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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seminole neighbors throw birthday parade for girl overcoming cancer
Members of a Pinellas County community were not going to let their neighbor go without a birthday celebration, despite social distancing measures due to COVID-19.
Members of a Pinellas County community were not going to let their neighbor go without a birthday celebration, despite social distancing measures due to COVID-19.
Rent relief for tenants in Publix-owned shopping centers
Publix is offering rent relief to businesses operating in company-owned shopping centers.
Publix is offering rent relief to businesses operating in company-owned shopping centers.
Deputies: Florida mother shoots burglar who entered home because 'dinosaurs were chasing him'
"I guess the only explanation is watch where you're buying your weed at during this time," Sheriff Chitwood said.
"I guess the only explanation is watch where you're buying your weed at during this time," Sheriff Chitwood said.
Where is Don Lewis? Sheriff says cold case in 'Tiger King' documentary still needs 'credible' lead
A Netflix documentary has had social media buzzing for over a week, allowing viewers to dive into the story of big cat owners. But it's also raising awareness about a missing person cold case in Hillsborough County.
A Netflix documentary has had social media buzzing for over a week, allowing viewers to dive into the story of big cat owners. But it's also raising awareness about a missing person cold case in Hillsborough County.
Pandemic doesn't stop Clearwater couple of 65 years from seeing each other
Social distancing has been a change that many have had to apply to their normal routine while still finding a way to connect. When it comes to love, there seems to always be a way.
Social distancing has been a change that many have had to apply to their normal routine while still finding a way to connect. When it comes to love, there seems to always be a way.
Tampa megachurch pastor arrested after leading packed services despite 'safer-at-home' orders
The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.
The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.
Governor Abbott expands Texas travel order
Abbott has now changed the mandatory self-quarantine to include travelers coming from Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and the states of California, Louisiana and Washington.
Abbott has now changed the mandatory self-quarantine to include travelers coming from Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and the states of California, Louisiana and Washington.
DeSantis doesn't want cruise ship with sick passengers, 4 dead to dock in South Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't want a cruise ship where four people died and others are sick to dock in his state, saying Monday that the state does not have the capacity to treat outsiders.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't want a cruise ship where four people died and others are sick to dock in his state, saying Monday that the state does not have the capacity to treat outsiders.
Have a tip? The Hillsborough sheriff wants to know what happened to former husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO
The sheriff of Hillsborough County is taking advantage of the popularity around Netflix's new documentary, "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," and asking for any tips that can lead to information on what happened to the husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO.
The sheriff of Hillsborough County is taking advantage of the popularity around Netflix's new documentary, "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," and asking for any tips that can lead to information on what happened to the husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO.
Tampa megachurch crowded with worshipers, despite social distancing orders
Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.
Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.
Sheriff: Man coughs on Florida deputy, claims he has COVID-19
A Florida man is facing charges that he threatened and assaulted an officer after he coughed on a deputy and said he had the coronavirus, according to authorities.
A Florida man is facing charges that he threatened and assaulted an officer after he coughed on a deputy and said he had the coronavirus, according to authorities.
Amazon employee in Ruskin tests positive for COVID-19
According to Amazon, one of its employees at its Ruskin warehouse tested positive for COVID-19.
According to Amazon, one of its employees at its Ruskin warehouse tested positive for COVID-19.
Florida man warning others after getting fake coronavirus stimulus check in mail
The fake check has the line 'Stimulus Relief Program' printed in the top left corner and is made out for more than $3,000.
The fake check has the line 'Stimulus Relief Program' printed in the top left corner and is made out for more than $3,000.
Polk deputies: Man killed girlfriend and man she moved into house 3 days after bonding out of jail
Kenyatta Bellamy confessed to killing his live-in girlfriend and the man she moved into the house three days after bonding out of the Osceola County jail, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Kenyatta Bellamy confessed to killing his live-in girlfriend and the man she moved into the house three days after bonding out of the Osceola County jail, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Elderly Tampa couple separated while assisted living facility locked down due to COVID-19
Betty and Steve Sanchez have been together for more than 50 years. But with assisted living facilities across the country on lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this has been the longest the couple has ever been apart.
Betty and Steve Sanchez have been together for more than 50 years. But with assisted living facilities across the country on lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this has been the longest the couple has ever been apart.