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Best Places To Retire Announced By U.S. News & World Report

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by Kate Streit

When it comes time to retire, many Americans head for warmer climates in states like Florida and Arizona.  One city in the Sunshine State was …

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People Waited 11 Hours To Try Half-Pound Cookies From New Disney World Bakery

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 by Brooke McDonald

Would you wait 11 hours for a cookie? A whole lot of people did in January, when a small Florida bakery opened a new location …

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Florida Is Testing To See How Pythons Can Be Safely Eaten To Combat Overpopulation

December 22, 2020December 21, 2020 by Tricia Goss

South Florida has an ongoing Python Elimination Program in which trained agents hunt and remove many of the tens of thousands of invasive pythons living …

Read moreFlorida Is Testing To See How Pythons Can Be Safely Eaten To Combat Overpopulation

A Huge, Record-Breaking Python Was Caught In Florida

October 19, 2020April 22, 2021 by Tricia Goss

Florida residents and visitors might expect to see the occasional alligator on a golf course or beach and perhaps even lizards falling from trees now …

Read moreA Huge, Record-Breaking Python Was Caught In Florida

Here’s What A Trip To Disney World Looks Like During The Pandemic

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 by Brooke McDonald

After an unprecedented nearly four-month closure, Walt Disney World’s theme parks have now been reopened. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened on July 11, …

Read moreHere’s What A Trip To Disney World Looks Like During The Pandemic

6-Year-Old Reunites With His Stuffed Dog After Airport’s Cute Posts Of The Pup Go Viral

July 30, 2020July 29, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

Jaydence Ronco, a 6-year-old boy from Florida, recently flew home from a family vacation and discovered his beloved stuffed Dalmatian was not at his side. …

Read more6-Year-Old Reunites With His Stuffed Dog After Airport’s Cute Posts Of The Pup Go Viral

90-Year-Old Man Wore Protective Gear To Say Final Goodbye To His Wife

July 19, 2020July 17, 2020 by WMAR News

A 90-year-old man dressed in full protective gear so he could say his final goodbyes to his wife of nearly 30 years. Sam Reck had …

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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 45th Anniversary to Colorful Fanfare

The Iconic Cinderella Castle At Disney World Is Being Repainted In A New Color

February 21, 2020October 16, 2020 by Claire Gillespie

Even Disney princesses need home makeovers sometimes — and Cinderella will soon have a freshly painted pink palace. A statement from Walt Disney World revealed …

Read moreThe Iconic Cinderella Castle At Disney World Is Being Repainted In A New Color

The Prince Of Wales And Duchess Of Cornwall Visit The Cayman Islands

Iguanas Were Falling From Trees When Temperatures Dropped Into The 30s In Florida

January 23, 2020November 22, 2020 by Kate Streit

Florida may be known as the Sunshine State, but temperatures fell so low earlier this week that iguanas in the southern portion of the state …

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This Florida Resort Has A Massive Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar With 48,000 Possible Combinations

January 16, 2020December 2, 2020 by Kate Streit

The Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida has a Bloody Mary bar that really levels up the popular brunch cocktail. While many establishments offer …

Read moreThis Florida Resort Has A Massive Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar With 48,000 Possible Combinations

The U.S. Coast Guard Rescued A Dog Found Swimming At Sea

December 13, 2019January 27, 2021 by Kate Streit

The U.S. Coast Guard was out for some night training off the coast of Fort Myers, Florida, when they received a call about a dog …

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A ‘Beauty And The Beast’-Themed Lounge Just Opened At Disney World—And It Looks Magical

October 17, 2019September 9, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

Grown-up Disney fans have a brand new location to sit back, relax and enjoy a few drinks. The Enchanted Rose lounge at Walt Disney World’s …

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More Than 2,000 People Showed Up To A Funeral For A Veteran With No Immediate Family

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 by Kate Streit

Army veteran Edward Pearson of Naples, Florida passed away on Aug. 31 at the age of 80. More than 2,000 people attended his funeral service …

Read moreMore Than 2,000 People Showed Up To A Funeral For A Veteran With No Immediate Family

