Big Cat Rescue featured on 'Tiger King' to close, merge with Arkansas wildlife refuge
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.
Disney signed surprise agreement that limits new board's power, officials say
The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.
The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.
Florida principal allegedly wrote $100K check to 'Elon Musk' in apparent scam
A principal at a charter school in Oak Hill stepped down after she allegedly wrote a $100,000 check with school funds to a person she believed to be Elon Musk.
A principal at a charter school in Oak Hill stepped down after she allegedly wrote a $100,000 check with school funds to a person she believed to be Elon Musk.
Elderly man with Alzheimer's found during search for robbery suspect in Tampa
A missing 75-year-old who suffers from Alzheimer's was rescued by deputies who were searching the woods along Interstate 275 in Tampa for a robbery suspect.
A missing 75-year-old who suffers from Alzheimer's was rescued by deputies who were searching the woods along Interstate 275 in Tampa for a robbery suspect.
Tampa police trap a nearly 10-foot alligator on Howard Avenue
An alligator trapper is warning people to be careful after a 9’4" alligator was caught roaming around Howard Avenue early Wednesday morning.
An alligator trapper is warning people to be careful after a 9’4" alligator was caught roaming around Howard Avenue early Wednesday morning.
Volusia County Sheriff meets man accused of making threat against him: 'Welcome to Florida'
A New Jersey man accused of making an online death threat toward Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood was flown to Florida on Monday to face charges, and Sheriff Chitwood was at Orlando Sanford International Airport to meet him.
A New Jersey man accused of making an online death threat toward Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood was flown to Florida on Monday to face charges, and Sheriff Chitwood was at Orlando Sanford International Airport to meet him.
Is the David porn? Come see, Italians tell Florida parents
The move came after an image of Michelangelo's masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade class, prompting the school's board to pressure its principal to resign.
The move came after an image of Michelangelo's masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade class, prompting the school's board to pressure its principal to resign.
New invasive mosquito species spreading in Florida
A mosquito known only by its scientific name, Culex lactator, has already made a permanent home in at least three counties in the Sunshine State.
A mosquito known only by its scientific name, Culex lactator, has already made a permanent home in at least three counties in the Sunshine State.
Halle Bailey surprises Atlanta teen filmmaker with The Little Mermaid world premiere tickets
“Repeat after me: We'll be on the red carpet together in Hollywood attending the world premiere of Disney's live action ‘The Little Mermaid’," she had the star-struck teens repeat. “It's true, you're coming as my guests!”
“Repeat after me: We'll be on the red carpet together in Hollywood attending the world premiere of Disney's live action ‘The Little Mermaid’," she had the star-struck teens repeat. “It's true, you're coming as my guests!”
Florida principal resigns after complaints on 'David' statue nudity
A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David" sculpture.
A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David" sculpture.
Florida sheriff looking for boater who used yard as bathroom
A video released by Florida authorities shows a woman walking into a yard and using the bathroom in hedges.
A video released by Florida authorities shows a woman walking into a yard and using the bathroom in hedges.
'He did not deserve to die': Family of Tyre Sampson honors teen 1 year after death on Orlando FreeFall ride
A commemoration ceremony will be held Friday for 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, one year after he fell to his death on the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park.
A commemoration ceremony will be held Friday for 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, one year after he fell to his death on the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park.
Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
Watch: Mons Venus security guard fights off man in devil mask trying to get into club with gun
An armed suspect wearing a devil mask was stopped by security guards, from barging into Tampa's Mons Venus strip club early Sunday morning. Tampa police said their quick-thinking and relentless pursuit of the armed man may have saved many lives.
An armed suspect wearing a devil mask was stopped by security guards, from barging into Tampa's Mons Venus strip club early Sunday morning. Tampa police said their quick-thinking and relentless pursuit of the armed man may have saved many lives.
Dartmouth football coach suffers ‘serious injuries’ after being struck by pickup truck while bicycling
Teevens, who is in his second stint as head coach of Dartmouth’s football team, was injured during a "bicycle accident" in St. Augustine on Thursday.
Teevens, who is in his second stint as head coach of Dartmouth’s football team, was injured during a "bicycle accident" in St. Augustine on Thursday.
South Georgia student shot to death in Miami during spring break
Jordan Idahosa went to Miami to celebrate his spring break with friends. The south Georgia college student was one of two people shot and killed in one night in South Beach.
Jordan Idahosa went to Miami to celebrate his spring break with friends. The south Georgia college student was one of two people shot and killed in one night in South Beach.
Miami Beach issues state of emergency, curfew to manage spring break crowds after 2 deadly shootings
Those who live in the city said spring break violence and chaos has become more common since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Those who live in the city said spring break violence and chaos has become more common since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Miami Beach sets curfew to manage spring break crowds after 2 deadly shootings
Miami Beach officials imposed a curfew following two deadly shootings. The curfew mainly affects South Beach, a popular party location for spring breakers.
Miami Beach officials imposed a curfew following two deadly shootings. The curfew mainly affects South Beach, a popular party location for spring breakers.
XXXTentacion murder suspects found guilty by Florida jury
Three men were found guilty Monday of the 2018 killing of star rapper XXXTentacion, who was shot outside a South Florida motorcycle shop while being robbed of $50,000.
Three men were found guilty Monday of the 2018 killing of star rapper XXXTentacion, who was shot outside a South Florida motorcycle shop while being robbed of $50,000.
'I had to do this': Settlement reached between Tyre Sampson's mother and ICON park, attorney says
Nekia Dodd, the mother of Tyre Sampson, visited ICON Park for the first time since her son's deadly fall from the Orlando FreeFall ride. Officials also announced that a settlement had been reached between the ride, park operators, and her.
Nekia Dodd, the mother of Tyre Sampson, visited ICON Park for the first time since her son's deadly fall from the Orlando FreeFall ride. Officials also announced that a settlement had been reached between the ride, park operators, and her.