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Stephen King Criticizes DeSantis For Red Tide, COVID-19 Surge

Outspoken horror writer Stephen King criticized Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis for his handling of the state's COVID-19 surge and the red tide affecting the Tampa Bay area on Twitter Monday.

3 Disney Employees Among 17 Suspects In Child Sex Sting: Deputies

Adults from Orlando, California and Polk County drove to meet teenagers they chatted with online for sex. The kids were undercover cops.

Red Tide Testing Facility Opens At Mote Aquaculture Research Park

A ribbon cutting led by Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated the opening of a red tide mitigation technologies testing facility — the first of its kind — at the Mote Aquaculture Research Park in Sarasota Tuesday.

Walt Disney World Annual Passes Will Return For 50th Anniversary

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Walt Disney World Resort suspended its annual pass program. Now, more than a year later, visitors will have this option once again, possibly this fall.

Rescued Male Seahorse Named For Clearwater Olympian Bobby Finke

The staff of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium couldn't think of a better tribute to the rescued seahorse who surprised staff by unexpectedly giving birth to a herd of seahorse babies. They decided to name him "Bobby" after Clearwater native and Countryside High School graduate Bobby Finke, 21.

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