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.

Video shows rare albino dolphin baby in Clearwater

Caitlin Mackey was at the Clearwater Basin Marina when she spotted three dolphins swimming next to the seawall -- including an extremely rare, all-white calf.

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.

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.

Florida school superintendent arrested for perjury over Parkland shooting investigation

The superintendent of the Florida school district where 17 students and staff died in a 2018 high school massacre was arrested Wednesday after investigators said he lied to a grand jury investigating events surrounding the shooting.

Deputies: Puppy found with mouth taped shut in Florida parking lot

"It disgusts me that an innocent puppy was left alone in a vehicle, unable to eat, breathe, or drink," said Sheriff Carmine Marceno.

Giant manta ray spotted near St. Petersburg

The giant manta ray is largest ray in the world -- and one of them was spotted just 50 feet away from the shores of St. Petersburg.

Video shows manatee giving birth to calf in Siesta Key canal

Bystanders saw a manatee in a Siesta Key canal that appeared to be in distress -- only to soon realize she was actually giving birth.

Iguana breaks into South Florida home, trashes woman's room

A South Florida woman came home to find her house had been broken into and her room had been trashed. She soon realized that an iguana had invaded her home.