NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
NBA to paint 'Black Lives Matter' on courts in Orlando arenas, report says
In an effort to continue talking about social justice and racial inequality, the league will paint the phrase inside both sidelines, a report states.
In an effort to continue talking about social justice and racial inequality, the league will paint the phrase inside both sidelines, a report states.
FDLE: 8-year-old Tallahassee boy at center of Amber Alert found safe
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued an Amber Alert for an 8-year-old Leon County boy Monday evening, but they say he has since been found safe.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued an Amber Alert for an 8-year-old Leon County boy Monday evening, but they say he has since been found safe.
'White power' flare-up in retirement haven reveals tensions
Those tensions, though, flared two weeks ago during a golf-cart parade for President Donald Trump's birthday in which a man shouted, “White Power,” when confronted by anti-Trump protesters. A video clip of that confrontation in America’s largest retirement community was tweeted approvingly by Trump last weekend and then taken down.
Those tensions, though, flared two weeks ago during a golf-cart parade for President Donald Trump's birthday in which a man shouted, “White Power,” when confronted by anti-Trump protesters. A video clip of that confrontation in America’s largest retirement community was tweeted approvingly by Trump last weekend and then taken down.
Patriots owner's prostitution case heads to appellate court
Prosecutors charging New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with buying sex from massage parlor prostitutes are trying to save their case.
Prosecutors charging New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with buying sex from massage parlor prostitutes are trying to save their case.
200 Florida doctors pen open letter to Jacksonville mayor, calling RNC 'medically disrespectful'
Across Florida, hundreds of doctors are adding their signatures to a letter over the decision to hold the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.
Across Florida, hundreds of doctors are adding their signatures to a letter over the decision to hold the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will not make face masks mandatory, says it would 'backfire'
He advised residents to continue to be vigilant and avoid crowds if you can.
He advised residents to continue to be vigilant and avoid crowds if you can.
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.”