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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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!
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.
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.
Gas prices are starting to rise. Will relief come soon after?
According to AAA, the current average price for a gallon of regular gas stands at $3.50. Last week, the average price was $3.45.
According to AAA, the current average price for a gallon of regular gas stands at $3.50. Last week, the average price was $3.45.
Where in the world has it never snowed?
Believe it or not, a tropical island has seen snow more recently than an area of Antarctica.
Believe it or not, a tropical island has seen snow more recently than an area of Antarctica.
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.
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.
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.
Orlando Weather Forecast: Temperatures surge to the 80s across Central Florida
Tuesday will feature more sunshine and a southerly wind which all combine to give us a warm late-January day in Central Florida.
Tuesday will feature more sunshine and a southerly wind which all combine to give us a warm late-January day in Central Florida.
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.
Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters.
2 ex-Florida police officers accused of beating homeless man
Two former South Florida police officers turned themselves in Thursday morning to face felony charges over the beating of a homeless man who had been drinking outside a shopping center last month, officials said.
Two former South Florida police officers turned themselves in Thursday morning to face felony charges over the beating of a homeless man who had been drinking outside a shopping center last month, officials said.
Orlando Weather Forecast: Temperatures in the 80s in Central Florida this week
No issues in the forecast for today! Sunday will feature more sunshine and a south wind which all combines to give us a warm late-January day in Central Florida.
No issues in the forecast for today! Sunday will feature more sunshine and a south wind which all combines to give us a warm late-January day in Central Florida.
Great white shark decapitates Mexican diver: report
The great white shark was 19-feet long, according to witnesses.
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.
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.