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Have shark attacks increased in Florida? Expert says no
A shark bit a child last week near Crandon Park, off Key Biscayne, leaving him with a minor superficial wound to his leg, just days after a man spearfishing off Key West was badly bitten by a bull shark. These are just two of the latest shark attacks that have...
Bainum Family Foundation commits $100 million to early education
The Bainum Family Foundation has announced a five-year, $100 million commitment to early childhood education. The largest investment in the history of the foundation will expand its geographic reach beyond Florida and Washington, D.C. Through initiatives including WeVision EarlyEd, the foundation will use its resources to define ideal child care and make it real for families now and in the future. Moreover, the funding will provide grantees and partners with the stability they need to support young children and their families while advancing transformative ideas and solutions to pave the way toward a more equitable future.
Disney World’s Dip in Attendance Is Costing Cast Members Their Jobs
By all accounts, the Walt Disney World Resort crowds have been way down this summer. If you look at a crowd calendar, they would be anywhere from a three to a five, low for this time of year. Attendance at Disney parks is down this summer for several reasons, including...
Many Florida Republicans believe Senator Marco Rubio to be a top contender for the job of Secretary of State
SEATTLE - We all heard the phrase "when one door closes, another opens," and for 53-year-old Senator from Florida Marco Rubio, the popular saying could not be more true. Eight years ago, he missed out on the chance of being elected as the Republican presidential nominee for 2016. More recently, many people believed Rubio was a top candidate to be Donald Trump's running mate for the 2024 elections, which eventually went to Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. But Florida Republicans argue that there is another door that could open for Rubio, as they see him as top contender for another high-profile job in a future Trump administration.
Florida Republican Party chair says RNC reenergized party: "People are fired up"
MIAMI — The Republican Party reenergized this past week at the Republican National Convention, where former President Donald Trump spoke for the first time since surviving an assassination attempt.CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede spoke with Evan Power, the chair of the Republican Party of Florida, at the convention in Milwaukee just before Trump's speech.Guest: Evan Power/Chair of the Republican Party of Florida
Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories. Glenwood Myers can still vividly recollect his life in great detail. "Well, well, well. I don’t know where the years went....
Central Florida Man Busted after Facebook Marketplace Ad Leads to Stolen Equipment
A Central Florida man was busted after a Facebook Marketplace ad leads to thousands of dollars worth of stolen property. Through investigative means, detectives discovered that 49-year-old Moises Lopez, the seller, was associated with another individual involved in construction thefts. On July 9th, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives investigating a...
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