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TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – David Jolly, a top Democrat running for the governor’s seat in 2026, stopped by Tallahassee to share his plans for the year.Jolie says that if he is elected as the state’s next governor, he will make a huge stop to the “culture war” he sees from his current administration on the first day.”If I had the opportunity to become the next governor, the culture war would be over and they were over,” Jolie said. Jolie took part in the Capital Tiger Bay Club event in the capital, setting the stages of what comes from his campaign…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworski announced Thursday that two new real estate insurers are entering the Florida market. Since the state’s historic legislative reforms, it is the 16th and 17th insurance company based on insurance exchanges and mutual exchanges of praxies. Since the reforms, all new companies have brought over $574 million in policyholder surplus to support additional growth in the state’s real estate market. “The Florida insurance market continues to be strengthened. As new companies enter the insurance market, it will help create more competition in the market for Florida homeowners’ businesses and thus lower premiums,”…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration moved to shut down organ donation groups in Miami on Thursday, calling it a “fail” due to performance, dangerous practices and paper-like errors. The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency is one of 55 organ procurement organizations, or one of the nation’s nonprofit organizations that coordinate organ recovery from deceased donors and help match them with patients on the national transplant waiting list. Epic Universe Roller Coaster’s cause of death has been released The administration cited an investigation that discovered a 2024 incident in which an unspecified mistake caused a surgeon to decline a heart…
MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – Officials have confirmed that a bottlen-shaped dolphin became chronically ill in the Miami sea earlier this week. According to NBC affiliate WTVJ, the dolphin named Bimini passed away at the age of 26 after suffering from tracheal stenosis, a chronic condition that increases the risk of acute respiratory problems. Dolphin Company, which owns Seaquarium, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, following a USDA report stating that several dolphins were injured in conditions at the facility. In light of reports that found issues in the sea class, including inadequate care of animals and maintaining the…
ORLANDO, FL (WFLA) – The beloved gorilla of Disney’s Animal Kingdom has passed away. Gino, a 44-year-old Western Lowland gorilla, spent nearly 30 years in the park. “Gino leaves us with an incredible legacy: 14 descendants, a global contribution to the care and protection of gorillas, and the enduring memories of all the cast members and guests he inspired.” Universal dies after a 30-year-old guest rides an epic universe roller coaster Courtesy of Dr. Mark Penning through Disney’s Animal Kingdom Gino would likely turn 45 this December. “The story of Gino will continue to live in the future of his…
DANIA BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — The Broward County Human Association is looking for a man who allegedly plunged into a kennel and stole a 10-week-old puppy. According to the Humane Society, theft took place on September 12th. The shelter released surveillance video from that day. There you can see the man climbing into the kennel before climbing and leaving the building. The Humane Society said the man rode a bike with a puppy named Pebbles in his backpack. Pebble recently returned to the shelter from her foster home. There they said she was receiving medical care for tinea and parasites.…
SeaWorld Orlando is planning to open a new suspended dark ride in 2026, according to a post on the theme park’s website. Specific opening dates and locations within the park are not shown. Earlier this year, SeaWorld debuted the Expedition Odyssey, the charm of an Arctic-themed flying theatre. The new attraction features potential elements and “is an opportunity to discover breathtaking stories of stunning ecosystems, legendary marine creatures, and resilience and wonder,” according to the website. Seaworld’s annual pass holder says that you will have early access to the charm next year. Some people notice that the new ride’s name…
Orlando Science Centre has partnered with Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co. to develop three flavored coffees themed on elements of the Loch Haven Park Museum. Visitors can now purchase packages for brewing, named Tamarin Treat, Fossil Fuels and Lovebridge Brew. The 12-ounce bag is available for sale at a coffee spot that works at the second level of the Science Center for $19.99. Coffee is a source of Fair Trade Peru. “Sharing our commitment to sustainability and conservation is a big reason why we partnered with Bernie Coffee,” said Joan Newman, president and CEO of Orlando Science Center, in a…
The stories of Hannibal Square elders and community leaders are not found in most textbooks, but can be found through portraits and oral history shared at new exhibitions that focus historically on the black community. The ongoing collection of documentaries, Sage Project is releasing its third article featuring 10 portraits at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center, founded in a partnership with Crealeldé Schoolof Art. Edited by historians Fairlin Livingston and Mary Daniels, the interview adds important context and history to portraits shot in a medium-sized film by Peter Schleier. “We’ve always been respected and we respect all the elders. That’s…
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – An Epic Universe guest passed away after riding a Stardust Racer on Wednesday night, NBC affiliate Wesh announced. According to a statement from Universal, the guest was found to not respond after riding a roller coaster and was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died. A statement from a universal spokesman said: “We are working with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office after a tragic event involving guests from the Epic Universe on Wednesday night. Guests boarded the Stardust Racer and then stopped responding after being taken to the hospital where the guest later died.…