Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando reveals $158 million hotel expansion

The Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando just revealed the $158 million expansion project, which began in 2019 and opened in summer 2021.

State of Florida seeks to skirt mediation in challenge to protest law

Lawyers for the state are seeking to sidestep mediation ordered by a federal judge, in a legal challenge to a controversial law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis aimed at cracking down on violent protests.

Judge blocks part of Florida's property insurance law

Customers of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. are getting a bigger rate hike than was initially proposed, due to a change in a state law that was partially blocked by a federal judge this week.

DeSantis asks Biden to help Cubans get internet access

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter Wednesday to President Biden, asking for federal assistance in getting internet access to people living in Cuba. 

Deltona woman who claims inappropriate touching by deputy threatens to sue

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office received a notice of intent to sue Monday from a Deltona woman who accused a deputy of unwanted touching.

Electric vehicles involved in crashes known to reignite, firefighters say

An estimated 10% of all vehicles will be electric by 2025. With that increase, it poses new challenges for firefighters in case they encounter a fiery vehicle crash.

Florida Legislature may examine changes to building codes, says House leader

As the investigation continues into the deadly condominium collapse in Surfside, a top Republican Florida House leader said Monday that lawmakers don’t need to make immediate changes to state building codes.

Memphis basketball team wins Orlando AAU tournament after coach's son, 4, drowns

A team of 9 and 10-year-old boys from Memphis learned some of life’s toughest and most unexpected lessons while in Central Florida to play in an AAU basketball tournament. 

Sports betting platforms drop $20 million into ballot initiative

Two major online platforms have dropped $20 million into an effort to legalize sports betting in Florida and direct the state’s proceeds from the popular activity to education.

With months left in 2021, FWC says manatee deaths surpass annual record

More manatees have died so far this year than any other year on record, according to a new report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife.

Tampa Bay Lightning championship boat parade sails through Tampa

The Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup championship parade wrapped up after sailing through downtown Tampa. Tens of thousands of Bolts fans hit the Tampa Riverwalk to celebrate the home team’s back-to-back Stanley Cup wins, though Mother Nature ultimately crashed the party.

Crowds across Florida rally to support protests in Cuba, videos show

Cubans marched on Havana’s Malecon promenade and elsewhere on the island Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis.

Teen suspect arrested in theft of Orlando Magic player's Lamborghini

An arrest has been made in the theft of a Lamborghini from the Fields Motorcars Orlando dealership. A 16-year-old suspect is accused of breaking into the dealership and taking the prized possession of Orlando Magic Guard-Forward Terrence Ross.