Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning vaccine passports; suspends COVID-19 local emergency orders
From a waterfront restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended all local-government coronavirus emergency orders on Monday as he signed a bill that makes permanent his ban on COVID-19 vaccine "passports" and limits the authority of cities and counties in future healthcare crises.
From a waterfront restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended all local-government coronavirus emergency orders on Monday as he signed a bill that makes permanent his ban on COVID-19 vaccine "passports" and limits the authority of cities and counties in future healthcare crises.
Black bear rips porch screen, takes a dip in Florida pool
A black bear ripped open a patio screen in Naples and made himself at home in the owner's pool.
A black bear ripped open a patio screen in Naples and made himself at home in the owner's pool.
Giant gator shows up on front doorstep of Sarasota home
Here's one visitor you don't want at your front door. This giant gator showed up outside of a Sarasota home last night and hung out for about 10 minutes on the couple's doorstep.
Here's one visitor you don't want at your front door. This giant gator showed up outside of a Sarasota home last night and hung out for about 10 minutes on the couple's doorstep.
Adorable video shows bonobo playing with her granddaughter at Cincinnati Zoo
A bonobo at an Ohio zoo enjoyed playtime with her granddaughter, and it was all captured in an adorable video.
A bonobo at an Ohio zoo enjoyed playtime with her granddaughter, and it was all captured in an adorable video.
Video shows rare albino dolphin baby in Clearwater
Caitlin Mackey was at the Clearwater Basin Marina when she spotted three dolphins swimming next to the seawall -- including an extremely rare, all-white calf.
Caitlin Mackey was at the Clearwater Basin Marina when she spotted three dolphins swimming next to the seawall -- including an extremely rare, all-white calf.
Dog ‘wins’ high school relay race after interrupting track meet, outrunning athletes
Gracie Laney thought the eruption of cheers was for her as she was about to win a high school relay race, but it may have been for her competitor: a dog on the loose.
Gracie Laney thought the eruption of cheers was for her as she was about to win a high school relay race, but it may have been for her competitor: a dog on the loose.
Man whose severed head was found in South St. Pete identified
Police say they now know the identity of a man whose severed head was found in South St. Petersburg back in July.
Police say they now know the identity of a man whose severed head was found in South St. Petersburg back in July.
Close call: Video captures giant falling tree narrowly missing passing SUV
Video shared out of North Carolina shows a huge tree falling, narrowly missing a passing SUV.
Video shared out of North Carolina shows a huge tree falling, narrowly missing a passing SUV.
Interstate 41 pileup in WI caught on camera; 1 driver killed
A stretch of I-41 in Washington County was shut down in both directions Wednesday because of at least 20 different crashes as snow fell. Two of those scenes were massive pileups, and a 37-year-old woman died.
A stretch of I-41 in Washington County was shut down in both directions Wednesday because of at least 20 different crashes as snow fell. Two of those scenes were massive pileups, and a 37-year-old woman died.
Oakland Technical High senior to be school's first Black male valedictorian
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
Brutally honest adoption post for 'demonic Chihuahua' goes viral
According to the ad, Prancer "hates men more than women do" -- but he's incredibly loyal.
According to the ad, Prancer "hates men more than women do" -- but he's incredibly loyal.
Police try to identify driver accused of jumping Daytona Beach drawbridge
Daytona Beach police officers are trying to identify a driver accused of jumping a rising drawbridge.
Daytona Beach police officers are trying to identify a driver accused of jumping a rising drawbridge.
All of the new fair foods to try at the 2021 Florida State Fair
From deep-fried caramel apple sundaes to Flaming Hot Cheetos funnel cakes, the 2021 Florida State Fair has a variety of new options for foodies to enjoy.
From deep-fried caramel apple sundaes to Flaming Hot Cheetos funnel cakes, the 2021 Florida State Fair has a variety of new options for foodies to enjoy.
‘I was an easy sell’: Police captain adopts abandoned dog found in dumpster outside station
Wichita Police have adopted Nora, a rat terrier-chihuahua mix, after she was found abandoned near a dumpster outside the station.
Wichita Police have adopted Nora, a rat terrier-chihuahua mix, after she was found abandoned near a dumpster outside the station.
‘This is a simple story about love’: Couple makes mobile bed to take elderly dog on walks in final months
A Georgia couple wanted to continue taking trips and long walks with their 16-year-old dog who had become immobile, so they created a specialized mobile dog bed just for their beloved Cocoa.
A Georgia couple wanted to continue taking trips and long walks with their 16-year-old dog who had become immobile, so they created a specialized mobile dog bed just for their beloved Cocoa.
Play through? South Carolina golfers consult rule book after ball lands squarely on alligator's back
A family golfing in South Carolina had to consult the U.S. Golf Association rule book after their golf ball landed perfectly on the back of a nearby alligator.
A family golfing in South Carolina had to consult the U.S. Golf Association rule book after their golf ball landed perfectly on the back of a nearby alligator.
10-foot alligator found underneath car at Tampa apartment complex
"The caller advised there was a pond nearby, but this was no small gator... it was 10'2'!!!" the sheriff's office wrote.
"The caller advised there was a pond nearby, but this was no small gator... it was 10'2'!!!" the sheriff's office wrote.
Two baby giraffes born days apart at Florida zoo
Two giraffe calves were born just days apart at Zoo Miami. The baby boy weighed 181 pounds at birth, while the female calf weighed 119 pounds when she was born three days later.
Two giraffe calves were born just days apart at Zoo Miami. The baby boy weighed 181 pounds at birth, while the female calf weighed 119 pounds when she was born three days later.
Marine father giving emotional first salute to son as commissioned officer goes viral
The video was posted to TikTok where it racked up over 3 million views in just a few days.
The video was posted to TikTok where it racked up over 3 million views in just a few days.
April the Giraffe, whose pregnancy was watched by millions, dies at age 20
April, the giraffe whose live-streamed pregnancy captivated the internet in 2017, has died at the age of 20.
April, the giraffe whose live-streamed pregnancy captivated the internet in 2017, has died at the age of 20.