Disney employees are walking out to demand more LGBTQ support
Some Disney employees have organized a walkout demanding the company take more of a stand for LGBTQ people, saying CEO Bob Chapek took too long to condemn a bill passed by the Florida legislature.
Publix pulls Russian-made vodka brands from store shelves over Ukraine invasion
Publix, a supermarket chain widely known throughout the southeastern U.S., will remove Russian-made vodka brands from its store shelves to show its support for Ukraine against the Russian invasion, Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous said Wednesday.
JetBlue pilot removed from cockpit after allegedly showing up drunk to work
A JetBlue pilot was removed from the cockpit of a plane before departure on Wednesday after TSA agents noticed that he appeared impaired, according to a report.
Wanted Florida man caught after passing out drunk in McDonald’s drive-thru, deputies say
Luis Salinas, 35, had a warrant out for his arrest in connection to the sexual battery of a child, the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office said.
NYC crime a boon to Florida business: Real estate developer
Don Peebles says New York City's crime surge hurts its real estate market and sends people and business to Florida.
Fraudulent COVID-19 test sites proliferate, triggering consumer warnings
Officials nationwide are trying to stay ahead of a proliferation of Covid-19 test sites that they say are offering fraudulent services to the public.
Destin, Florida, real estate: What you can get for $2.3M
The city of Destin, Florida, has grown from a tiny fishing village into a premiere vacation spot on Florida's Emerald Coast.
Florida orange growers turn to hybrid fruits to combat 'citrus greening'
If orange producers embrace new citrus varieties, it could be a path forward for some but it’s no cure-all.
Utah mom says she was kicked off American Airlines flight because toddler daughter pulled off mask
She just wanted to get home, bogged down with luggage and a cranky two-year-old – days after her first flight had been canceled. But a single mother from Utah says she was thrown off an American Airlines flight after a dispute about her toddler's mask.
American Airlines international flight turns around after passenger refuses to comply with mask requirement
An American Airlines flight was forced to turn around on Wednesday and go back to Miami after a passenger refused to comply with the federal mask requirement.
People flocking to Florida for low taxes, crime and exponential job growth, Miami mayor says
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez claims low taxes, low crime and "leaning into innovation" has helped the city's economic boom.
Price of orange juice on the rise amid forecasts of smallest crop since 1945
Government agricultural forecasters said they expect the smallest Florida orange crop since World War II, touching off a rally in juice futures that were already at their highest level in years because of the pandemic.
Florida homes at center of Baltimore prosecutor Mosby's alleged crimes
Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby was indicted by a grand jury on federal charges, alleging the prosecutor had committed perjury and falsified mortgage applications for her own financial benefit.
Disney World announces new weekday ticket for Florida residents
Through April 7, Florida residents will be able to purchase the Disney Weekday Magic Ticket for $149 for a two-day pass.
Tampa housing market heats up, with million-dollar homes re-listed for nearly double
The Tampa Bay area is being predicted to be the hottest housing market in the coming year.
Florida woman wins same jackpot at the same casino twice in 18 days
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa announced that a Florida resident playing the Dragon Link slot machine won two jackpots worth over $1 million each twice in less than a month.
Pittsburgh Steelers co-owner sells $8.5M Disney World resort home
Pittsburgh Steelers co-owner Robert Citrone has sold his Walt Disney World Resort home
Florida attorney general combats 'smash-and-grab' robberies, organized retail crime
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Tuesday announced legislative efforts targeting organized retail theft crime rings.
CDC tells Americans to avoid cruises 'regardless of vaccination status' amid COVID-19 surge
The CDC sounded the alarm on cruises Thursday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide, raising its travel warning to the highest level and telling Americans to “avoid cruise travel, regardless of vaccination status.”
Carnival cruise ship denied entry to two ports after 'small number' onboard test positive for COVID
A Carnival Cruise Line ship has been turned away from two Caribbean ports after passengers and crew tested positive for COVID-19



















