Tropical storm force winds reached as far as 140 miles from the storm's centre, and a wind gust of 57 mph was recorded at Sand Key in the Florida Keys.
Disney has committed to investing at least $8 billion in the resort over the next decade, and a total investment of $17 billion over the next 10 to 20 years.
The deluge battered southern Florida, blocking roads, stranding vehicles, forcing flight delays and cancellations at airports.
Trump's MAGA supporters have expressed their outrage, describing the entire trial as "rigged" and accusing the jury, judge, and bailiff of corruption.
A recently unsealed court ruling reveals that U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell questioned how former President Donald Trump could have failed to notice that he had highly sensitive documents in his bedroom at Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Authorities express concern over the possibility of more casualties, highlighting a "high probability" of additional fatalities.
At least 11 people lost their lives in a series of shooting incidents across the United States over the Mother's Day weekend.
Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump met in Miami to discuss potential collaboration during the general election, setting aside their past feud
The announcement from Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.) came shortly after the filing deadline for candidates looking to fill his seat in the district, located east of Orlando.
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis and Oklahoma's State Superintendent Ryan Walters have both announced their states' refusal to adhere to the Biden administration's updated Title IX regulations, which include protections for gender identity.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Tuesday that tightens the state's law, restricting numerous books and classroom materials subject to challenges within school districts.
The state's Supreme Court upheld Florida's existing 15-week abortion ban, thereby activating a six-week abortion ban passed by the state legislators last year. The law will be implemented within 30 days.
HB3, the bill signed by Governor DeSantis, mandates social media companies to remove existing accounts of children under 14. Failure to comply could result in lawsuits filed on behalf of the underage user, with potential damages of up to $10,000, as outlined in the legislation.
Accompanying her will be some family members of the victims who are advocating for tougher gun control legislation.
A child under age 5 is the youngest so far to be infected in the outbreak.
The controversial legislation seeks to protect children's mental health against the "addictive features" of such platforms, amid fears over online dangers including from sexual predators, cyber bullying and teen suicide.
The private jet plane attempted to make an emergency landing after experiencing dual engine failure and crashed onto Interstate 75 near Naples.
The study, commissioned by Disney, shows how the company contributes with jobs, taxes and businesses in the state.
Duke Energy announced plans Friday to develop a cutting-edge energy system facility on the outskirts of Orlando.
Hurricane Idalia intensified to a Category 3 before slamming into Florida's Big Bend, bringing a strong storm surge and heavy winds and rains to the state. Idalia is projected to weaken to a tropical storm before crossing Georgia and South Carolina to the Atlantic Ocean.
Residents along Florida's west coast were under orders to evacuate Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Idalia's arrival, as forecasters said the storm was strengthening over an exceptionally warm Gulf of Mexico and would likely become "extremely dangerous" before landfall.
A lottery player in the US state of Florida won a record $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday, the lottery announced.