Starbucks offering free reusable cups. Here’s how to get one
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
Former Polk firefighter suing county for denying $25,000 cancer benefit after her diagnosis
A former Polk County firefighter paramedic is going up against her former employer after being diagnosed with lung cancer while on the job, but being denied the $25,000 payment promised by the state.
A former Polk County firefighter paramedic is going up against her former employer after being diagnosed with lung cancer while on the job, but being denied the $25,000 payment promised by the state.
Walt Disney World lifts remaining mask requirement; masks now optional
The Walt Disney World Resort has lifted the last of its mask requirements for all guests visiting its resorts, theme parks, and dining districts.
The Walt Disney World Resort has lifted the last of its mask requirements for all guests visiting its resorts, theme parks, and dining districts.
Mask mandates: Here's where face coverings are still enforced in public settings
A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate in public transportation across the U.S. has created a patchwork of rules that vary by location.
A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate in public transportation across the U.S. has created a patchwork of rules that vary by location.
Florida dog named 'TobyKeith' breaks record as oldest in the world
The pooch surpassed the lifespan of a Chihuahua which is normally between 12 and 18-years-old.
The pooch surpassed the lifespan of a Chihuahua which is normally between 12 and 18-years-old.
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Operator made 'manual adjustments' to Tyre Sampson's seat, report says
The investigation into a teen's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park concluded that one of the ride's harness sensors had been manually adjusted, falsely providing a safety OK.
The investigation into a teen's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park concluded that one of the ride's harness sensors had been manually adjusted, falsely providing a safety OK.
Alligator hunting hours in Florida could be expanded
Final approval of around-the-clock alligator hunting is set to go before the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission when it meets next month in Gainesville.
Final approval of around-the-clock alligator hunting is set to go before the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission when it meets next month in Gainesville.
Democratic lawmakers blast Florida redistricting plan
Black Democratic lawmakers on Monday described new congressional lines proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis as “aggressively partisan” and a “racist tactic,” as the plan could boost Republican representation at the expense of minority candidates in North and Central Florida.
Black Democratic lawmakers on Monday described new congressional lines proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis as “aggressively partisan” and a “racist tactic,” as the plan could boost Republican representation at the expense of minority candidates in North and Central Florida.
Daytona Beach hosts national cheer competition
Cheer squads from all over the country are in Daytona Beach for the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate National Championship.
Cheer squads from all over the country are in Daytona Beach for the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate National Championship.
Hero detective speaks about fiery rescue on I-95
When an off-duty Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective came across a fiery crash on Interstate, he jumped into action.
When an off-duty Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective came across a fiery crash on Interstate, he jumped into action.
Florida man facing battery charge after throwing beer bottle, threatening Muslim man, deputies say
A 72-year-old man was arrested and booked into jail after he allegedly threw a beer bottle at a Muslim man and made comments about his religion, and authorities are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
A 72-year-old man was arrested and booked into jail after he allegedly threw a beer bottle at a Muslim man and made comments about his religion, and authorities are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
Meet Caramel the dog, the floating toy that was spotted aboard Axiom Space's Ax-1 flight
Turns out, it was a dog, not a bunny aboard Ax-1's space flight to the International Space Station.
Turns out, it was a dog, not a bunny aboard Ax-1's space flight to the International Space Station.
COVID-19 hospitalizations up slightly in Florida
The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 has inched up after falling below 1,000, according to data posted online Thursday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 has inched up after falling below 1,000, according to data posted online Thursday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Polk County firefighter accused of extorting 14-year-old for nude videos for two years
Detectives say a Polk firefighter threatened a young girl on Snapchat, extorting her into sending him nude photos and videos for over two years. When she "couldn't take it anymore," she decided to look him up – and turned him in. “Instead of fighting a hot fire, you got a hot mess on your hands because you are in the county jail now.”
Detectives say a Polk firefighter threatened a young girl on Snapchat, extorting her into sending him nude photos and videos for over two years. When she "couldn't take it anymore," she decided to look him up – and turned him in. “Instead of fighting a hot fire, you got a hot mess on your hands because you are in the county jail now.”
Florida school employee accused of grabbing student by neck, slamming him to ground, deputies say
A Florida high school employee could face a child abuse charge after he allegedly lifted a student by his shirt and neck, and threw him to the ground, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office arrest report.
A Florida high school employee could face a child abuse charge after he allegedly lifted a student by his shirt and neck, and threw him to the ground, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office arrest report.
Axiom Ax-1 Mission: Weather improves for launch of all-private astronaut mission to space station
The first all-private mission launching astronauts to the International Space Station looks to be a ‘go’ from launchpad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on Friday.
The first all-private mission launching astronauts to the International Space Station looks to be a ‘go’ from launchpad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on Friday.
AARP Florida concerned new law will negatively impact nursing home care
In a state with one of the largest 65-plus populations in the U.S., AARP Florida is sounding the alarm about a bill recently signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
In a state with one of the largest 65-plus populations in the U.S., AARP Florida is sounding the alarm about a bill recently signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
People gather from all over North America to watch Axiom launch
People camping out at Jetty Park have come from all over the country, some coming all the way from Canada to see Friday's space launch.
People camping out at Jetty Park have come from all over the country, some coming all the way from Canada to see Friday's space launch.
Manatee feeding efforts could resume next winter
State and federal wildlife officials anticipate they might again have to provide lettuce to manatees gathering in Florida waters next winter. However, as manatees continue dying at a higher-than-normal pace, officials hope to stop the unique trial feeding program before it becomes a long-term solution or the sea cows become dependent on it.
State and federal wildlife officials anticipate they might again have to provide lettuce to manatees gathering in Florida waters next winter. However, as manatees continue dying at a higher-than-normal pace, officials hope to stop the unique trial feeding program before it becomes a long-term solution or the sea cows become dependent on it.
Florida businesses, residents still cleaning up month after tornado spun through Ocala
A month after a tornado spun 26 miles in Ocala, businesses and residents are still cleaning up the debris and repairing the damage.
A month after a tornado spun 26 miles in Ocala, businesses and residents are still cleaning up the debris and repairing the damage.