Alligator measuring 11 feet breaks into Florida resident’s home through window
An alligator measuring 11 feet broke into the home of a resident of Clearwater, Florida on Thursday night through a low window in their kitchen.
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Disney World fire department understaffed, warns union
Firefighters at Walt Disney World say understaffing poses a safety risk as the Florida theme park resort grows even bigger with this year’s openings of a new Star Wars land and air gondolas.
Ariana Grande says postponed tour dates were due to tomato allergy
Ariana Grande has revealed the reason she was forced to postpone two concerts through illness was because of a tomato allergy.
Ariana Grande ‘beyond devastated’ after cancelling concerts due to illness
Ariana Grande said she is “beyond devastated” after having to cancel two concerts due to illness.
Serial killer who murdered 10 women executed in Florida
A serial killer who terrorised Florida with a 1984 spree that claimed the lives of 10 women has been executed.
Bobcat poked down after climbing electrical pole in Florida
Remarkable pictures show the moment a bobcat had to be coaxed down from the top of an electrical pole.
‘Miracle’ as 143 survive after plane crashes into Florida river
A chartered jet carrying 143 people from the US military base in Cuba tried to land in a thunderstorm in north Florida and ended up in the river next to Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
Plane crashes into Florida river at end of runway
A charter plane carrying 143 people has ended up in a Florida river at the end of a runway, though no critical injuries or deaths were reported.
Florida fire department rescues dog with head stuck in cinder block
A Rottweiler puppy named Fifi has been rescued by fire services after her head was caught in a cinder block in Florida.
Man pretending to be traffic cop pulls over undercover officer
A man who was pretending to be a police officer pulled over a motorist – only to discover he was an undercover cop.
‘World’s deadliest bird’ kills owner after fall
A large, flightless bird killed its owner when it attacked him after he fell, authorities in Florida have said.
Community rallies to buy 20-year-old raising her five siblings a new car
A 20-year-old woman who is raising her five younger siblings after they lost their parents to cancer has been gifted a new car.
Record-breaking pregnant python captured in Florida
A record-breaking snake has been caught and removed from a national park in America.
Sick Aberdeen boy, 9, gets trip of a lifetime with national charity
A poorly Aberdeen boy who has battled a heart defect since birth has been given the holiday of a lifetime from a national charity.
Sir Elton John cancels US concert on his farewell tour with an ear infection
Sir Elton John cancelled a sold-out US concert on his farewell tour due to an ear infection.
Sam Smith in ‘deeply emotional’ visit to scene of Pulse nightclub terror attack
Sam Smith paid an emotional visit to Pulse nightclub in Orlando to pay tribute to the victims of a massacre at the venue.
XXXTentacion’s mother shares a picture of the rapper’s tomb
XXXTentacion’s mother has shared a picture of the late rapper’s tomb.
Watch: Man clings to front of ex-girlfriend’s car driving at 70mph
A man has been filmed clinging to a car being driven at 70mph on a motorway in Florida.
Lil Uzi Vert calls for celebrities to help in setting up anti-gun violence fund
Lil Uzi Vert has called on celebrities for help in setting up a fund to aid families of those killed by gun violence.
Rapper XXXTentacion, 20, has died after being shot in Florida, police confirm
Rapper XXXTentacion has died after being shot in Florida, police have said.
Baby’s first holiday: Cruising with Disney
From endless encounters with Donald Duck and co, to exploring Nemo’s Reef and seeing off Captain Hook as fireworks fill the sky – life on board the Disney Dream, which evokes liners of years gone by with its dark blue hull and gold detail, promises to be a full-scale fairytale adventure.
Minions helping solo Dec out ahead of Takeaway’s Florida finale
Declan Donnelly has teamed up with a group of minions ahead of the series finale of Saturday Night Takeaway.
US stars give backing to Florida shooting survivors’ gun control march
Celebrities have shown their support for students who survived a shooting in Florida as they announced they planned to hold a march in Washington DC to call for more gun controls.
Jimmy Kimmel attacks Donald Trump over response to ‘senseless’ Florida shooting
Jimmy Kimmel has criticised Donald Trump for doing “worse than nothing” over gun violence.
Peterhead couple facing huge medical bills in Florida hope to return home soon
A couple stranded in Florida facing a £10,500 medical bill hope to return home to Peterhead this weekend.
Friends rally round after Peterhead couple’s dream holiday turned into a nightmare
A north-east couple are facing spiralling medical costs of £11,000 after becoming stranded in Florida.
Major drive to market north golf courses in Florida
After a highly successful year in 2017, when record numbers of golfers visited the Highlands, the drive to build on the momentum of the past 12 months will continue at the first major industry trade show of 2018.
Celebrating our Cruise Week – fly, stay and cruise from less than £115 per person per day
Over this past week, we've featured a host of new and exclusive cruise travel offers as part of Press & Journal Travel's Cruise Week.
North-east family create bunker at Disney World as Hurricane Irma looms
A north-east family turned a Disney World laundry room into an emergency bunker as the strongest hurricane in history battered Florida last night.
Sunderland chief jets to Florida for crunch talks with Derek McInnes
Sunderland's managing director has jetted out to the US today to hold crunch talks with Dons manager Derek McInnes, according to reports.
Golfer Tiger Woods charged with driving under the influence in Florida
Golfer Tiger Woods was arrested this morning and charged with driving under the influence.
North-east tourism bosses on mission to pull in more cruise ships
Tourism officials will travel to Florida next week on a mission to attract more cruise ships to the north-east.