Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.
Legoland closing for two weeks to prevent spread of coronavirus
Legoland announced Friday it will temporarily close its theme park and water park to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Legoland announced Friday it will temporarily close its theme park and water park to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and SeaWorld closing to prevent spread of COVID-19
SeaWorld Parks announced Friday it will follow the cancellation steps of other theme parks and shut down Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and SeaWorld to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
SeaWorld Parks announced Friday it will follow the cancellation steps of other theme parks and shut down Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and SeaWorld to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history
Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
Universal Orlando Resort to suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month
Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday announced it would be suspending operations at its parks at the close of business on Sunday, March 15. Universal Orlando’s hotels and Universal CityWalk will remain open.
Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday announced it would be suspending operations at its parks at the close of business on Sunday, March 15. Universal Orlando’s hotels and Universal CityWalk will remain open.
Florida woman encounters massive hissing alligator in the Everglades
A woman in the Everglades had an up-close (and perhaps too-close) encounter with a massive, hissing alligator -- and she has the video to prove it.
A woman in the Everglades had an up-close (and perhaps too-close) encounter with a massive, hissing alligator -- and she has the video to prove it.
Brazilian official who met Trump has virus; no plans to test Trump
Fabio Wajngarten, a senior Brazilian official who met with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago just days ago, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Fabio Wajngarten, a senior Brazilian official who met with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago just days ago, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Coronavirus patient flew aboard JetBlue flight from JFK to Palm Beach
A passenger aboard a JetBlue flight that arrived at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida from John F. Kennedy International Airport is sick with the coronavirus, according to multiple local reports.
A passenger aboard a JetBlue flight that arrived at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida from John F. Kennedy International Airport is sick with the coronavirus, according to multiple local reports.
Chick-fil-A is going to start selling bottles of its signature sauce – only in Florida
Soon, Chick-fil-A will be selling its special sauce by the bottle. They are testing out the product in Florida stores, starting between April and May.
Soon, Chick-fil-A will be selling its special sauce by the bottle. They are testing out the product in Florida stores, starting between April and May.
Biden cancels Tampa campaign stop due to 'coronavirus public health emergency'
Former Vice President Joe Biden was scheduled to make a campaign stop in Tampa Thursday, March 12, but canceled the appearance due to "the coronavirus public health emergency."
Former Vice President Joe Biden was scheduled to make a campaign stop in Tampa Thursday, March 12, but canceled the appearance due to "the coronavirus public health emergency."
Passenger posts video of 'mostly empty' flight to Orlando amid coronavirus
"This does not happen very much anymore. Flight to Orlando mostly empty. Over 100 seats unused."
"This does not happen very much anymore. Flight to Orlando mostly empty. Over 100 seats unused."
Former Air Force major takes plea deal after email "looking for other pervs" to trade child porn
David Riley was known as a respected major at MacDill Air Force base but now he may be known for alleged deviant behavior involving child pornography.
David Riley was known as a respected major at MacDill Air Force base but now he may be known for alleged deviant behavior involving child pornography.
Inmate cleared by DNA evidence released from Brooksville prison, feels grass for first time in 35 years
After 35 years of incarceration, 29 of which were spent on death row, Pau Hildwin was released from the Hernando County Detention Center in Brooksville, Florida, on March 9.
After 35 years of incarceration, 29 of which were spent on death row, Pau Hildwin was released from the Hernando County Detention Center in Brooksville, Florida, on March 9.
Insulin-cost capping bill passes in Virginia General Assembly
Amidst a flurry of progressive new laws, legislators in Virginia passed a bill last week that will cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $50.
Amidst a flurry of progressive new laws, legislators in Virginia passed a bill last week that will cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $50.
2 men, dog escape Florida plane crash unharmed
Two men and their labrador retriever were unharmed after their small plane crashed into a tree near Destin Airport on Saturday, March 8, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Two men and their labrador retriever were unharmed after their small plane crashed into a tree near Destin Airport on Saturday, March 8, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
SeaWorld visitor steals wallets from Make-A-Wish guests
A SeaWorld guest stole wallets from the stroller of two Make-A-Wish Foundation visitors and used their cards to buy Apple watches, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
A SeaWorld guest stole wallets from the stroller of two Make-A-Wish Foundation visitors and used their cards to buy Apple watches, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
Cops say man killed sleeping couple, buried bodies in swamp
Nichols said her stepfather called her and her boyfriend to clean up the crime scene and help bury the bodies.
Nichols said her stepfather called her and her boyfriend to clean up the crime scene and help bury the bodies.
Presidential forum between Biden, Sanders in Orlando canceled due to coronavirus concerns, AFL-CIO confirms
The event, which would have featured Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, was scheduled for just five days before the state's presidential primary.
The event, which would have featured Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, was scheduled for just five days before the state's presidential primary.
Florida woman charged with switching voters' political party affiliations
A central Florida woman is accused of submitting false voter registration information that switched the party affiliations of voters without their knowledge, sheriff's investigators said.
A central Florida woman is accused of submitting false voter registration information that switched the party affiliations of voters without their knowledge, sheriff's investigators said.
Giant pink flamingo to greet travelers at Tampa International Airport
Travelers coming and going through Tampa International Airport will soon be greeted by a 21-foot pink flamingo.
Travelers coming and going through Tampa International Airport will soon be greeted by a 21-foot pink flamingo.