Florida deputy dies from COVID-19

A sergeant with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office passed away from COVID-19, according to a post on the agency’s Facebook page.

Miami mayor first in Florida to donate plasma after surviving COVID-19

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez became the first in Florida to become a convalescent plasma donor on April 3, after recovering from the novel coronavirus.

Florida ranks second in nation for COVID-19 testing

On Saturday, the Florida Department of Health announced more than 100,000 Floridians have been successfully tested for COVID-19.

Florida man accused of brutalizing, baking dog

Vicasso Lara, 24, is accused of brutalizing a dog and baking it in an oven, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Deputies arrested Lara Friday and charged him with animal torture. 

Florida deputy loses battle with COVID-19

Deputy Shannon Bennett has served with the sheriff's office for 12 years. 

Seamstress changes business from making prom dresses to face masks

The demand for face masks is high and is expected to increase with a new advisory from the Centers for Disease Control. One professional seamstress is making masks for healthcare providers and others.

Florida troopers see hike in speeders with fewer cars on roadways

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol say they are pulling over several drivers due to speeding. They say these drivers are taking advantage of fewer cars on the roadway.

Man gains access to Florida class being held on Zoom, exposes himself, district says

Earlier this week, the FBI warned the nation of so-called "Zoom-bombing," or video hacking, as more people have turned to video-teleconferencing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nurses gather to pray on rooftops during coronavirus pandemic

As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.

Toddler rescued after Amber Alert search ends in crash on I-4; suspect in in custody after stand-off with police

A toddler who was the subject of an Amber Alert in both Florida and Georgia has been rescued by authorities in the Tampa Bay area and the man accused of taking him and killing three people in Georgia is in custody following a stand-off with police. 

Trump says US will help passengers on cruise ships floating off Florida coast

The president says the United States will help people who are sick and stuck on a cruise ship that has been stranded for weeks after an outbreak of COVID-19.

Tampa megachurch pastor cancels Sunday services, says he fears for congregation's safety

The embattled Tampa megachurch pastor who was arrested Monday after leading packed church services the day before -- despite social distancing orders from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office -- says he is canceling this coming Sunday's services.

Tampa megachurch pastor says his arrest sparks debate over First Amendment

Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne says he’s now receiving death threats. He even claims the River at Tampa Bay Church’s outdoor sign has been become a shooting target, something the sheriff denies.

Viral photo shows nurse separated from family due to coronavirus concerns

For the last few weeks, Kyle McBride has only been seeing his wife and four children though glass -- either a window or a computer screen.

Governor DeSantis issues 'stay-at-home' order for Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a 'stay-at-home' order for the entire state to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The order will go into effect at midnight tomorrow and will last for the next 30 days, the governor announced Wednesday.

Cast members still raise American flag in closed Walt Disney World theme park

Florida's theme parks may still be closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that isn't stopping cast members at Walt Disney World from continuing to raise the American flag in the Magic Kingdom.