Virtual line technology at Volcano Bay causing long waits

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Customers are keeping Universal Orlando’s new Volcano Bay waterpark filled to capacity most days, but not all visitors are pleased withRead More

Shark attacks woman in Florida Keys

SUGARLOAF KEY, Fla. (WSVN) — A woman was attacked by a shark in the Florida Keys, Saturday. The attack happened off Sugarloaf Key. The U.S.Read More

Sea level rise is accelerating in Florida, scientists warn

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Clay Henderson has lived on the same block along the Indian River in New Smyrna Beach for 34 years. LivingRead More

Hemingway look-alikes gather in Key West for annual contest

KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — About 160 stocky, white-bearded men resembling Ernest Hemingway have gathered in Florida to compete in the island city’s annual HemingwayRead More

Experts: No duty for laughing teens to rescue drowning man

MIAMI (AP) — It may be reprehensible and morally outrageous, but legal experts say a group of Florida teens had no obligation to rescue aRead More

Teens charged with throwing egg at police officer on bike

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Two Florida teens are accused of picking the wrong bicyclist to throw an egg at. The Ledger reports that the youngRead More

Report: Pro cricket may come to Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando already has a professional basketball team, and two pro soccer teams. Now, it may get a professional cricket team. TheRead More

Rehabilitated green sea turtle released off Florida Keys

MARATHON, Fla. (AP) — A rehabilitated green sea turtle has been fitted with a satellite tracking transmitter and released off the Florida Keys. The reptileRead More

Dalia Dippolito gets 16 years for trying to hire hit man to murder husband

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A former Florida escort convicted of trying to hire a hit man to murder her newlywed husband was sentencedRead More

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘Ratatouille’ rides to come to Epcot

“Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Ratatouille” fans can now rejoice as two new attractions inspired by the films will soon be coming to Walt DisneyRead More