Disney workers rally for a raise in march outside Florida parks

Dozens of workers at Walt Disney World Resort marched and chanted outside the Florida theme parks on Thursday, rallying for a raise.

Florida House panel backs 6-week abortion ban

After lawmakers passed a 15-week limit last year, the Florida House on Thursday started moving forward with a proposal that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

This protected species could halt repairs to Florida homes damaged by hurricanes Ian and Nicole

Some Florida homes that were damaged during the 2022 hurricane season will have to have their construction projects finished before May, or those projects will have to be put on hold.

James Webb Space Telescope captures rarely seen view of supernova start with explosion of cosmic dust

This massive star is 30 times the sun's mass and is said to have shed 10 suns' worth of material. The gas ejected from WR 124 cools and then forms cosmic dust. The image captured by JWST shows the start to the star explosion.

Massive seaweed bloom moving closer to Florida beaches: Here's when you can expect to see it

A massive bloom of seaweed is moving closer to Florida beaches. It’s 5,000 miles long, which is twice the size of the United States.  It’s already washing up on some beaches in the Caribbean and the Florida Keys.

Here are the top 20 'allergy capitals' of America in 2023

Climate change is bringing about longer and more intense allergy seasons. Here's what's ranked as the most challenging allergy city in the U.S.

Ghost? Glare? Arizona trucker shares footage of chilling sighting

A truck driver passing through Arizona says his dash cam appears to have caught what looks like a ghost – but of course, that's unconfirmed.

Partisan school board elections head to full Florida House

Florida voters would decide whether to hold partisan school-board elections under a proposed constitutional amendment that is ready to go before the full House.

Is turbulence happening more often?

Experts say climate change could be playing a part in the frequency of turbulence and could also make it more common on flights in the future.

Florida House panel backs lowering age to buy guns

With backing from Speaker Paul Renner, a House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other long guns in Florida.

'Tyre Sampson Act': Florida lawmakers discuss ride safety bill

Florida lawmakers are debating proposed legislation for ride safety a year after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from a ride at ICON Park in Orlando. The state wants to make things safer, but they also want to make investigations into these issues more private.

'Very joyous on the golf course': Lake Mary's Callie Anderson has a winning attitude

Lake Mary High School freshman Callie Anderson has been around golf since she was very young. Anderson was introduced to the game by her mom and dad who are both involved in the sport.

Orlando Weather Forecast: Rain moves out as temperatures plunge across Central Florida

Orlando and Central Florida will see things start to dry out as we move into the overnight hours. Showers and thunderstorms have shifted south as a cold front continues to push through the state, bringing with it cooler temperatures.

Florida's January job report showed unemployment at 2.6%

With service-related jobs topping employment gains, Florida’s unemployment rate dipped slightly as 2023 began.

'Tornado Dead Zone' still an issue in Ocala but improved with radar enhancements

The Jacksonville radar tower that normally covers the area was down at the time of the storm for maintenance. Today, it’s back online to help with coverage, but Marion County officials would still like to see more.

So Florida: Massive alligator crushes through metal fence at Florida golf course

It's a competition no one asked for – how would a metal fence fair against an alligator? Easy answer – it doesn't, and the alligator definitely wins! But, the video is awesome to watch.

‘The Masked Singer’ and ‘Sesame Street’ team up for special episode: ‘Perfect combination’

The shows will join forces for “Sesame Street Night" on Wednesday, featuring your favorite muppet characters including Cookie Monster, Count von Count, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch and Elmo.