Florida high school valedictorian accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
Mom and daughter dress up for grocery visit to lighten mood during coronavirus pandemic
A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.
A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.
Jacksonville Zoo introduces 4 baby Asian small-claw otters
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is welcoming four baby otters.
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is welcoming four baby otters.
The Florida Aquarium reproduces another coral species, and it's all captured on video
According to Florida Aquarium’s CEO Roger Germann, the coral reef is battling its own pandemic.
According to Florida Aquarium’s CEO Roger Germann, the coral reef is battling its own pandemic.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
Fort Myers police show love to hospital workers
Police down in Fort Myers, Florida showed their appreciation for healthcare workers this week -- by using their patrol cruisers.
Police down in Fort Myers, Florida showed their appreciation for healthcare workers this week -- by using their patrol cruisers.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago furloughs 153 servers, cooks amid coronavirus pandemic
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
City of Tampa employee catches Tom Brady working out in closed park, mayor says
“I’m not one to gossip so you didn’t hear this from me,” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman during a live-streamed, joint update on the cities’ response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
“I’m not one to gossip so you didn’t hear this from me,” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman during a live-streamed, joint update on the cities’ response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Self-described Florida 'church' ordered to stop selling coronavirus 'cure'
Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.
Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.
#FloridaMorons trends on social media as residents flock to reopened beaches
While many users shared images of the crowds, others posted memes criticizing the governor and other Florida leaders.
While many users shared images of the crowds, others posted memes criticizing the governor and other Florida leaders.
Florida pub removes $10K stapled to walls for unemployed staff
The history of Fort Lauderdale restaurant Hott Leggz is written with magic marker on thousands of dollar bills stapled to the walls and ceiling.
The history of Fort Lauderdale restaurant Hott Leggz is written with magic marker on thousands of dollar bills stapled to the walls and ceiling.
NASA, SpaceX set May target date for first American space mission since 2011
NASA has officially announced a launch date for the first crewed test flight of the SpaceX Dragon capsule. Two astronauts will be aboard when it lifts off from Kennedy Space Center on May 27 -- the first such flight since the shuttles retired.
NASA has officially announced a launch date for the first crewed test flight of the SpaceX Dragon capsule. Two astronauts will be aboard when it lifts off from Kennedy Space Center on May 27 -- the first such flight since the shuttles retired.
‘She didn’t have a mask’: Husband believes Florida ICU nurse found dead in home had COVID-19
The husband of a Florida nurse who recently died of what he believes were complications of COVID-19 says his wife did not have the proper safety equipment while dealing with sick patients.
The husband of a Florida nurse who recently died of what he believes were complications of COVID-19 says his wife did not have the proper safety equipment while dealing with sick patients.
Video shows hundreds of Disney buses parked at Magic Kingdom as theme parks remain closed
Visitors at Walt Disney World are used to seeing Disney buses throughout the resort area -- but they're definitely not used to seeing them all in one spot.
Visitors at Walt Disney World are used to seeing Disney buses throughout the resort area -- but they're definitely not used to seeing them all in one spot.
'Most Florida thing ever:' Ring video shows stranger capturing alligator in front of Port Richey home
A Pasco County homeowner had a good laugh after receiving a notification from his home surveillance camera -- someone was in the middle of capturing a gator at his front door.
A Pasco County homeowner had a good laugh after receiving a notification from his home surveillance camera -- someone was in the middle of capturing a gator at his front door.
With a big smile on his face, Bradenton's boy birthday becomes extra special with surprise drive-by parade
A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.
A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.
Sheriff: Drug suspect committed murder 1 day after being released from jail in coronavirus purge
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.
Disney shares grilled cheese sandwich recipe from Toy Story Land
Disney is sharing the recipe for its signature grilled cheese sandwich served at Woody's Lunch Box inside Toy Story Land.
Disney is sharing the recipe for its signature grilled cheese sandwich served at Woody's Lunch Box inside Toy Story Land.
Florida judge to attorneys: Get out of bed, get dressed for Zoom hearings
A Florida judge has one request for attorneys showing up for court hearings via Zoom: Get out of bed and put on some clothes!
A Florida judge has one request for attorneys showing up for court hearings via Zoom: Get out of bed and put on some clothes!
Florida Surgeon General says social distancing, wearing face masks might be the new normal
“As long as we are going to have COVID in the environment, and this is a tough virus, we are going to have to practice these measures so we are all protected," the Surgeon General and Florida Department of Health Secretary Scott Rivkees said.
“As long as we are going to have COVID in the environment, and this is a tough virus, we are going to have to practice these measures so we are all protected," the Surgeon General and Florida Department of Health Secretary Scott Rivkees said.