Jogger finds human head on side of St. Petersburg road, police say
Police have shut down a road in St. Petersburg after a human head was found on the side of the road.
Police have shut down a road in St. Petersburg after a human head was found on the side of the road.
Report: Florida teen attended large event, treated with hydroxychloroquine before COVID-19 death
The parents of a 17-year-old Fort Myers girl gave their daughter hydroxychloroquine before taking her to the hospital to get treatment for COVID-19, according to a report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and WINK News.
The parents of a 17-year-old Fort Myers girl gave their daughter hydroxychloroquine before taking her to the hospital to get treatment for COVID-19, according to a report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and WINK News.
Man yells ‘I feel threatened!’ after being confronted in Costco for not wearing a face mask
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a Costco customer apparently confronted another shopper in Florida for not wearing a facial covering. The conflict escalated when the man who was confronted began screaming, "I feel threatened,” at the customer who confronted him.
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a Costco customer apparently confronted another shopper in Florida for not wearing a facial covering. The conflict escalated when the man who was confronted began screaming, "I feel threatened,” at the customer who confronted him.
Komodo dragon undergoes emergency surgery after eating water bottle dropped into zoo enclosure
A Komodo dragon at Zoo Miami needed emergency surgery to remove a water bottle after officials say a visitor dropped it into the animal's enclosure.
A Komodo dragon at Zoo Miami needed emergency surgery to remove a water bottle after officials say a visitor dropped it into the animal's enclosure.
Miami-Dade closes restaurants, gyms for a second time due to surge in coronavirus cases
Restaurants, gyms and other businesses in Miami-Dade County must once again close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus cases in South Florida.
Restaurants, gyms and other businesses in Miami-Dade County must once again close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus cases in South Florida.
Florida company wants to start offering balloon rides to the edge of space
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.
CFR: 2 injured, 1 critically following lightning strike on Clearwater Beach
Two men were injured, one critically, following a lightning strike on Clearwater Beach Sunday afternoon, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
Two men were injured, one critically, following a lightning strike on Clearwater Beach Sunday afternoon, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
Health officials: 11-year-old Florida boy died from the coronavirus
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
In Tampa, Pence praises Florida's 'innovative' coronavirus response efforts
As COVID-19 cases across Tampa Bay continue to rise in record jumps, the head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force made a visit to Tampa to praise the governor and his efforts to slow the virus.
As COVID-19 cases across Tampa Bay continue to rise in record jumps, the head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force made a visit to Tampa to praise the governor and his efforts to slow the virus.
Miami-Dade reinstates curfew, rolls back reopening of entertainment venues
Miami-Dade County has remained one of the state's hardest-hit by the pandemic and as cases skyrocket in the sunshine state, the county's government is bringing back a curfew starting Friday, July 3 until further notice.
Miami-Dade County has remained one of the state's hardest-hit by the pandemic and as cases skyrocket in the sunshine state, the county's government is bringing back a curfew starting Friday, July 3 until further notice.
Florida reports over 10,000 new coronavirus cases Thursday in latest record; 67 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,109 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 169,106.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,109 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 169,106.
Former Disney employee accused of stealing $160K through alleged refund scheme
A former employee at Walt Disney World is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in what investigators described as a scheme in which she misdirected money issued for theme park ticket refunds into a personal account.
A former employee at Walt Disney World is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in what investigators described as a scheme in which she misdirected money issued for theme park ticket refunds into a personal account.
Florida sheriff says he will deputize gun owners if county gets overwhelmed by protesters
A sheriff in north Florida says he will deputize "every lawful gun owner" in his county if protests turn violent.
A sheriff in north Florida says he will deputize "every lawful gun owner" in his county if protests turn violent.
Stepdaughter arrested in connection with murder-for-hire case
A woman is accused of plotting her stepfather's murder. Authorities say Myesha Williams paid a boyfriend to kill her stepfather over an issue involving money.
A woman is accused of plotting her stepfather's murder. Authorities say Myesha Williams paid a boyfriend to kill her stepfather over an issue involving money.
Florida school district to spend $4 million on installing transparent screens in classrooms
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
'Splash Mountain' ride at Walt Disney World, Disneyland to be re-themed
The ride will reportedly be set in 1966 New Orleans and will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from the film.
The ride will reportedly be set in 1966 New Orleans and will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from the film.
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.