We Just Rode Disney’s New Skyliner Gondola System—And It’s Going To Be A Game-Changer

September 27, 2019April 29, 2020 by Brooke McDonald

There’s a new ride at Walt Disney World, and while it might not be as immersive as Flight of Passage or as nostalgic as Peter …

Read moreWe Just Rode Disney’s New Skyliner Gondola System—And It’s Going To Be A Game-Changer

Florida Will Require Mental Health Classes For Public School Students

September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 by Mandy Gambrell

Florida will now require public school students to take a minimum of five hours of mental health classes, starting in sixth grade. The state’s Board …

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The Sky In Florida Turned Purple After Hurricane Dorian

September 6, 2019September 7, 2019 by Kathleen St. John

Florida may have been spared the worst of Hurricane Dorian, but the monster storm still made itself known after passing northward Wednesday. Folks in some …

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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 45th Anniversary to Colorful Fanfare

This Is What Happens If A Hurricane Hits During Your Disney World Vacation

August 30, 2019June 4, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

No one planning a vacation to Walt Disney World wants to think about what may happen if a hurricane is forecasted to hit the area …

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A Company Offering ‘Alien Abduction Insurance’ Has Sold Nearly 6,000 Policies

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 by Mandy Gambrell

While it’s still quite difficult to say whether or not aliens are real, UFO Abduction Insurance certainly is. An insurance company in Florida offers a …

Read moreA Company Offering ‘Alien Abduction Insurance’ Has Sold Nearly 6,000 Policies

A Large Alligator Broke Into A Florida Woman’s Home And Tore Through Her Kitchen

July 22, 2019July 8, 2020 by Mandy Gambrell

It was like a nightmare come true: A 77-year-old woman in Clearwater, Florida awoke to find an 11-foot alligator in her kitchen. And he was …

Read moreA Large Alligator Broke Into A Florida Woman’s Home And Tore Through Her Kitchen

The Loose Alligator In Chicago Has Finally Been Caught

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 by CNN

The alligator that somehow ended up in Chicago’s Humboldt Park has finally been caught. Chance the Snapper, as he came to be known, had been …

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Key West Mermaid Festival

There’s A Mermaid Festival In Key West And It Looks Magical

June 26, 2019June 27, 2019 by Jessica Wakeman

Darling, it’s better, down where it’s wetter, take it from me! For most people, the weekend after the July 4th holiday will be filled with …

Read moreThere’s A Mermaid Festival In Key West And It Looks Magical

‘Spider-Man’ Was Spotted Pressure-Washing A Roof During A Rainstorm

June 20, 2019August 3, 2020 by Steph Auteri

Spider-Man has been pretty busy lately. Going on school field trips. Swinging between buildings. Appearing in “Spider-Man: Far from Home.” Saving the world. But on …

Read more‘Spider-Man’ Was Spotted Pressure-Washing A Roof During A Rainstorm

Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 45th Anniversary to Colorful Fanfare

Disney World Is Going To Start Letting People In At 6 A.m. — Here’s How To Take Advantage

June 20, 2019June 21, 2019 by Brooke McDonald

In case you missed it, a lot of galactic construction dust is about to settle at Walt Disney World this fall, and Disney is helping …

Read moreDisney World Is Going To Start Letting People In At 6 A.m. — Here’s How To Take Advantage

These Preschool ‘Sweethearts’ Reunited Years Later, Fell In Love And Got Married

June 5, 2019June 6, 2019 by Kate Streit

Natalie Crowe Tatman and Austin Tatman’s love story began in preschool in Ocala, Florida. Starting at the age of 2, the toddlers were inseparable. Then, …

Read moreThese Preschool ‘Sweethearts’ Reunited Years Later, Fell In Love And Got Married

Man Found A Real Alligator Relaxing On An Alligator Float In The Pool Of His Rental House

May 22, 2019May 23, 2019 by Kate Streit

Pool floats that come in the shape of everything from dogs to mermaids are all the rage this summer. But here’s something you don’t see …

Read moreMan Found A Real Alligator Relaxing On An Alligator Float In The Pool Of His Rental House

