New Florida head coach Jon Sumrall and ESPN talent Dan Orlovsky are in an online feud over *checks notes* feet. Sumrall’s wife, Ginny, started the situation when she revealed her husband’s “favorite extra thing to do” is get pedicures every other week. The interview quickly went viral and soon made its way on ESPN’s “Get … Read more
The “Prince of Darkness” has come back — to haunt theme park guests. Famed musician Ozzy Osbourne, who died in 2025, is getting his own Halloween Horror Nights haunted house at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, Universal announced Wednesday. The announcement comes days after the first anniversary of the rocker’s death at 76. … Read more
Nine-banded armadillos are a common sight across the southern US. You’ll find them digging in flower beds and underneath your porch. Sometimes, unfortunately, they unsuccessfully attempt to cross a busy road. They are, for the most part, harmless. But experts say the adorable armored creatures may be the culprit behind a rising number of cases … Read more
One of Florida’s most iconic roller coasters is preparing for its final ride after more than three decades, sparking a wave of nostalgia among theme-park enthusiasts. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently shared that Kumba will permanently close Aug. 2 after 33 years in operation, marking the end of one of the park’s best known attractions. When … Read more
They’re getting more beach for their buck. Hitting exotic sands can come as a gut-punch to one’s savings this summer, as travel costs have skyrocketed since 2025, forcing 52% of frequent flyers to forgo a getaway this year. Budgeted globetrotters, however, need not sweat nor fret as the world’s top 10 most luxurious, affordable stays have just been revealed via … Read more
As Ernest Hemingway’s birthday rolls around each July, Florida bars from Key West to Miami Beach shake mojitos in tribute to the Nobel Prize-winning author. But Hemingway scholars say one of the writer’s most enduring cocktail legends is probably just that — a legend. “His connection to the mojito is probably more myth than reality,” said Mark … Read more
There are blue skies for the grays of the tristate. Living out one’s golden years in New Jersey and New York is as good as gold, reveals a new ranking that rates both East Coast Edens in the top five best states for growing old in the US. The twilight life tastes sweeter in the … Read more
When the original founders of Hooters took back control of the iconic restaurant chain last year after its corporate bankruptcy, they promised to return it to its roots. That meant dialing back what founding member and Hooters Inc. CEO Neil Kiefer described as an oversexualized image, reemphasizing the food and hospitality, and broadening the brand’s appeal to families and … Read more
One former Giants fan favorite is getting a ring this year. Maybe two, if he’s lucky. Patriots quarterback Tommy DeVito and girlfriend Michayla Anja got engaged on Wednesday, he confirmed with an Instagram post Thursday night. DeVito, 27, wore a white shirt, beige pants and Nikes as he got down on one knee while Anja … Read more
Snakes on a plain? A Florida pizzeria owner is redefining the term “exotic pet trade” by accepting captured Burmese pythons as payment for a pie. “I’m the first place in the world to accept python as currency,” Dustin Crum, owner of Wildman’s Pizza, Pasta and Python in Everglades City, told NBC News of his bizarre … Read more
Disney fans who dream of ditching the daytime crowds are about to get their wish. Walt Disney World is quietly giving eligible guests exclusive after-hours access to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this fall — offering a rare chance to hop aboard some of the resort’s biggest attractions long after everyone else has headed for the exits. … Read more
Check your receipts, because a restaurant might be charging a fee before you even order. A restaurant in Tampa, Florida, recently came under fire after a guest spotted a “venue fee” on her check. The restaurant — RO in Hyde Park — tacked on a 3% fee, a surcharge that was not posted anywhere on … Read more
A Spanish travel influencer recently shared his experience at one of the most unique “hotels” that can be found in the Pacific Ocean between Florida and Cuba. Ruben Holgado, a 23-year-old from Barcelona, shared a lengthy video on his YouTube channel in May, which amassed more than 896,000 views, where he calls it the “most … Read more
Walt Disney’s forgotten plane is getting its happily ever after. The late entertainment titan’s company aircraft — affectionately known as “Mickey Mouse One” — has been restored to its 1960s glory after spending years crumbling in the Florida heat and humidity, according to the Orange County Register. The Palm Springs Air and Space Museum has completed work … Read more
Skipping school may finally pay off. High school grads in Florida find a new passion — or path — after graduation instead of a four-year college or trade as…a customer service rep? The state passed law HB 1343, allowing Florida grads to meet licensure requirements to be an insurance customer representative right out of high … Read more
What started as a simple scrape has turned into a medical nightmare for one Florida teen. After swimming at a park in Niceville, Florida, 17-year-old Joziah Thompson got what was initially a minor scratch on his leg. Only two days later, he was rushed to the hospital with a red, swollen leg, where doctors confirmed … Read more
A Florida mother and her daughter sued Campbell’s after eating SpaghettiOs that they claim were contaminated by worms or parasites, and therefore unfit to eat. In a complaint filed on Tuesday, Mary Hubbard said she discovered the alleged contamination around June 6, 2024, after she and her daughter, known as P.L., began eating SpaghettiOs at their … Read more
A traumatized 6-year-old Florida girl claimed she was repeatedly sexually assaulted by another student at her ultra-expensive private Christian school – but the posh academy kicked her out and slapped the youngster’s family with a ruthless lawsuit. The kindergartner’s parents sued Creation Village World School in Celebration for failing to protect their daughter, who was … Read more
The city once dubbed America’s meth capital has landed on yet another bizarre ranking — and this time, it’s downright disgusting. Fresno — already enjoying a strange little redemption tour through national rankings — was named California’s sweatiest city in a new Waterboy study. The hydration brand analyzed 30 years of NOAA climate data across 80 major US … Read more
More than a year after setting the box office ablaze, Warner Bros.’ critical and commercial hit “Sinners” will be coming to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights. Universal Studios announced the new attraction in a press release, while debuting a teaser video, key art and shots of merchandise fans will be able to acquire when the … Read more