Florida Board of Education approves language effectively banning critical race theory from classrooms

Critical race theory is a decades-old concept that delves into how racism has shaped public policy, legal systems, and American society. But some conservatives, including Governor DeSantis, say it sows division.

Orange County: Tourism tax dollars 2,000-percent higher than last year

Orange County comptroller Phil Diamond says the county has spent about $7.2 million in TDT reserve money to make up for pre-pandemic shortfalls.

Florida vs. CDC: Judge to hear cruise ship lawsuit arguments on Thursday

Governor Ron DeSantis filed a lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in April challenging restrictions imposed by the CDC that halted the cruise industry for more than a year.

Partial solar eclipse: 'PacMan' sun greets early risers in Maryland

A Maryland resident shared video of the sunrise on June 10, which shows a partial solar eclipse resembling the iconic computer game character Pac-Man.

Former President Donald Trump, Bill O'Reilly coming to Orlando's Amway Center

The Amway Center said that ‘The History Tour,' featuring former President Donald Trump and personality Bill O'Reilly, is coming to Orlando in December.

Jurassic World: VelociCoaster opens at Universal Orlando on Thursday

The thrill ride has been described as “a series of intense maneuvers that will send guests catapulting up to 70 mph and more than 150 feet in the air with the swiftest of prehistoric predators”

WATCH: Endangered bird emerges from nest at Brevard Zoo after 10 weeks

The zoo said that the chick, which is considered endangered, has not been named or sexed yet. It hatched on March 28th to parents Morticia and Gomez.

Capybara brothers receive new home at Gatorland Orlando

Capybaras are said to be one of the largest rodents in the world. They are herbivores and very social creatures.

CDC: U.S. unlikely to meet President Biden's vaccine goal by July 4

Officials said 15.5 million Americans would need to get at least one dose of the vaccine in the next four weeks to meet the milestone.

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.

New Smyrna Beach raising homes to prevent flooding

City leaders in New Smyrna Beach put the final seal on a budget to fund a nearly $2 million project to help prevent flooding for nine homes. The plan, if all goes well, will lift nine homes off the ground and place them on concrete stilts.