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Bioluminescence season: Blue-glowing natural wonder lights up waters off Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — Natural magic is back on Florida’s East Coast in the form of single-celled organisms called dinoflagellates, which light up waters in bright blue hues.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 18, 2022

A day at the beach: How to save money on parking, food and rentals on South Florida shores

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Those of us in Florida are lucky to have access to a free amenity that makes many Americans jealous: the beach.

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2022

Disney’s newest cruise ship grants pricey Wish

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Disney Wish, the first new ship in the Disney Cruise Line in 10 years, heads out of Port Canaveral for its first trip July 14 — a sold-out cruise to the Bahamas. The tricked-out ship will ferry families on three- and four-day excursions on a…

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2022

When can we stop worrying about COVID-19? Not yet, experts say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Scientists have suggested that once vaccines and treatment for COVID-19 became widely available, a surge might not require more than the basic precautions practiced during flu season. With the development of vaccines, pre-exposure treatment such as Evushield and post-exposure treatment such as Paxlovid, it’s natural to ask…

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 17, 2022

Mike Bianchi: UCF AD: ‘We’ve allowed education to be devalued in college sports’

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF athletics director Terry Mohajir’s voice begins to rise.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 17, 2022

Orioles beat Rays, 6-4, as Adley Rutschman’s pinch-hit home run ties game before Ryan Mountcastle wins it in 11th

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As much as the Orioles’ fanbase begged for him to join the club’s major league roster and has since pleaded to watch him every day, Adley Rutschman won’t catch every game. Baltimore’s roster construction will likely keep the face of the franchise from the designated hitter…

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2022

Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on oxycodone charge

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Rapper Kodak Black was arrested Friday on charges of trafficking in oxycodone and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, according to court documents.

Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022

Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier dealing with emotions of season potentially being over

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Center fielder Kevin Kiermaier acknowledged Saturday that his season — and potentially his Rays career — could be over due to his left hip issue.

Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022

Recalled Florida ice cream had Listeria in 16 of 17 tested flavors, officials say

TAMPA, Fla. — Sixteen flavors of Sarasota-produced ice cream linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak contained the bacteria, Florida officials have confirmed.

Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022

A new shooting game at Florida theme park stirs questions

ORLANDO, Fla. — A new addition to the Wheel at ICON Park allowing riders to shoot at targets from above has some questioning its sensibility amid a spate of mass shootings throughout the country.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 16, 2022