Viral post about bug in food leads to discovery of nearly 20 dead roaches at popular Florida chicken joint
A Florida woman's viral social media post showing a roach cooked into a chicken tender led to the discovery of nearly 20 dead cockroaches at the restaurant during a related inspection.
Florida AG eyes making Google, Apple flag 'foreign-owned apps' for consumers before downloading
Republican Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is sending letters to the CEOs of Apple and Google, calling for customers to be notified if an app is foreign-owned or developed.
Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate
Disney employees are protesting the scheduled return to in-person work in March, filing a petition claiming it will "have unintended consequences that cause long-term harm to the company."
Florida real estate market staying hot despite agent exodus: ‘It’s not an accident’
Miami real estate leaders and National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard explain why the number of agents heading for the door won't impact Florida's market.
Orlando named world's most expensive destination for family vacation: report
Orlando, Florida, is the world's most expensive destination for a family of four seeking a seven-day vacation, according to research done by an Australian travel insurance comparison site.
Florida bill revoking Disney's self-governing status heads to DeSantis' desk
The Florida legislature has passed a bill that would complete the state's takeover of Walt Disney World's special self-governing district, punishing the company for its public stand against parental rights legislation.
White House knocks DeSantis as Biden visits Florida: 'I would not get into a fight with Mickey Mouse'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre teased Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday, questioning his administration's ongoing feud with the Walt Disney Company.
Florida senator slams Biden as Social Security, Medicare 'hypocrite' ahead of visit
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., calls for President Biden to resign, alleging the president cheated on his taxes and is a "hypocrite" on his Social Security and Medicare accusations.
DeSantis ridicules Biden's off script oil and gas comments at State of the Union, slams energy policy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis mocked President Biden's statement at the State of the Union address Tuesday that the U.S. needs oil and gas production for the next decade.
Wall Street bullish on Ron DeSantis presidential prospects in 2024
Wall Street is starting to love Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s prospects in the 2024 presidential election that it is looking at stocks that could perform well should he win the presidency
SpaceX launches 9,000-pound satellite into orbit from Florida
SpaceX used their Falcon 9 rocket to launch a 9,000-pound satellite into orbit on Monday evening from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District to get new name, governor-appointed board
The Reedy Creek Improvement District will not get dissolved under a bill filed during a special session in the Florida State Legislature on Monday.
Disney a focus of Florida special legislative session next week
The Florida Legislature will have a special session next week in which lawmakers are expected to see bills on the Reedy Creek Improvement District and other topics.
Miami woman charged with fraud after using COVID funds for lavish lifestyle
A Florida woman is facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted on federal charges after she allegedly used fraudulent forms to obtain $381,000 in COVID-19 relief.
Florida's workforce ended the year larger than New York's for first time ever
Florida's workforce has surpassed New York's for the first time ever amid an economic boom and population influx, according to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Hurricane Ian aftermath: Boat recoveries ongoing in Southwest Florida
Four months after Hurricane Ian, homeowners and business owners are still struggling to remove boats that traveled several miles during the storm.
Disney divide: How Disney World caters to big spenders while working families pay the price
A new "Fancy Girl's Guide to Disney" claims the only way to enjoy Disney World is to spring for the VIP treatment. But surveys show it is lower-income families that make the trek.
Insurance crisis spreads to Florida, southern states
Gov. Ron DeSantis hopes to solve the insurance crisis that has plagued Florida. Louisiana had more than 20 companies collapse or leave because of devastating storms.
Florida mom suing school district over her OnlyFans account: report
A Florida mom is taking a school district to court after she says she is being denied in-person volunteer opportunities due to what she does for work.
Florida orange growers struggle to keep juice on tables after 'unprecedented setbacks' squeeze industry
Beck Brothers Citrus President Glenn Beck is "trying to survive now just for the hope of a better day" as Florida's orange supply is squeezed by freezes, diseases and hurricane damage.

















