Planned Florida electric bus center poses new challenges, including potential EV fires
A Florida county is preparing to open a new transit center housing dozens of electric buses, while the fire department is preparing for potential fires.
Florida home sells for whopping $14.3M, becomes highest-priced residential property in area
A home in Florida broke the record for the highest-priced residential property ever recorded in the Pinecrest neighborhood. The nearly 11,000-square-foot home sold for millions.
Forget Palm Beach, this Florida city boasts $47M mansion for sale
A large mansion has been put up for sale in South Florida at a whopping $47.9 million in Fort Lauderdale. The city has been drawing wealthy homebuyers.
FAA probing low-flying Southwest Airlines Boeing flight over Florida
Federal investigators have announced that they are looking into a Southwest Airlines flight following safety concerns after it flew too low before landing.
Trump donor who gave $1M to family of firefighter killed at rally is Florida attorney
The donor former President Trump recognized during his Republican National Convention speech for giving $1 million to the family of Corey Comperatore is Florida attorney Dan Newlin.
Florida man waits 5 hours in Walgreens restroom before going on after-hours junk food raid: police
A Florida man has been arrested after he went on a late-night junk food and cigarette splurge inside a closed Walgreens after purposely locking himself into a restroom, police say.
Man goes on junk food binge in closed Walgreens after 5 hours locked in restroom
A Florida man went on a late night junk food binge inside a closed Walgreens after purposely locking himself into a restroom, police say. Credit: New Smyrna Beach Police Department.
Disney World attraction returns following character's name change over fears it may have been offensive
Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Frontierland has a newly reopened attraction Wednesday, but one of its animatronic characters has been renamed to change an offensive name.
Florida tavern removes sign poking fun at Trump days after failed assassination: 'Struck a nerve'
A Florida tavern took down a sign poking fun at the assassination attempt on former President Trump, which angered some in the community.
These are the top 5 states for business in 2024
The rankings are in for the best states for doing business in 2024, and the winner took the top spot for a record sixth time thanks to its high marks for education.
Woman bites United Airlines flight attendant, forcing emergency landing in Orlando: report
A United Airlines flight from Miami to Newark was diverted to Orlando over a passenger who "became aggressive and disruptive," the airline says.
Disneyland new limits on disability access has parkgoers upset, calling for change
Following new changes to Disney's disability access service for parkgoers in California and Florida, guests are demanding action following denials.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens at Disney World, replacing Splash Mountain, as park bows to social pressure
Walt Disney World's Tiana's Bayou Adventure alteration came after critics complained the ride's previous theme used racist tropes about the post-Civil War South.
Disney updating features of line-skipping passes
Disney is changing the names of its line-skipping passes and how they work at its Florida theme parks in late July, the entertainment giant announced Tuesday.
6 arrested in Florida after allegedly stealing nearly $250K from seniors during 'grandparent scams'
Six people were arrested in Florida for allegedly stealing nearly $250,000 from senior citizens in the Sunshine State through "grandparent scams."
Disney faces lawsuit over canceled employee relocation plan
Disney is facing a lawsuit filed by employees who relocated from California to Florida for a project the company later canceled, leaving them with the choice of moving back west.
Former US Customs officer at Florida airport admits to stealing nearly $19,000 from passengers
William Timothy, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer, has pleaded guilty to stealing cash from arriving passengers at a Florida airport.
Florida woman sues SeaWorld after another person 'violently' collided with her on a water slide: lawsuit
A Florida woman is suing SeaWorld for negligence after claiming she was injured when another person crashed into her on a water slide at Aquatica last summer.
Trump encourages voters to write ‘no tax on tips’ on restaurant receipts
Former President Trump encouraged his voters on Friday to write on restaurant receipts to spread the word of his proposal to eliminate taxes on tips.
Fort Lauderdale tapped by Monopoly for new city edition of board game, more cities to follow
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has become the latest city chosen for Monopoly's city edition. The game's maker is soliciting input from the community and searching for the next location.