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DeLand historian searching for a permanent location to display World War II tugboat
DeLand, Fla. – A trip down the St. Johns River can be like going back in time. And for Dan Friend, the clock stops in 1944. Friend sat at the front of a pontoon boat as it glided across the glassy surface of Lake Beresford in DeLand. “It’s always...
Motorcyclist killed after colliding with driver making U-turn in Lakeland, deputies say
LAKELAND, Fla. - A 44-year-old Mulberry man died after a crash in north Lakeland on Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Officials say 33-year-old Shannon Lally of Polk City was driving a black 2001 Mustang around 6:20 p.m. Lally had just picked up her daughter at the school bus stop on Melody Lane at the intersection with Deen Still Road and was headed home, according to deputies.
NASCAR Cup Series Fans Reply To Harrison Burton Shocking Kyle Busch, Claiming Coke Zero Sugar 400 At Daytona International Speedway
NASCAR Cup Series driver Harrison Burton paced the crowded field one lap during Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugary 400, the final one, leading to his first career victory and Wood Brothers Racing’s 100th circuit title. Kyle Busch, who remains winless during a Cup campaign for the first time...
Raccoon with head trapped in jar has Wild Florida Rescue racing to save animal: 'Time is of the essence'
PALM BAY, Fla. - Wild Florida Rescue is working around the clock to try and help a raccoon with its head trapped in a jar. The raccoon has been stuck for five days. It has been seen several times in the Compound of Palm Bay but hasn’t been brought to safety. Rescuers are working overnight to save the animal.
Clear the Shelters: Humane Society nearly double capacity, urgently needs adoptions
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Animals are everywhere at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, but space for them to stay is hard to find. “It’s been a really tough time for us," said Liz Smokowski, the humane society's CEO. "We like to average around 170 animals in the shelter at once, and right now, we’re over 300."
Defense, special teams spark Buchholz win
Booster Stadium in Ocala has proven to be a tough place to play for the Buchholz football team. Two years ago, it took a 37-yard field goal by Reed Rousseau with 14 seconds to play to snap a four-game road losing streak against Vanguard. But on Friday night, the defense...
Central Florida Deputy Arrested for Video Voyeurism
A 26-year-old Central Florida deputy is under arrest for video voyeurism following an investigation. On May 6, 2024, the Tampa Police Department began investigating a cyber tip, which led them to discover Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy Justin DiBiase, a deputy in the DUI Unit, illegally recorded victims in the bathroom of his residence in June 2021.
Orlando Encourages Post-Election Environmental Responsibility with Recycling Initiative
The City of Orlando is calling on its residents to be environmentally conscious when disposing of political paraphernalia post-election. Stepping beyond the ballot, citizens are encouraged to recycle their campaign signs and stands at designated collection sites throughout the area. This initiative, aimed at reducing landfill waste, uses recycled materials to create cleaner, alternative energy sources, as per the city's press release.
Review: Universal Orlando’s Mega Movie Parade
Universal Orlando is bringing the 80s back big. Between the wonderfully detailed tribute store and the absolutely incredible Cinesational, which we reviewed here, Universal is embracing its roots and putting the company’s fan favorite franchises back in the spotlight. The newest and final offering in the summer entertainment repertoire is the Universal Mega Movie Parade, which officially debuted last month after a brief period of technical rehearsals.
Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 393 (Ivanhoe Park Lager Haus)
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts alone and do not reflect the official policy or position of Bungalower Media, our readers, or our advertisers. For Episode 393, Jon and Brendan head to Ivanhoe Park Lager Haus on Orange Blossom Trail. We’re not on...
SeaWorld Sued: Controversial Florida Park Accused of “Unlawful” Tactic That Affects Most Guests
SeaWorld Orlando has been sued over its “deceptive and lawful” tactics. When it comes to theme park controversies, SeaWorld Orlando is pretty prolific. The biggest is, of course, Blackfish (2013). Shedding light on the lives of killer whales in captivity at marine parks, it converted a whole new generation of animal activists.
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