Florida suspending any alcohol consumption at bars statewide due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.
The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.
Soldier returns to Tampa in time for Father's Day, surprises kids with heartwarming photobomb
Lt. Col. Simon McKenzie returned to Tampa after being deployed for several months, so he and his wife decided to surprise their kids with a heartwarming photobomb during a photography session.
Lt. Col. Simon McKenzie returned to Tampa after being deployed for several months, so he and his wife decided to surprise their kids with a heartwarming photobomb during a photography session.
'Godzilla' Saharan dust cloud looms over Florida
Air quality across most of the Caribbean fell to record “hazardous” levels and experts who nicknamed the event the “Godzilla dust cloud” warned people to stay indoors and use air filters if they have one.
Air quality across most of the Caribbean fell to record “hazardous” levels and experts who nicknamed the event the “Godzilla dust cloud” warned people to stay indoors and use air filters if they have one.
Gov. DeSantis announces $500 million to raise salaries of Florida teachers
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that will raise teacher's salaries. He said that he hopes this will entice more people to go into teaching and help them have a good minimum salary and meet end's meet.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that will raise teacher's salaries. He said that he hopes this will entice more people to go into teaching and help them have a good minimum salary and meet end's meet.
Coast Guard unloads more than 3 tons of cocaine in Florida
The US Coast Guard unloaded some 6,800 pounds of cocaine at Port Everglades, Florida on June 23, a week after the $100 million-plus haul was seized off the shores of Costa Rica.
The US Coast Guard unloaded some 6,800 pounds of cocaine at Port Everglades, Florida on June 23, a week after the $100 million-plus haul was seized off the shores of Costa Rica.
Woman 'devastated' to learn her cancer went from Stage 1 to Stage 4 during COVID lockdown
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
Body camera video shows arrest of man accused of stealing ambulance
Volusia County sheriff's deputies said a man was arrested after stealing an ambulance. The agency released body camera footage of the arrest on Tuesday.
Volusia County sheriff's deputies said a man was arrested after stealing an ambulance. The agency released body camera footage of the arrest on Tuesday.
Watch: Curious manatee joins beachgoers on Father's Day
A lone manatee was seen slowly moving about a Florida beach, but those enjoying the same waters didn't seem to notice.
A lone manatee was seen slowly moving about a Florida beach, but those enjoying the same waters didn't seem to notice.
With senses failing, Florida woman turns to tequila to confirm COVID suspicions
For some, losing taste and smell may be one of the only symptoms you experience after getting COVID-19. One local woman discovered that in an unusual way.
For some, losing taste and smell may be one of the only symptoms you experience after getting COVID-19. One local woman discovered that in an unusual way.
Dead iguana found in freezer at Florida pizza joint
Pizza Mambo in West Palm Beach was forced to close for a day last week following the inspection.
Pizza Mambo in West Palm Beach was forced to close for a day last week following the inspection.
Judge: Parkland school shooting trial off indefinitely due to coronavirus restrictions
A complicating factor, again related to the coronavirus, is when it would be permissible to allow possibly hundreds of prospective jurors to gather at the courthouse to be questioned about their views of one of the highest-profile cases in Florida history.
A complicating factor, again related to the coronavirus, is when it would be permissible to allow possibly hundreds of prospective jurors to gather at the courthouse to be questioned about their views of one of the highest-profile cases in Florida history.
Hundreds take part in Central Florida boat parade held in honor of President Trump
Video of the parade for President Trump showed hundreds of boats, lined with both American and Trump flags, moving through the water of Brevard County.
Video of the parade for President Trump showed hundreds of boats, lined with both American and Trump flags, moving through the water of Brevard County.
DeSantis hits back at Cuomo's plan to quarantine Floridians, asking they avoid nursing homes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit back Saturday at New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over a possible coronavirus quarantine for visitors, asking that he “not quarantine any Floridians in nursing homes.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit back Saturday at New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over a possible coronavirus quarantine for visitors, asking that he “not quarantine any Floridians in nursing homes.”
Florida man confessed to grisly murders of 2 missing George Floyd protesters found dead, court docs show
A Tallahassee man openly confessed to the murders of two women, providing grisly detail about what he did, according to newly released court documents.
A Tallahassee man openly confessed to the murders of two women, providing grisly detail about what he did, according to newly released court documents.
Mannequin wearing pig mask, police uniform discovered hanging from Florida interstate
Law enforcement officers in Jacksonville made a disturbing discovery when they found a mannequin wearing a police uniform and a pig mask hanging from Interstate 95 Saturday morning.
Law enforcement officers in Jacksonville made a disturbing discovery when they found a mannequin wearing a police uniform and a pig mask hanging from Interstate 95 Saturday morning.
Over 3,800 new coronavirus cases in reported in Florida; yet another record increase
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,822 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 89,748.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,822 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 89,748.
5 Phillies players, 3 staff members test positive for the coronavirus in Clearwater
In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.
In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.
U.S. Coast Guard rescues sea turtle tangled in crab pots near the Florida Keys
An entangled sea turtle was attached to crab pots for an unknown amount of time off the coast of Long Key. Luckily, the U.S. Coast Guard came to its rescue.
An entangled sea turtle was attached to crab pots for an unknown amount of time off the coast of Long Key. Luckily, the U.S. Coast Guard came to its rescue.
St. Pete's retired K9 'Justice' passes away after years of serving city
St. Petersburg police are mourning the loss of one of their former K9 officers.
St. Petersburg police are mourning the loss of one of their former K9 officers.
Cuomo considering quarantine for Florida visitors
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.