Is travel insurance worth the cost? Here are pros and cons to consider
For years, a lot of us looked at travel insurance as a waste of money, something we didn’t really need. But now, travel planning experts say things have changed.
Monkeypox: What you should know as U.S. declares public health emergency
As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.
Universal Orlando adds weekend curfew for kids at CityWalk following July fight amongst teens
Universal Orlando Resort has implemented a weekend curfew at CityWalk for kids and teenagers.
FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar: Everything you need to know
The World Cup in Qatar takes place from Nov. 21-Dec. 18. It's one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it.
Video: Drone captures shark stealthily swimming near people in Florida
As people were hanging out and playing in the water at a beach in Florida last week, a shark was captured in drone footage swimming not far from them, who may have been completely unaware.
Woman found shot dead in Leesburg laundry room, police say
Leesburg Police are looking for a murder suspect after finding a 37-year-old woman dead in her home. It happened early Monday morning at a home on Penn Street.
John Travolta honors Olivia Newton-John: 'My dearest Olivia'
John Travolta, Richard Marx, and other celebrities paid tribute to "Grease" star Olivia Newton-John after her death was announced Monday.
You must make this salary to afford to buy a Florida home, study shows
Depending on where you live in the United States, if you make less than $76,000 a year and with the median price for a home nationwide being close to $370,000, odds are you won't be able to afford to buy that American dream home. That's according to data Visual Capitalist uncovered during quarter 1 of 2022, where it analyzed the salary needed to buy a home in 50 U.S. metro cities.
Gabby Petito family to file $50M lawsuit against Utah police: 'Officers failed in their duty to protect'
Nearly one year after Utah police officers responded to a domestic violence report between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie, her family will file a wrongful death lawsuit, seeking $50 million in damages. "If officers had been properly trained and followed the law, Gabby would still be alive today."
Three people, including elderly couple, dead after lightning strike near White House
DC Police have confirmed three people have died after four people were struck by lightning Thursday evening near the White House.
Soft sand at Daytona Beach means more vehicles getting stuck
People in Daytona Beach say the sand is softer than ever, and they're seeing more drivers getting stuck and needing help.
Daytona airport gets new CT machine for 3D luggage scanning
Travelers at the Daytona International Airport will notice new technology scanning their bags - a CT machine giving TSA agents a 3D view.
40-year sentence for Orlando man on sex crimes charges sends message, deputy says
An Orlando man has been sentenced to 40 years behind bars for child sex crimes. Tyler Thompson was arrested in February of 2021 when deputies found the then 22-year-old with a 13-year-old in a motel room.
Florida Python Challenge: Hunters descend on Everglades to catch and kill invasive snakes
The Florida Python Challenge kicked off Friday and will run through August 14.
Nurses sue Florida hospital alleging they were not warned of active shooter drill, and thought it was real
Two nurses at AdventHealth's TimberRidge emergency room in Ocala, Florida, have filed a lawsuit against the hospital alleging they were left traumatized after the hospital conducted a simulated active shooter exercise, but did not tell those attending the training it was part of a drill.
Transgender youth hormone treatments targeted by Florida Board of Medicine
Amid an outcry from the LGBTQ community and harsh criticism from a host of physicians and healthcare professionals, the Florida Board of Medicine on Friday advanced a plan that would ban doctors from providing treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender people under age 18.
This is how much you need to make per hour to afford housing in your state, study finds
A new study reveals that rent costs are rising while hourly wages for workers are not keeping pace, making it tough for many to find adequate housing.
‘Congratulations on being woke’: Cracker Barrel customers irate over adding plant-based sausage to menu
Hundreds of Cracker Barrel customers are accusing the restaurant chain of going “woke” after the company announced it would be adding plant-based breakfast sausage to its menu.
Disney guests stuck on 'It's a small world' for over an hour: 'Torture'
Guests shared on social media that Disney World's "It’s a small world" ride broke down, leaving guests stranded for over an hour.
Gabby Petito's legacy: $100K for domestic violence hotline
Through a $100,000 donation from the Gabby Petito Foundation, Gabby's mother is now partnering with the National Domestic Violence Hotline to help others survive turbulent and violent relationships.