund. 

With no income coming in, Meri Jerrell relying on the stimulus money to support herself, but learned someone filed taxes in her name and took her stimulus check and her tax refund. 

Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida

Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida

In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.

In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.

Fort Myers police show love to hospital workers

Fort Myers police show love to hospital workers

Police down in Fort Myers, Florida showed their appreciation for healthcare workers this week -- by using their patrol cruisers.

Police down in Fort Myers, Florida showed their appreciation for healthcare workers this week -- by using their patrol cruisers.

City of Tampa employee catches Tom Brady working out in closed park, mayor says

City of Tampa employee catches Tom Brady working out in closed park, mayor says

“I’m not one to gossip so you didn’t hear this from me,” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman during a live-streamed, joint update on the cities’ response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

“I’m not one to gossip so you didn’t hear this from me,” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman during a live-streamed, joint update on the cities’ response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.