All 175 Florida State Parks closed until further notice
Late Sunday night, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced all state parks will close until further notice starting Monday, March 23.
Maryland boy uses $600 of savings to make coronavirus care packages for seniors, feed 90 students
A 7-year-old used the money he saved up to help those in need as a way to overcome fear with acts of love.
Minnesota man visits elderly father through window, as COVID-19 prohibits in-person visits
As nursing homes across Minnesota implement strict visitation restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak, people are getting creative with how to spend time with their loved ones.
Penguins take 'field trip' around empty Chicago aquarium closed over COVID-19 concerns
Penguins at Shedd Aquarium went on a “field trip” around the aquarium after it closed its doors for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida woman encounters massive hissing alligator in the Everglades
A woman in the Everglades had an up-close (and perhaps too-close) encounter with a massive, hissing alligator -- and she has the video to prove it.
Chick-fil-A is going to start selling bottles of its signature sauce – only in Florida
Soon, Chick-fil-A will be selling its special sauce by the bottle. They are testing out the product in Florida stores, starting between April and May.
Tennessee school employee comes in contact with coronavirus patient – and parents aren’t taking any chances
Officials announced two more novel coronavirus patients in Tennessee on Monday, bringing the state’s total cases to six. Residents are doing what they can to avoid becoming the next statistic.
Brother takes little sister to dad-daughter dance after father stands her up for second year in a row
A 7-year-old was stood up by her father for her school’s dad-daughter, luckily her big brother came to the rescue.
Health official licks finger moments after warning people during coronavirus press conference
During a coronavirus press conference, the director of a California county health department did something so many people do every single day, but it was also something she had just warned the public to not do -- she licked her finger before turning a page.
Giant pink flamingo to greet travelers at Tampa International Airport
Travelers coming and going through Tampa International Airport will soon be greeted by a 21-foot pink flamingo.
Single dad adopts 13-year-old left at hospital by adoptive parents
"A dad and U.S citizen in just two weeks can’t describe in words the joy in my heart and house after a long long journey."
After three years of construction, the new St. Pete Pier has a grand opening date: May 30
Finally, the long-awaited St. Pete Pier has an grand opening date, city officials announced Thursday morning. An event to introduce the new landmark to the public will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
Homeowner uses motion-activated sprinkler with 'impressive amount of pressure' to thwart thieves
A California homeowner set up a motion-activated sprinkler to deter potential thieves in her neighborhood.
New York homes covered in ice, resemble 'Frozen' after storm brings strong winds, lake-effect snow
After temperatures dipped below freezing on Wednesday, days of persistent strong winds and heavy waves blew the water from Lake Erie ashore, encasing several homes in Hamburg, New York in ice.
Babies leap into the world at Tampa hospitals on Leap Day
Tampa hospitals welcomed more than a dozen Leap Day babies into the world on Saturday.
Blind pug and his seeing-eye chihuahua in need of forever home
The Colorado Pug Rescue is hoping some kind folks will help with donations and perhaps provide these best friends with a forever home.
Photo of dog keeping boy company during time-out goes viral
“I couldn't be mad long because it was just so cute how Peyton wrapped his arm around Dash. When Peyton had to go to time-out, I think Dash knew he needed his buddy.”
Unimpressed newborn is an entire mood in viral photo
A newborn baby in Brazil showed she wasn't in the mood to be born in a viral Facebook photo.
Ryan Newman released from hospital days after Daytona 500 crash, racing team says
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman has been released from the hospital just days after he was injured during a last-lap crash at the Daytona 500.
Toddler hugs pizza delivery driver, not knowing he recently lost his daughter
A Rhode Island family's doorbell camera captured a touching moment, where their young son hugged their pizza delivery driver.