Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine

A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.

Former Bucs, FSU linebacker Geno Hayes dies at 33

Former NFL linebacker Geno Hayes died Monday after a battle with liver disease. He was 33. 

3-year-old boy killed at birthday party in South Florida, police say

A three-year-old boy was fatally shot during a birthday party in South Florida, where police continue to search for a suspect.

ZooTampa may begin vaccinating animals against COVID-19 this summer or fall

With three vaccines authorized by the FDA for emergency use in humans, getting some relief from the coronavirus pandemic seems within reach, but how does that translate to animals?

Florida McDonald's offers $50 just to show up for job interview

A McDonald's location is so desperate for workers that it has offered people $50 just to show up for a job interview.

For pilot, latest SpaceX mission is a family affair

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off just before 6 a.m., cutting a bright path through the predawn sky. The booster's expanding exhaust plume was illuminated by the rising sun, leaving a dazzling display in the sky for several minutes that was visible for hundreds of miles across Florida.

Disney World to power up to 40% of theme park energy needs with new solar facilities

Plans also include solar canopies at Disneyland Paris that will provide shelter for 9,500 guest vehicles, a facility that will power ~70% of Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line’s private island in The Bahamas.

South Florida couple tries to have wedding at stranger's mansion without getting permission: report

The couple invited family and friends to their "dream home" for their weekend wedding celebration, saying it was "God's plan" that they should get married there. Just one problem: they didn't own the mansion, and didn't get permission from the owner.

3-year-old boy dies after falling out of moving vehicle in South Florida

A 3-year-old boy has died after police said the child managed to release himself from his car seat and fell out of a moving SUV in South Florida.

Police officers accused of issuing dozens of bogus tickets

Two Florida police motorcycle officers are facing charges that they issued dozens of bogus tickets to drivers they never pulled over.