University leaders, lawmakers slam consolidation plans
A Florida House proposal seeking to abolish the independent status of two Florida universities is spurring a fierce fight, as a bipartisan group of legislators on Wednesday decried the plan.
A Florida House proposal seeking to abolish the independent status of two Florida universities is spurring a fierce fight, as a bipartisan group of legislators on Wednesday decried the plan.
Fans shocked and excited that NASCAR driver Ryan Newman is home
Roush Fenway Racing released two pictures of Ryan Newman on Wednesday.
Roush Fenway Racing released two pictures of Ryan Newman on Wednesday.
FHP: 2 women, 2 children dead after multi-car crash along SR 429 near Disney World
A spokesperson with the FHP said three people were killed in the multi-car crash that occurred around 5:30 p.m. along State Road 429 at the interchange with Sinclair Road.
A spokesperson with the FHP said three people were killed in the multi-car crash that occurred around 5:30 p.m. along State Road 429 at the interchange with Sinclair Road.
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman released from hospital after fiery Daytona 500 crash
His team tweeted a photo Wednesday showing him walking out of the hospital hand-in-hand with his two daughters.
His team tweeted a photo Wednesday showing him walking out of the hospital hand-in-hand with his two daughters.
Ryan Newman smiles in photo with daughters before hospital release 2 days after crash
Roush Fenway tweeted a photo of Newman and his two girls smiling at Halifax Medical Center where he was being treated.
Roush Fenway tweeted a photo of Newman and his two girls smiling at Halifax Medical Center where he was being treated.
First lady Melania Trump honored with 2020 'Woman of Distinction' award by Florida university
The First lady was honored Wednesday by Palm Beach Atlantic University.
The First lady was honored Wednesday by Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Elderly crossing guard killed while saving 2 kids from being hit by car
A crossing guard who died after being hit by a vehicle in Kansas saved the lives of two children before the impact, a school principal said.
A crossing guard who died after being hit by a vehicle in Kansas saved the lives of two children before the impact, a school principal said.
Fortune ranks Publix as 7th best 'big company' to work for in the country
The Lakeland-based grocery chain known for being the place “where shopping is a pleasure” can also say “where working is a pleasure.”
The Lakeland-based grocery chain known for being the place “where shopping is a pleasure” can also say “where working is a pleasure.”
2,000-pound, 15-foot great white shark pings closer to Florida shore, possibly to give birth
"As a big mature female, Unama'ki has the potential to lead us to the site where she gives birth and exposes a new white shark nursery," OCEARCH wrote in an update.
"As a big mature female, Unama'ki has the potential to lead us to the site where she gives birth and exposes a new white shark nursery," OCEARCH wrote in an update.
Florida man wins $2M from scratch-off ticket he bought at gas station
The lucky guy chose to take his winnings in annual installment payments of $80,000 a year for 25 years.
The lucky guy chose to take his winnings in annual installment payments of $80,000 a year for 25 years.
Orlando makes top 10 'Most Popular City Moved To' in 2019
According to a new 2020 Migration Report by Hire A Helper, The City Beautiful had 19% more people moving in than moving out in 2019 -- making it the 10th most popular moving destination on the list.
According to a new 2020 Migration Report by Hire A Helper, The City Beautiful had 19% more people moving in than moving out in 2019 -- making it the 10th most popular moving destination on the list.
Indiana man with 'Crime Pays' forehead tattoo faces new arrest
A man with a tattoo on his forehead that says “Crime Pays” has been arrested again, his second since Nov. 29.
A man with a tattoo on his forehead that says “Crime Pays” has been arrested again, his second since Nov. 29.
Flu a bigger worry in Florida than coronavirus
The flu remains a far deadlier illness to worry about in Florida than the coronavirus, state lawmakers were told on Tuesday.
The flu remains a far deadlier illness to worry about in Florida than the coronavirus, state lawmakers were told on Tuesday.
Deported mom talks about life away from family, sharing story on Netflix
The Polk County family of four has split into pairs - two living in Florida and two living in Mexico.
The Polk County family of four has split into pairs - two living in Florida and two living in Mexico.
State, doctors tangle over pot complaints
State health officials have filed complaints against two medical-marijuana doctors based on information obtained by undercover investigators posing as patients, in what one physician’s lawyers described as a “trap.”
State health officials have filed complaints against two medical-marijuana doctors based on information obtained by undercover investigators posing as patients, in what one physician’s lawyers described as a “trap.”
Holy Land Experience cutting positions, laying off most employees
Rumors that the Holy Land Experience would be closing surfaced in early January when the park said it would be shifting focus away from entertainment and theatrical productions to its Biblical Museum. At the time, it was reported that the park would shut down its stage shows with layoffs to follow.
Rumors that the Holy Land Experience would be closing surfaced in early January when the park said it would be shifting focus away from entertainment and theatrical productions to its Biblical Museum. At the time, it was reported that the park would shut down its stage shows with layoffs to follow.
Florida homeowner finds human remains in jars underneath home, police say
Police said that the remains were brought to the home by the woman's ex-husband, who was a pathologist and used the remains in his research.
Police said that the remains were brought to the home by the woman's ex-husband, who was a pathologist and used the remains in his research.
Florida House to take up bill on domestic violence
Amid probes into spending by the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the House is poised Wednesday to take up a bill that would give flexibility to the Department of Children and Families to contract for services to help victims of domestic violence.
Amid probes into spending by the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the House is poised Wednesday to take up a bill that would give flexibility to the Department of Children and Families to contract for services to help victims of domestic violence.
NASCAR fans emotional after seeing Ryan Newman's wreck
Waylon Gautier says he likes to live in the moment. After coming to terms that his favorite driver was out of running at the Daytona 500, standing on pit row, he took out his phone to take a video of the end of the race to share with friends.
Waylon Gautier says he likes to live in the moment. After coming to terms that his favorite driver was out of running at the Daytona 500, standing on pit row, he took out his phone to take a video of the end of the race to share with friends.
Home partly built on public land to be moved
A home under construction in Volusia County will soon be moved off city property, according to the builder.
A home under construction in Volusia County will soon be moved off city property, according to the builder.