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How growing more seagrass may help keep more Florida manatees alive

How growing more seagrass may help keep more Florida manatees alive

Florida's manatee population is dying in record numbers. In fact, the latest numbers show a total of 800 manatees died last year alone. One of the biggest problems is a lack of the sea cows' favorite food, seagrass.

2 days ago
New College president ousted, replaced by former education commissioner

New College president ousted, replaced by former education commissioner

A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday quickly shook up leadership at the small liberal arts school, removing President Patricia Okker, and replacing her on an interim basis with former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.

2 days ago
Bethune-Cookman University allocating $10 million to repair facilities, school says

Bethune-Cookman University allocating $10 million to repair facilities, school says

Bethune-Cookman University’s interim president spoke to local media on Wednesday for the first time since students held rallies on campus calling for better living conditions after sharing photographs of mold growing in residence halls.

2 days ago
Authorities in Georgia identify remains as Florida woman who disappeared in 1985

Authorities in Georgia identify remains as Florida woman who disappeared in 1985

Authorities in Georgia identified a Seminole County mom who disappeared in 1985. Her name is Mary Cowan, but she went by “Angie.”

2 days ago
Netflix password-sharing crackdown details released

Netflix password-sharing crackdown details released

Netflix has said it plans to launch the paid-sharing system 'more broadly' later in Q1.

2 days ago
Missing dog reunited with family 8 years later: ‘I think he really remembers us’

Missing dog reunited with family 8 years later: ‘I think he really remembers us’

Roscoe, a beagle, went missing from Kansas in 2015. He was found in January 2023 more than 1,300 miles away in Idaho.

2 days ago
DeSantis seeks to end spending on diversity programs in state colleges

DeSantis seeks to end spending on diversity programs in state colleges

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday rolled out a slate of higher-education proposals that included eliminating spending on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, a move the governor said would lead such programs to “wither on the vine.”

3 days ago
First look at Roboland Orlando: Interact with robots at new I-Drive attraction

First look at Roboland Orlando: Interact with robots at new I-Drive attraction

Roboland Orlando is a family-friendly robotics theme park of sorts and features a range of interactive exhibits.

3 days ago
Orlando weather: Toasty and sunny end to January in Central Florida

Orlando weather: Toasty and sunny end to January in Central Florida

We have a great weather day ahead!

3 days ago
Lakeland police believe 4 suspects involved in drive-by shooting that wounded 11

Lakeland police believe 4 suspects involved in drive-by shooting that wounded 11

The police chief of Lakeland said one more person showed up at a hospital after Monday's drive-by shooting, bringing the total number of victims to 11. 

3 days ago
Damaged traffic lights in Florida may take over a year to replace, officials say

Damaged traffic lights in Florida may take over a year to replace, officials say

You may have seen videos before of traffic lights shaking wildly from the wind during storms. The Florida Department of Transportation changed its regulations a while back to mandate sturdier masts to prevent that from happening, but they turn out to be a real hassle to replace these days.

4 days ago
Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers in estimated $613 million jackpot

Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers in estimated $613 million jackpot

Monday night's jackpot is worth an estimated $613 million after there were no winning tickets that matched all six numbers drawn in Saturday night's Powerball drawing.

4 days ago
10 injured in Lakeland shooting, investigators search for vehicle involved

10 injured in Lakeland shooting, investigators search for vehicle involved

Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters. 

4 days ago
Great white shark decapitates Mexican diver: report

Great white shark decapitates Mexican diver: report

The great white shark was 19-feet long, according to witnesses.

6 days ago
Donald Trump allowed back on Facebook, Instagram: Reaction following Meta's decision to reinstate

Donald Trump allowed back on Facebook, Instagram: Reaction following Meta's decision to reinstate

Former president Donald Trump was suspended from Facebook and Instagram for two years after the company that owns those sites, Meta, found he used those platforms to incite violence at the Capitol on January 6th.

January 25
New specialty Florida license plate: University of Georgia Dawgs

New specialty Florida license plate: University of Georgia Dawgs

The University of Georgia will soon start to appear on Florida license plates, as its supporters have reached a presale benchmark for a specialty plate.

January 25
Gabby Petito's parents granted request to add Laundrie family lawyer to case against Brian's parents

Gabby Petito's parents granted request to add Laundrie family lawyer to case against Brian's parents

A Sarasota judge has agreed to add Brian Laundrie’s former family lawyer as a co-defendant in a lawsuit against Brian’s parents for damages related to the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito. 

January 24
Oscars 2023: List of best picture nominees and what our critics thought

Oscars 2023: List of best picture nominees and what our critics thought

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” led the Oscar nominations, picking up 11 nods. “The Banshees of Inisherin” and the German-language “All Quiet on the Western Front” each had nine.

January 24
Florida woman accused of killing dying husband may be granted bond, attorney says

Florida woman accused of killing dying husband may be granted bond, attorney says

Ellen Gilland faces a charge of premeditated first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of her terminally ill husband. She was denied bond over the weekend but one attorney says there may be an argument for her release.

January 24
DeSantis calls for teacher pay hikes, partisan school elections while attacking unions

DeSantis calls for teacher pay hikes, partisan school elections while attacking unions

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday called for another round of teacher pay hikes, while taking aim at teachers unions and calling for partisan elections and stricter term limits for school-board members.

January 23
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Florida man accused of raping 80-year-old woman with cancer arrested: police

Missing Florida man's car found in North Carolina with alleged homicide suspect

Missing Florida man's car found in North Carolina with alleged homicide suspect

Man rams several Florida deputy cars during high-speed chase before crashing into school bus: Deputies

Man rams several Florida deputy cars during high-speed chase before crashing into school bus: Deputies

Recreational marijuana now one step closer to reality in Florida, local pot growers not happy

Recreational marijuana now one step closer to reality in Florida, local pot growers not happy

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Chinese balloon: Montana man describes 'surreal' experience capturing spectacle on camera

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Union representing Disney World employees urging workers to reject company's latest wage offer

Union representing Disney World employees urging workers to reject company's latest wage offer

Melbourne man arrested for threatening to shoot up, bomb Orlando convention: Deputies

Melbourne man arrested for threatening to shoot up, bomb Orlando convention: Deputies

Great white shark decapitates Mexican diver: report

Great white shark decapitates Mexican diver: report

Risk of developing heart failure found to be much higher in rural areas

Risk of developing heart failure found to be much higher in rural areas

Tyre Nichols beating death: Central Florida activists focus on 'use of force policies'

Tyre Nichols beating death: Central Florida activists focus on 'use of force policies'

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