Scientists Captured A Record 17-Foot-Long Python In Florida

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 by CNN

The Burmese python is one of the largest snakes in the world. But even by python standards, this one was colossal. Scientists caught a female …

Read moreScientists Captured A Record 17-Foot-Long Python In Florida

The First-Ever All-Inclusive Resort In The Florida Keys Offers Bottomless Booze And Gorgeous Views

April 1, 2019August 6, 2020 by Brittany Anas

Vacations are all about splurging and indulgence, which is why all-inclusive hotels are so alluring. Another round of poolside piña coladas or an afternoon taco …

Read moreThe First-Ever All-Inclusive Resort In The Florida Keys Offers Bottomless Booze And Gorgeous Views

These Are The 10 Best Beaches In The U.S. For 2019

March 12, 2019July 9, 2019 by Brittany Anas

Wish you could laze on a beach under clear blue skies, soaking up some sunshine with crashing waves setting the soundtrack? It’s time to stop …

Read moreThese Are The 10 Best Beaches In The U.S. For 2019

Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & Bar Welcome Event

Guy Fieri Is Opening Another Chicken Tender Restaurant And It Could Become A Nationwide Chain

March 4, 2019March 8, 2019 by Kathleen St. John

Soon, we will all live in Flavortown. At least, we will if Guy Fieri’s plans work out. His latest venture, Chicken Guy!, is expanding to …

Read moreGuy Fieri Is Opening Another Chicken Tender Restaurant And It Could Become A Nationwide Chain

Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 45th Anniversary to Colorful Fanfare

Walt Disney World Just Announced A New VIP Tour With An Unbelievable Price Tag

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 by Marie Rossiter

Walt Disney World is known for creating magical experiences. Even the most die-hard Disney fanatics (including yours truly) know that a vacation to the House …

Read moreWalt Disney World Just Announced A New VIP Tour With An Unbelievable Price Tag

Storm Brings Snow, Sleet, And High Winds To Mid Atlantic Region On Second Day Of Spring

Florida May Soon Be Getting Its First Snow Park

November 9, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kate Streit

Florida is the Sunshine State, and warm beach days are plentiful throughout much of the year in that region of the country. One thing the …

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5-Year-Old Girl Hospitalized After Bite From Poisonous Caterpillar

October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by Kate Streit

Lauren Chambers’ 5-year-old daughter Adrie was playing outside near her daycare in Rockwall, Texas when she was bitten by what turned out to be a …

Read more5-Year-Old Girl Hospitalized After Bite From Poisonous Caterpillar

Hurricane Florence Bears Down on U.S. East Coast

Someone Left A Sweet Note On This Hurricane Florence Evacuee’s Car

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 by Kate Streit

Ashleigh Gilleland had to flee her home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in order to escape the path of Hurricane Florence. When she exited a …

Read moreSomeone Left A Sweet Note On This Hurricane Florence Evacuee’s Car

Rapper T.I. Will Pay For A Student’s School Lunches For A Year After She Went Hungry

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018 by Scripps National Desk

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Read moreRapper T.I. Will Pay For A Student’s School Lunches For A Year After She Went Hungry

A Crocodile Was Spotted Swimming With A Pool Noodle

August 27, 2018August 30, 2018 by Mitchell Byars

Even crocodiles just want to chill on the water sometimes. Victor F. Perez was looking out over the water in Key Largo earlier this month …

Read moreA Crocodile Was Spotted Swimming With A Pool Noodle

What You Need To Know About The Toxic Red Tide That’s Making People Sick And Killing Animals In Florida

August 15, 2018August 20, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

When you think of Florida, picturesque white-sand beaches probably come to mind. But this year has been a difficult one for the typically stunning Florida coast. …

Read moreWhat You Need To Know About The Toxic Red Tide That’s Making People Sick And Killing Animals In Florida

America’s First Underwater Museum Opens

July 12, 2018July 12, 2018 by CNN

Exploring the watery depths of the ocean is already an unforgettable experience, but now swimmers off the coast of northwest Florida can view incredible art …

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Firefighters Finish Yard Work For Man Who Had A Heart Attack While Working On It

