Toy Story Land opens to big crowds at Walt Disney World
Woody and Buzz Lightyear brought big crowds on Saturday, the official opening date for Disney World's newest land.
Woody and Buzz Lightyear brought big crowds on Saturday, the official opening date for Disney World's newest land.
Rapper XXXTentacion shot dead in Florida in apparent robbery attempt, police say
Witnesses say rapper XXXTentacion was shot in Florida and did not appear to have a pulse Monday.
Witnesses say rapper XXXTentacion was shot in Florida and did not appear to have a pulse Monday.
Deputy throws cans of Bush's beans to stop hammer-wielding suspect
A Florida deputy subdued a hammer-wielding suspect inside a grocery store on Thursday by throwing two cans of Bush's baked beans at him, according to The Panama City News Herald.
A Florida deputy subdued a hammer-wielding suspect inside a grocery store on Thursday by throwing two cans of Bush's baked beans at him, according to The Panama City News Herald.
Florida woman named Crystal Methvin arrested for possession of crystal meth
Florida police arrested a woman named Crystal Methvin for possession of crystal meth Saturday morning. St. Augustine police said they arrested Methvin, 40, and her friend, Douglas Nickerson, 41, after getting an anonymous complaint about an unlicensed driver.
Florida police arrested a woman named Crystal Methvin for possession of crystal meth Saturday morning. St. Augustine police said they arrested Methvin, 40, and her friend, Douglas Nickerson, 41, after getting an anonymous complaint about an unlicensed driver.
Teacher accused of drowning raccoons, opossum in class
A Florida high school agriculture teacher has been accused of drowning wild animals in a trash can as students watched and participated, CBS reports. The animals included a raccoon that had eaten one of the chickens the class was raising.
A Florida high school agriculture teacher has been accused of drowning wild animals in a trash can as students watched and participated, CBS reports. The animals included a raccoon that had eaten one of the chickens the class was raising.
Video shows judge berating sick woman during hearing
A judge in Broward County, Fla., who was due to retire June 30 won't be showing up for work between now and then, and not by choice.
A judge in Broward County, Fla., who was due to retire June 30 won't be showing up for work between now and then, and not by choice.
Florida woman blames ‘windy day’ for cocaine found in purse
Kennecia Posey, 26, was in a vehicle stopped by Fort Pierce police last month after the vehicle was swerving in the roadway.
Kennecia Posey, 26, was in a vehicle stopped by Fort Pierce police last month after the vehicle was swerving in the roadway.
Florida school asks student without bra to cover up nipples
A Florida high-school student who didn't wear a bra one day this week says school administrators told her to cover her nipples because they were distracting her classmates.
A Florida high-school student who didn't wear a bra one day this week says school administrators told her to cover her nipples because they were distracting her classmates.
Parkland shooting suspect receiving 'perverted' love letters in jail
Nikolas Cruz's brother wanted to start a fan club for the Parkland shooting suspect, but it looks like someone beat him to it.Stacks of fan mail, including love letters and suggestive photographs, have been arriving for Cruz at the Broward County Jail, reports the South Florida Sun Sentinel, which obtained copies of some of the notes.In one sent from Texas, the writer identifies herself as an 18-year-old high school senior before sharing her breast size. "Your eyes are beautiful and the freckles on your face make you so handsome," she writes.
Nikolas Cruz's brother wanted to start a fan club for the Parkland shooting suspect, but it looks like someone beat him to it.Stacks of fan mail, including love letters and suggestive photographs, have been arriving for Cruz at the Broward County Jail, reports the South Florida Sun Sentinel, which obtained copies of some of the notes.In one sent from Texas, the writer identifies herself as an 18-year-old high school senior before sharing her breast size. "Your eyes are beautiful and the freckles on your face make you so handsome," she writes.
No, Emma Gonzalez did not tear up a photo of the Constitution
A doctored animation of Parkland shooting survivor Emma Gonzalez ripping the US Constitution in two went viral on social media after Gab, a so-called "free speech social network" that features the controversial Pepe the Frog as its account image, posted it on Twitter.The tweet gathered 1,500 retweets and 2,900 likes and only after a few hours did Gab specify the fake animation was "obviously a parody/satire."The original animation is from a Teen Vogue story released March 23 featuring Gonzalez and other teen activists, as Allure & Teen Vogue communications director Jaime Ellyn Marsanico confirmed to CNN.
A doctored animation of Parkland shooting survivor Emma Gonzalez ripping the US Constitution in two went viral on social media after Gab, a so-called "free speech social network" that features the controversial Pepe the Frog as its account image, posted it on Twitter.The tweet gathered 1,500 retweets and 2,900 likes and only after a few hours did Gab specify the fake animation was "obviously a parody/satire."The original animation is from a Teen Vogue story released March 23 featuring Gonzalez and other teen activists, as Allure & Teen Vogue communications director Jaime Ellyn Marsanico confirmed to CNN.
