DeSantis on CEO criticism over Disney fight: ‘Was the right thing to do’
Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he's "happy to stand in the way" and "push back" against Disney's culture and education war.
Florida Amazon delivery driver in ‘serious condition' after ‘highly venomous' rattlesnake bite
An Amazon delivery driver is still reportedly in serious condition at a hospital after being bitten by a rattlesnake on the job in Florida.
Disney's Magic Kingdom partially closed after black bear spotted on the loose, later captured
Nearly half of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Florida was reportedly closed after cast members reportedly found a live bear in Frontierland.
Surveillance footage catches TSA agents stealing from passengers at Miami International
TSA agents were caught on camera scoping out bags being scanned in Miami International Airport and removing money from passenger's personal items.
Florida lawmakers aims to require electric vehicle owners to pay $200 in annual registration fees
A Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require electric vehicle owners in the state to pay extra fees when renewing their vehicle registration.
On Grandparents Day and every day, entrepreneur offers handy products for seniors: 'Honor them'
An entrepreneur in Lakeland, Florida, has created a line of products for seniors that she says help deliver "dignity" and "independence" to older Americans and elders all over the world.
Disney asks court to narrow federal lawsuit against DeSantis
Disney on Friday asked a federal court to narrow the scope of its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but the judge rejected the motion on procedural grounds.
Hurricane Idalia insurance claims estimated to cost Florida insurers $9.36B after historic landfall
Insurance claims for Tropical Storm Idalia, which made historic landfall as a Category 3 hurricane over Florida's Gulf Coast, are set to cost insurers in the state nearly $10 billion.
Hurricane Idalia: Florida gas contamination remains issue for drivers as storm pounds state
Hurricane Idalia slammed Florida as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday. A gasoline contamination issue impacted several filling stations in cities across the state.
Florida Gov Ron DeSantis sees lights flicker during Hurricane Idalia press conference on mass power outages
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis experienced a brief power outage during his Hurricane Idalia press conference regarding power outages Wednesday.
Uber offers free rides to evacuation shelters during Hurricane Idalia
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took to X, formerly known as Twitter, as ride-share company Uber is offering Florida residents a free way to get to safety ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
Florida officials provide updated list of gas stations supplied with possibly tainted gas by CITGO
Florida officials warned consumers of contaminated gasoline from the Port of Tampa and supplied by CITGO, after human error caused the fuel to become contaminated with diesel.
Florida men charged with scamming $1M out of Uber Eats
Florida investigators have charged a pair of Broward County men with an Uber Eats fraud scheme that cost the company more than $1 million — in $700 increments.
Miami real estate broker sentenced to prison for using COVID-19 relief funds on Bentley, luxury apartment
A Miami real estate broker is heading to prison after she plead guilty to charges related to misusing COVID-19 relief funding on luxury items.
Ethics lawyer says DeSantis' Disney chief has major potential conflict of interest
Florida's top ethics lawyer found that Glen Gilzean, the chair of the Florida Commission on Ethics, has a potential conflict of interest by holding that position as a state employee.
Disney files countersuit against DeSantis-appointed board as governor says he wants to 'move on'
Disney filed a new suit in a Florida court last week against the Gov. Ron DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner sell Miami home for $15 million
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have sold their six-bedroom, nine-bath home on a small lake in Miami for $15 million. The celebrity couple purchased the home in 2021.
DeSantis calls on Disney to drop lawsuit against him, warns company it is 'going to lose'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has re-upped his call for Disney to drop its lawsuit against him and other Florida officials, warning the entertainment giant it is "going to lose."
The four US cities facing the biggest housing shortages
The U.S. housing shortage is worse in several cities that have experienced a booming labor market, strong population growth and low housing inventory.
US renters remain burdened, but some metro areas saw relief in first half of year
American renter households remained "rent burdened" in the first half of 2023, facing a 30.2% rent-to-income ratio for those seeking an average-priced apartment.