Gas prices pass $3 per gallon in Florida, AAA reports

The most expensive market in Florida is Panama City with a price of $3.14 per gallon reported.

Florida power company seeks approval to raise rates

The power company said that the rate increase would help pay for upgrades and solar-energy projects so it can keep up as Florida continues to grow.

Orlando Portillo's location to officially open on Tuesday

The chain is known for signature items like Chicago-style hot dogs, famous Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, and famous chocolate cake.

Disney prepares for Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Last year, the pandemic forced the annual event to be called the ‘Taste of Epcot’ because guests could only get a taste of normal Epcot offerings.

Florida's 'Freedom Week': No sales tax on live music, movies, events, and more

People can avoid paying sales taxes on tickets purchased for things like live music, annual passes, in-theater movies, and museums and state parks.

Norwegian Cruise Line announces 2021 return to Florida voyages

The cruise line said that they plan to set sail this summer with voyages from New York, Los Angeles, Port Canaveral, and Miami.

Mediation fails between Florida, CDC over cruise line lawsuit

Governor DeSantis signed a law that imposes a fine of $5,000 for each customer asked to provide proof of vaccination.

Why you should buy your July 4th fireworks now, expert explains

The fireworks industry is expecting a shortage during its busiest season of the year. Industry experts said that sales have been booming since the pandemic.

Waiting on the moving truck
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New homeowner Brian Roland walked through his Lady Lake home. While there was very little furniture inside, he and his wife Debora didn't move there from California a day or two ago. They'd been there for about a month.

Controversial auto insurance bill on governor's desk
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A controversial bill is awaiting a signature by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to become law. Some industry experts say it could raise automobile insurance rates.

Hand sanitizer recall expands again; testing detected methanol, FDA says

Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.

CDC adds more COVID-19 guidelines for test cruises to follow

Cruises must look for symptoms or signs of COVID-19 and screen passengers to see if they have been in contact with someone who has tested positive.

CDC eases mask requirements for fully vaccinated cruise passengers

Passengers and crew members who have been fully vaccinated 'may gather or conduct activities outdoors, without wearing a mask except in crowded settings'.