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."
Former Air Force major takes plea deal after email "looking for other pervs" to trade child porn
David Riley was known as a respected major at MacDill Air Force base but now he may be known for alleged deviant behavior involving child pornography.
David Riley was known as a respected major at MacDill Air Force base but now he may be known for alleged deviant behavior involving child pornography.
Inmate cleared by DNA evidence released from Brooksville prison, feels grass for first time in 35 years
After 35 years of incarceration, 29 of which were spent on death row, Pau Hildwin was released from the Hernando County Detention Center in Brooksville, Florida, on March 9.
After 35 years of incarceration, 29 of which were spent on death row, Pau Hildwin was released from the Hernando County Detention Center in Brooksville, Florida, on March 9.
Three missing Seffner children have been found, officials say
A statewide alert was issued for three children from Seffner who went missing Monday morning, but deputies say they have since been found.
A statewide alert was issued for three children from Seffner who went missing Monday morning, but deputies say they have since been found.
SeaWorld visitor steals wallets from Make-A-Wish guests
A SeaWorld guest stole wallets from the stroller of two Make-A-Wish Foundation visitors and used their cards to buy Apple watches, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
A SeaWorld guest stole wallets from the stroller of two Make-A-Wish Foundation visitors and used their cards to buy Apple watches, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
Cops say man killed sleeping couple, buried bodies in swamp
Nichols said her stepfather called her and her boyfriend to clean up the crime scene and help bury the bodies.
Nichols said her stepfather called her and her boyfriend to clean up the crime scene and help bury the bodies.
Presidential forum between Biden, Sanders in Orlando canceled due to coronavirus concerns, AFL-CIO confirms
The event, which would have featured Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, was scheduled for just five days before the state's presidential primary.
The event, which would have featured Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, was scheduled for just five days before the state's presidential primary.
Florida woman charged with switching voters' political party affiliations
A central Florida woman is accused of submitting false voter registration information that switched the party affiliations of voters without their knowledge, sheriff's investigators said.
A central Florida woman is accused of submitting false voter registration information that switched the party affiliations of voters without their knowledge, sheriff's investigators said.
Meet Perseverance: Mars rover gets name ahead of planned July launch
NASA's next Mars rover finally has a name. Perseverance, a six-wheeled robotic explorer, will blast off this summer to collect Martian samples for eventual return to Earth.
NASA's next Mars rover finally has a name. Perseverance, a six-wheeled robotic explorer, will blast off this summer to collect Martian samples for eventual return to Earth.
Giant pink flamingo to greet travelers at Tampa International Airport
Travelers coming and going through Tampa International Airport will soon be greeted by a 21-foot pink flamingo.
Travelers coming and going through Tampa International Airport will soon be greeted by a 21-foot pink flamingo.
Report: Ultra Music Festival in Miami postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus
The Ultra Music Festival slated to happen later this month in Miami has been canceled, according to media reports, as city leaders previously expressed concerns over the three-day mass gathering amid fears that the new coronavirus could spread.
The Ultra Music Festival slated to happen later this month in Miami has been canceled, according to media reports, as city leaders previously expressed concerns over the three-day mass gathering amid fears that the new coronavirus could spread.
Florida bill targets 'phony baloney' use of emotional support animals
Under the proposed bill, people who falsely or fraudulently claim the need for an emotional support animal could face up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.
Under the proposed bill, people who falsely or fraudulently claim the need for an emotional support animal could face up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.
2 arrested after 118 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions in north Florida
Over 100 dogs have been rescued from deplorable conditions in north Florida, authorities said.
Over 100 dogs have been rescued from deplorable conditions in north Florida, authorities said.
Tampa coronavirus patient says CDC did not take her health concerns seriously
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.