Stardust Racers update: Epic Universe coaster prepared to open. What we know.

Universal Orlando is prepared to reopen its Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe, slightly more than two weeks after the death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala.

Florida’s faith-filled farm retreat with animals and nature

The Blessed Lamb Farm, located in Palm Beach Gardens, is a Christian family-owned sanctuary that is a one-of-a-kind getaway for guests, offering a retreat from busy, urban life.

Publix releases 2025 limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors

The holidays are right around the corner, but Publix is getting into the spirit of the season early by releasing its 2025 limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors. 

Man rescued near Skyway Bridge after boat capsizes: USCG

A man was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after his boat capsized near the Skyway Bridge on Thursday.

Virtual town hall for parents to learn about Polk County high school rezoning proposal

Parents and neighbors gathered online Thursday night for a virtual town hall with the Polk County School District to learn more about their high school rezoning proposals.

Beehive removal turns into training exercise for Manatee County first responders

Buzzing above a Bradenton neighborhood, a beehive caused concern for the homeowner and his neighbors. As a bee expert and his team went to work to remove the hive, they had the support and help of a number of fire agencies from across Manatee County.

University Area’s Harvest Hope Park renovations complete

Harvest Hope Park in Tampa hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of park improvements. These improvements include an artificial turf field, new landscaping, expanded irrigation, and a picnic pavilion.

One of the leaders of alleged church forced labor scheme granted bond

The executive director of an alleged forced labor and money laundering operation that was disguised as a church was granted bond.

Alligator Alcatraz handbook revealed amidst lawsuit

A handbook for detainees has been revealed as part of a state response to a lawsuit over Alligator Alcatraz.

After 17 months, Polk County deputy shot in line of duty returns to work

A Polk County deputy who was shot in the line of duty and survived is back to work. After 17 months, Lt. Chad Anderson returns to work—on light duty for now.

Court documents reveal Hulk Hogan's family exploring medical malpractice suit

The family of Hulk Hogan is exploring the idea of a malpractice lawsuit. They just filed a petition on Tuesday to extend the statute of limitations by ninety days for an investigation into medical malpractice.