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.
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.
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.
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.”
Netflix password-sharing crackdown details released
Netflix has said it plans to launch the paid-sharing system 'more broadly' later in Q1.
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.
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.”
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.
Orlando weather: Toasty and sunny end to January in Central Florida
We have a great weather day ahead!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great white shark decapitates Mexican diver: report
The great white shark was 19-feet long, according to witnesses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.