July 11, 2018July 11, 2018 by Annamarya Scaccia

Is there anything emergency responders can’t do? Gene Work was in his yard, laying down grass sod on Saturday afternoon, when he began to have …

Read moreFirefighters Finish Yard Work For Man Who Had A Heart Attack While Working On It

Everything You Need To Know About Sea Lice

June 28, 2018July 4, 2018 by Brittany Anas

Beachgoers beware: You may be bringing home more than tan lines this summer. Health officials are warning swimmers in Florida that some pesky, rash-causing critters …

Read moreEverything You Need To Know About Sea Lice

Dog And Dolphin Make Friends, Try To Play In Cute Video

June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 by Clint Davis

Unlikely animal friends are just about the best things ever. Whether it’s a donkey and goat, a cat and rat or a dog and baby …

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Cinderella Castle, Magic Kingdom

Disney World Now Has A Bourbon Trail For Whiskey-Loving Guests

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 by Marie Rossiter

If you think Walt Disney World is just for kids, we might just have the news that could change your mind. For a limited time, …

Read moreDisney World Now Has A Bourbon Trail For Whiskey-Loving Guests

This Woman Died Two Months After Getting Flesh-Eating Bacteria While On Vacation

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 by WRTV

An Indianapolis woman died two months after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria while vacationing in Florida, but her husband believes doctors could have saved her if …

Read moreThis Woman Died Two Months After Getting Flesh-Eating Bacteria While On Vacation

No Photoshop Needed For Incredible Picture Of A Bird Carrying A Shark Carrying A Fish

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 by Kate Streit

In the age of Photoshop, sometimes an extraordinary image seems to be too good to be true. That certainly was the case when a Florida …

Read moreNo Photoshop Needed For Incredible Picture Of A Bird Carrying A Shark Carrying A Fish

Strong Thunderstorms Hit Las Vegas

One In 1,083,000: This Grandma Survived A Lightning Strike

April 12, 2018April 12, 2018 by KNXV

A Hillsborough County grandmother is exclusively telling Scripps station WFTS in Tampa about her incredible story of survival. “It was just shocking my whole entire …

Read moreOne In 1,083,000: This Grandma Survived A Lightning Strike

Florida Lawmakers Vote To Stay In Daylight Saving Time All Year Long

March 9, 2018March 12, 2018 by CNN

Lawmakers in Florida are tired of the whole “fall back” and “spring forward” rigamarole. So they’ve approved a bill to keep daylight saving time going …

Read moreFlorida Lawmakers Vote To Stay In Daylight Saving Time All Year Long

Blacktip Reef Shark @ Baltimore Aquarium

Thousands Of Sharks Are Passing By Florida’s Coast Just In Time For Spring Break

February 26, 2018March 2, 2018 by Marie Rossiter

In addition to the throngs of college kids partying along Florida’s shoreline this spring break, another massive group of beach visitors is descending on the …

Read moreThousands Of Sharks Are Passing By Florida’s Coast Just In Time For Spring Break

Fundraiser For Heroic Student In Parkland Shooting Collects $400K In 4 Days

February 20, 2018May 30, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

On Valentine’s Day, a gunman killed 17 people and injured 15 others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The senseless and terrifying tragedy …

Read moreFundraiser For Heroic Student In Parkland Shooting Collects $400K In 4 Days

This Florida Family Found An 8-Foot Alligator In Their Pool

February 8, 2018August 7, 2018 by WPTV

  Living in South Florida you expect to see leaves, bugs, tadpoles, even snakes in your pool. But, an alligator? That’s what a Boca Raton …

Read moreThis Florida Family Found An 8-Foot Alligator In Their Pool

Man Spends Free Time Cleaning Old Tombstones And They Look Amazing When He’s Done

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 by Augusta Statz

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It’s So Cold That Frozen Iguanas Are Falling Off Trees In Florida

January 4, 2018January 9, 2018 by Kate Streit

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It’s Been Snowing In Florida Thanks To Winter Storm Grayson

January 4, 2018January 4, 2018 by Augusta Statz

Having been born and bred in the South suddenly makes me entitled to say, “Well, I never!” to all of the snow that’s impacting my …

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