After Parkland shooting, a worldwide 'March for Our Lives'
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — They can't buy a beer or rent a car and most aren't even old enough to vote, yet the students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have spearheaded what could become one of the largest marches in history with nearly 1 million people expected in Washington, D.C., and more than 800 sister marches from California to Japan.In the wake of a Valentine's Day shooting that killed 17, the teens have pulled all-nighters, scheduling speakers, petitioning city councils, renting stages and walking march routes with police in a grass-roots movement that has raised more than $4 million.
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — They can't buy a beer or rent a car and most aren't even old enough to vote, yet the students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have spearheaded what could become one of the largest marches in history with nearly 1 million people expected in Washington, D.C., and more than 800 sister marches from California to Japan.In the wake of a Valentine's Day shooting that killed 17, the teens have pulled all-nighters, scheduling speakers, petitioning city councils, renting stages and walking march routes with police in a grass-roots movement that has raised more than $4 million.
Florida men - one dressed in bull costume - accused of trying to burn down house using Ragu sauce
Derrick Irving, 36, and John Silva, 28, were arrested on March 13 after allegedly breaking into the home and stealing several items, including a flat-screen television, window A/C unit and vacuum.
Derrick Irving, 36, and John Silva, 28, were arrested on March 13 after allegedly breaking into the home and stealing several items, including a flat-screen television, window A/C unit and vacuum.
Marco Rubio wants daylight saving time year round
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that he's filed legislation to allow not just Florida but the entire nation to save daylight all year round.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that he's filed legislation to allow not just Florida but the entire nation to save daylight all year round.
Viacom suspended programming for 17 minutes in solidarity with student walkouts
Viacom suspended all programming on its networks for 17 minutes as students across the nation walked out of school Wednesday to protest gun violence.The suspension coincides with the National School Walkout, which started at 10 a.m. The company's networks include MTV, BET, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, among others.
Viacom suspended all programming on its networks for 17 minutes as students across the nation walked out of school Wednesday to protest gun violence.The suspension coincides with the National School Walkout, which started at 10 a.m. The company's networks include MTV, BET, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, among others.
'We want change:' Thousands of Washington students walk out of class protesting gun violence
SEATTLE -- Thousands of students in Western Washington joined youth across the country in walking out of class to protest gun violence.It was part of a nationwide school walkout Wednesday that calls for stricter gun laws following the massacre of 17 people at a Florida high school.Governor Jay Inslee appeared at Ballard High School in Seattle.
SEATTLE -- Thousands of students in Western Washington joined youth across the country in walking out of class to protest gun violence.It was part of a nationwide school walkout Wednesday that calls for stricter gun laws following the massacre of 17 people at a Florida high school.Governor Jay Inslee appeared at Ballard High School in Seattle.
Man uses sledgehammer to try to stop alleged hit-and-run driver from leaving scene
The driver of a silver Infiniti SUV tried to leave the scene of the crash when several people stepped in to try to prevent him from driving away.
The driver of a silver Infiniti SUV tried to leave the scene of the crash when several people stepped in to try to prevent him from driving away.
Human remains found behind home of Disney World employee, missing since 2015
Investigators unearthed more human remains in the backyard of a Florida home belonging to a man who disappeared three years ago. The home belongs to Disney World worker Michael Shaver.
Investigators unearthed more human remains in the backyard of a Florida home belonging to a man who disappeared three years ago. The home belongs to Disney World worker Michael Shaver.
Gun legislation passes Florida House after school massacre, goes to governor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida House passed a school safety bill Wednesday that includes new restrictions on rifle sales and a program to arm some teachers, sending the measure to the governor for his signature.The vote of 67-50 reflected a mix of Republicans and Democrats in support and opposition.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida House passed a school safety bill Wednesday that includes new restrictions on rifle sales and a program to arm some teachers, sending the measure to the governor for his signature.The vote of 67-50 reflected a mix of Republicans and Democrats in support and opposition.
Truck spills 60,000 pounds of Busch beer onto Florida interstate
A South Carolina truck driver was carrying 60,000 pounds of Busch beer on Interstate 10 in Okaloosa County, Florida, early Wednesday morning.
A South Carolina truck driver was carrying 60,000 pounds of Busch beer on Interstate 10 in Okaloosa County, Florida, early Wednesday morning.
After Parkland, even idle school threats get tough response
MINNEAPOLIS -- Fifteen students in one Florida school district are facing felony charges and prison time for making alleged threats since the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Fifteen students in one Florida school district are facing felony charges and prison time for making alleged threats since the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre.