Disney theme parks to begin offering more vegan food options

Vegan guests visiting Walt Disney World parks and resort hotels will soon have more food options to choose from.

Workers' compensation rates eyed by state regulators

State regulators will hold a hearing next week on a proposal that could lead to reduced workers’ compensation insurance rates for businesses.

DeSantis, cabinet approve conservation deals

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet agreed Tuesday to spend $7.6 million to conserve more than 8,100 acres in Walton and Putnam counties.

Wisconsin inmate confesses to 'Making a Murderer' killing: report

A Wisconsin inmate reportedly confessed to documentary crews that he killed Teresa Halbach, the murder victim whose mysterious death is at the forefront of the hit Netflix series "Making a Murderer." The inmate is serving time for a different crime.

February arguments set on assault weapons, pot

The Florida Supreme Court has scheduled February arguments for proposed constitutional amendments that would ban assault weapons and legalize recreational marijuana. The court on Monday set Feb. 4 arguments for each of the ballot initiatives.

Underground power lines plan poised to advance

State regulators next week will take up proposed rules that could help set the stage for an expansion of underground power lines in hurricane-weary Florida.

DeSantis seeks more ‘job growth' money

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration wants to boost spending next year on a controversial economic-development program, while tourism-marketing money wouldn’t increase, according to budget requests rolled out last week.

Tropical systems menace Puerto Rico and Bermuda

Forecasters say Karen has been downgraded from a tropical storm to a depression as it churns toward Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Elephant rides could face new rules

Elephant rides, which the state recognizes as having become a “polarizing topic,” could face a series of new rules when the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meets next week.

Florida Turnpike eyes changes after SunPass troubles

 Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise is seeking to replace its back-office structure, after criticism for more than a year about a troubled project to upgrade the SunPass collection system.

Florida man tackled by 2 bystanders while trying to rob store

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said a 54-year-old man was tackled by two bystanders while trying to rob a store.

Standoff suspect in custody after claiming to have grenade at Daytona Beach hotel

Police arrested David Allen, of Atlantic City, New Jersey, after a six-hour standoff outside the Ocean Breeze Hotel on Atlantic Avenue Saturday afternoon.