Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled moon, dies at 88
The astronaut flew to the moon in 1971 and appeared on episodes of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
The astronaut flew to the moon in 1971 and appeared on episodes of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
Coronavirus cases in Florida jump by nearly 100 overnight; now at 314
The known cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Florida jumped by nearly 100 overnight, reaching 314. Forty-two of the cases are in the Tampa Bay area, but the largest concentration remains in South Florida.
The known cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Florida jumped by nearly 100 overnight, reaching 314. Forty-two of the cases are in the Tampa Bay area, but the largest concentration remains in South Florida.
Despite warnings, mass closures, Pinellas County beaches remain open
While beaches in other parts of Florida shut down to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus, Pinellas County has decided to keep its beaches open and urge social distancing.
While beaches in other parts of Florida shut down to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus, Pinellas County has decided to keep its beaches open and urge social distancing.
Florida closing bars, nightclubs for 30 days; issues sweeping changes for restaurants, beaches
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced tighter guidelines for the state, including closing all bars and nightclubs for 30 days. The closure begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The decision comes after nearly 200 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced tighter guidelines for the state, including closing all bars and nightclubs for 30 days. The closure begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The decision comes after nearly 200 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Beachgoers draw circles in the sand, use pool noodles to create social distance
The beach forecast is perfect, but lifeguards are being reminded to wash their hands -- a reminder the forecast for COVID-19 is concerning.
The beach forecast is perfect, but lifeguards are being reminded to wash their hands -- a reminder the forecast for COVID-19 is concerning.
Florida universities to extend online classes through rest of spring semester
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says all state universities will continue online classes only through the remainder of the spring semester.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says all state universities will continue online classes only through the remainder of the spring semester.
Dollar General dedicating first hour of store openings to at-risk seniors amid coronavirus outbreak
Dollar General announced on Monday that it plans to dedicate the first hour of shopping to seniors amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Dollar General announced on Monday that it plans to dedicate the first hour of shopping to seniors amid the coronavirus outbreak.
WrestleMania 36 to be held in Orlando with no live audience: WWE
The WWE says WrestleMania will be held in Orlando and there will be no audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The WWE says WrestleMania will be held in Orlando and there will be no audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walt Disney World hotels and stores, including in Disney Springs, will temporarily close due to coronavirus
Just after midnight Monday, Disney announced “in an abundance of caution” it will close all of its hotels in Orlando and Vero Beach, as well as their owned-and-operated stores at Disney Springs, in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Just after midnight Monday, Disney announced “in an abundance of caution” it will close all of its hotels in Orlando and Vero Beach, as well as their owned-and-operated stores at Disney Springs, in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Security officer at Orlando International Airport tests positive for COVID-19, TSA says
A worker for the Transporation Security Administration (TSA) at Orlando International Airport has tested positive for COVID-19, according to officials.
A worker for the Transporation Security Administration (TSA) at Orlando International Airport has tested positive for COVID-19, according to officials.
Delayed again: SpaceX Falcon 9 launch scrubbed upon liftoff due to engine power issue
The Falcon 9 rocket will take 60 Starlink satellites into space on Sunday.
The Falcon 9 rocket will take 60 Starlink satellites into space on Sunday.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to close starting Monday due to threat of coronavirus
The Kennedy Space Center will continue to monitor the situation and when it is deemed safe to return, the entire facility will be cleaned and sanitized prior to re-opening.
The Kennedy Space Center will continue to monitor the situation and when it is deemed safe to return, the entire facility will be cleaned and sanitized prior to re-opening.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.
Legoland closing for two weeks to prevent spread of coronavirus
Legoland announced Friday it will temporarily close its theme park and water park to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Legoland announced Friday it will temporarily close its theme park and water park to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and SeaWorld closing to prevent spread of COVID-19
SeaWorld Parks announced Friday it will follow the cancellation steps of other theme parks and shut down Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and SeaWorld to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
SeaWorld Parks announced Friday it will follow the cancellation steps of other theme parks and shut down Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and SeaWorld to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
'Edward Scissorhands' carved his way into hearts of Americans from a set in Lutz, 30 years ago
It's been 30 years since parts of the Bay Area transformed into a Hollywood movie set for the filming of what's now an iconic piece of cinematic history: 'Edward Scissorhands.'
It's been 30 years since parts of the Bay Area transformed into a Hollywood movie set for the filming of what's now an iconic piece of cinematic history: 'Edward Scissorhands.'
Universal Orlando Resort to suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month
Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday announced it would be suspending operations at its parks at the close of business on Sunday, March 15. Universal Orlando’s hotels and Universal CityWalk will remain open.
Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday announced it would be suspending operations at its parks at the close of business on Sunday, March 15. Universal Orlando’s hotels and Universal CityWalk will remain open.
Florida woman encounters massive hissing alligator in the Everglades
A woman in the Everglades had an up-close (and perhaps too-close) encounter with a massive, hissing alligator -- and she has the video to prove it.
A woman in the Everglades had an up-close (and perhaps too-close) encounter with a massive, hissing alligator -- and she has the video to prove it.
Chick-fil-A is going to start selling bottles of its signature sauce – only in Florida
Soon, Chick-fil-A will be selling its special sauce by the bottle. They are testing out the product in Florida stores, starting between April and May.
Soon, Chick-fil-A will be selling its special sauce by the bottle. They are testing out the product in Florida stores, starting between April and May.
Biden cancels Tampa campaign stop due to 'coronavirus public health emergency'
Former Vice President Joe Biden was scheduled to make a campaign stop in Tampa Thursday, March 12, but canceled the appearance due to "the coronavirus public health emergency."
Former Vice President Joe Biden was scheduled to make a campaign stop in Tampa Thursday, March 12, but canceled the appearance due to "the coronavirus public health emergency."