Special Olympics

Six members of Haitian delegation to Special Olympics USA Games reported missing

Joe Byrnes

Osceola County sheriff's officials say they don't suspect foul play.

Vaccine mandate no longer a hurdle to Special Olympics participation

Danielle Prieur

The Special Olympics have begun in Florida without an originally planned vaccine mandate in place that would have blocked some athletes from competing.

In this file photo, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo gestures as speaks to supporters and members of the media before a bill signing by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Nov. 18, 2021, in Brandon, Fla.

Special Olympics drops vaccine requirement after Florida threatens a $27M fine

News Service of Florida

After the state threatened to impose a $27.5 million fine, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday that the Special Olympics USA Games will not have a COVID-19 vaccination requirement this week in Orlando.

Special Olympics Florida partners with Publix to support athletes in Florida and beyond

Tara Calligan

As Special Olympics Florida gears up for its 50th Anniversary, learn how the Torch Icon Campaign brings together Publix associates, customers, and local communities to support more than 60,000 Special Olympics athletes in Florida and beyond.

Polar Plunge participants wait to enter the pool at Adventure Island on Saturday, March 23.

Dozens Take On A Florida-Style 'Polar Plunge' For Special Olympics Florida

Ashley Lisenby

Teams and costume-clad swimmers walked, ran and jumped into the 'cold' waters of Adventure Island on Saturday as part of the first Tampa Polar Plunge...