Report: Ultra Music Festival in Miami postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus
The Ultra Music Festival slated to happen later this month in Miami has been canceled, according to media reports, as city leaders previously expressed concerns over the three-day mass gathering amid fears that the new coronavirus could spread.
The Ultra Music Festival slated to happen later this month in Miami has been canceled, according to media reports, as city leaders previously expressed concerns over the three-day mass gathering amid fears that the new coronavirus could spread.
Infant dies after mother says she fell asleep while breastfeeding, North Port police say
North Port police are investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.
North Port police are investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.
Florida bill targets 'phony baloney' use of emotional support animals
Under the proposed bill, people who falsely or fraudulently claim the need for an emotional support animal could face up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.
Under the proposed bill, people who falsely or fraudulently claim the need for an emotional support animal could face up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.
2 arrested after 118 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions in north Florida
Over 100 dogs have been rescued from deplorable conditions in north Florida, authorities said.
Over 100 dogs have been rescued from deplorable conditions in north Florida, authorities said.
Tampa coronavirus patient says CDC did not take her health concerns seriously
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Travel companion of existing patient is Florida's third apparent COVID-19 case
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the new case this morning, bringing the total number of cases in Florida to three – all of whom are in the Tampa Bay Area.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the new case this morning, bringing the total number of cases in Florida to three – all of whom are in the Tampa Bay Area.
Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
2nd New York coronavirus patient traveled to Miami, Gov. Cuomo says
A man in New York City’s suburbs was hospitalized in serious condition with the COVID-19 virus Tuesday after becoming the second person to test positive in the state, prompting schools to close and raising the possibility that the virus is spreading locally.
A man in New York City’s suburbs was hospitalized in serious condition with the COVID-19 virus Tuesday after becoming the second person to test positive in the state, prompting schools to close and raising the possibility that the virus is spreading locally.
Deputies: Fla. boy lived alone for 9 days without running water or electricity; asked neighbors for food
A Pensacola woman was arrested after leaving a child by himself for nine days with no running water or electricity, authorities said.
A Pensacola woman was arrested after leaving a child by himself for nine days with no running water or electricity, authorities said.
Florida man sentenced to probation for taping dog's mouth shut
A Florida man convicted of taping a dog's mouth shut and leaving the animal dehydrated and malnourished was sentenced to five years of probation on Monday.
A Florida man convicted of taping a dog's mouth shut and leaving the animal dehydrated and malnourished was sentenced to five years of probation on Monday.
CDC confirms 2 cases of coronavirus in Florida, 184 others being monitored
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
After dolphins found dead, reward for information increased to $54,000
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
Six years later, Florida family’s microchipped Chihuahua was found in an entirely different county
At two months old, Alex, a Chihuahua pup at the time, found his forever home with a family in Naples, Florida. However, within a year, he disappeared.
At two months old, Alex, a Chihuahua pup at the time, found his forever home with a family in Naples, Florida. However, within a year, he disappeared.
Florida hospital welcomes Leap Day babies with hand-knitted frog costumes
Nurses and staff at Osceola Regional Medical Center jumped for joy as five Leap Year babies were welcomed into the world.
Nurses and staff at Osceola Regional Medical Center jumped for joy as five Leap Year babies were welcomed into the world.
State officials: Florida has no testing kits for coronavirus
Around 150 people in Florida are being monitored for the coronavirus at home.
Around 150 people in Florida are being monitored for the coronavirus at home.
Horse in Florida found slaughtered for its meat, owners offer $10,000 reward
Deputies say someone broke through the family's fence, led the horse to a field and butchered it.
Deputies say someone broke through the family's fence, led the horse to a field and butchered it.
Florida rescue caring for 8-week-old puppy found with ears cut off, sewed with fishing line
"Someone had cut the ears off and sewed them together with fishing line. He also had scars on his neck from where a collar was starting embed."
"Someone had cut the ears off and sewed them together with fishing line. He also had scars on his neck from where a collar was starting embed."
Critically ill Florida boy saves the day as 'robot superhero'
A boy is granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to become a robot superhero.
A boy is granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to become a robot superhero.
Lee County hospital employee accused of sucking on patient's toes
A hospital employee in Lee County, Florida was arrested for allegedly sucking on a patient's toes.
A hospital employee in Lee County, Florida was arrested for allegedly sucking on a patient's toes.
Pasco K-9 bitten by venomous snake while searching for missing baby in Everglades
K9 Phi was assisting the FBI with the continued search for baby Andrew Caballeiro, when he was bitten by the snake in the Everglades.
K9 Phi was assisting the FBI with the continued search for baby Andrew Caballeiro, when he was bitten by the snake in the Everglades.