Suspect accused of traveling from Pensacola to Orlando to steal Smokey Bear signs
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A suspect was detained after traveling from Pensacola to Orlando to steal Smoky Bear signs from state forests. According to Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, the suspect was selling the signs on Facebook Marketplace for $1,900 each. "Big thank you to Smokey Bear for personally...
People Drive From All Over Florida For The Omelet At This 1950s-Style Diner
In the heart of Haines City, Florida, there’s a bright orange building with round porthole windows that looks like it was beamed straight from 1955, and it’s serving up omelets so good they’ve become the stuff of Central Florida legend. Egg City Diner isn’t just another roadside...
2018: “A New Dawn” Arises for a Commuter Rail System in Florida
In central Florida, daily operations began for a recently completed segment of a commuter rail system in the Orlando metropolitan area. This 17-mile (27.4-kilometer) extension of SunRail encompassed the following four new stations for the second oldest commuter rail system in the Sunshine State: Meadow Woods Station...
‘Is that a gun?:’ Bodycam footage shows Orange County deputies shooting armed suspect
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Sheriff’s Office released bodycam footage on Wednesday that shows deputies shooting a man who they say ran away from them while holding a gun. The shooting happened around 1 a.m. on July 5 as the deputies were assisting with a traffic...
Scam Alert: Florida Man Steals $20K in Fake Antivirus Scheme
Whether we like it or not, our parents are getting older—and unfortunately, that also means they’re more likely to fall for a scam. I’m always on my mom’s case about answering every single phone call she gets. Like seriously, who still does that? If my phone rings, there’s about a 95% chance it’s someone trying to...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Named A High Performing Hospital By U.S. News And...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has been named a high performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, for six categories for common adult procedures and conditions. The hospital ranked as high performing for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
One person arrested following drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — A 50-year-old Orlando man was arrested in Pine Hills after police discovered a large quantity of illegal drugs during a search of his residence, according to the Orlando Police Department. Willie Barnes was taken into custody by the department’s Drug Enforcement Division after officers executed a search...
This Whimsical Florida Farm Has Sunflower Mazes, Goat Yoga, And Homemade Lemonade Worth The...
If your idea of a perfect weekend involves fresh air, flower fields, and the occasional goat photobomb, Sweetfields Farm in Brooksville, Florida, is calling your name. Nestled in the rolling countryside just north of Tampa Bay, this seasonal farm adventure feels like a postcard come to life—equal parts family fun, rustic charm, and sunflower-filled serenity.
This Immersive Star Wars Land In Orlando Lets You Pilot The Falcon And Build...
Even if you’ve never quoted Yoda or dreamed of wielding a lightsaber, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will sweep you into another galaxy faster than you can say “hyperspace.” This sprawling, sensory-packed land is more than just a theme park area—it’s a full-on cinematic experience where you don’t just visit the Star Wars universe… you live in it.
This Florida State Park Has a 73-Foot Waterfall That Disappears Into a Mysterious Sinkhole
Most folks don’t think “waterfalls” when they think of Florida—but Falling Waters State Park isn’t most places. Tucked away near Chipley in the Panhandle, this hidden gem is home to the tallest waterfall in the state, and it's as surprising as it is beautiful. Here, clear water tumbles down a deep limestone sinkhole, vanishing into the earth like some kind of natural magic trick.