Return of MLB spring training has Arizona, Florida hoping for billion-dollar economic bounce back
Major League Baseball's spring training officially begins Friday, which will bring baseball fans from around the country to Arizona and Florida to watch their favorite teams.
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.
Washington, DC-bound flight forced to divert after passenger reportedly tried to breach cockpit
A flight bound for Washington, D.C., had to divert to Raleigh, North Carolina, due to a "disruptive passenger" on board, officials said Wednesday.
Ex-priest condemns 'After School Satan Club': There will be spiritual ‘repercussions’
Rising controversy around a Virginia primary school's Satan club proves there's "goodness and light" to contrast the "darkness," former priest Jonathan Morris argues.
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.
Robert Duvall joins protests against Amazon data center
Amazon has pledged $35 billion to expand its concentration of data centers in Northern Virginia, but is receiving pushback from protestors -- including actor Robert Duvall.
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."
Tyler Perry to pay off overdue property taxes of 300 older Atlanta residents with a $2.75M donation
Tyler Perry plans to donate $2.75 million to help ensure older homeowners in Atlanta, Georgia, are able to stay in their homes as real estate taxes rise.
Small businesses experiencing post-pandemic boom despite tough economy
Small businesses are doing well after the pandemic. They are experiencing a boom, despite the economy being in a tough spot.
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.
Law enforcement agents seize $15M worth of fake sports memorabilia
Law enforcement agents seized fake sports memorabilia that is worth millions. They confiscated more than 600 fake championship rings across four major U.S. pro sports leagues.
Mississippi former tax preparer sentenced for making false statements on tax return
A Mississippi woman was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for making false statements on her tax return. She was ordered to pay $231,636 in restitution.
Alabama Democrats want to ban employers from forcing workers to get microchipped
Alabama Democrats are trying to pass a bill that would prohibit state agencies, private businesses, insurance providers and bail bondsmen from requiring microchips.
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.
Is the US ready for a four-day work week?
Research shows 64% of managers expect their company to transition to a four-day schedule within the next five years.
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


















