NASA images show Florida's pollution has decreased since coronavirus lockdowns began
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Florida man charged with sexual battery after drugging, punching, and abandoning victim, deputies say
Deputies said that the victim described the man as someone you would "instantly be scared of" and she observed a gun on his waistband.
Deputies said that the victim described the man as someone you would "instantly be scared of" and she observed a gun on his waistband.
Highlands County man, a Purple Heart recipient, celebrates 90th birthday
Robert Scherer has had a long resume in serving his country and in public service.
Robert Scherer has had a long resume in serving his country and in public service.
Rep. Matt Gaetz unveils legislation to deport all illegal immigrants during a pandemic
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., unveiled legislation Tuesday that would force the government to deport all illegal immigrants held in the U.S. when a national emergency is declared because of a communicable disease -- the latest call for tougher border and immigration restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., unveiled legislation Tuesday that would force the government to deport all illegal immigrants held in the U.S. when a national emergency is declared because of a communicable disease -- the latest call for tougher border and immigration restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.
'A good cop and a great man': Florida officer dies of coronavirus after traveling to Boston, police say
"He took tremendous pride in being a police officer and carried himself with confidence and integrity. Today, the City of Clermont lost a good cop and a great man," Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway said when speaking of the officer who lost his life to coronavirus.
"He took tremendous pride in being a police officer and carried himself with confidence and integrity. Today, the City of Clermont lost a good cop and a great man," Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway said when speaking of the officer who lost his life to coronavirus.
Massive alligator crosses through middle of Seffner intersection
A Seffner woman said she had to socially distance herself and her dog from a massive alligator as it came straight at her on the corner of MLK Boulevard and Williams Road Sunday.
A Seffner woman said she had to socially distance herself and her dog from a massive alligator as it came straight at her on the corner of MLK Boulevard and Williams Road Sunday.
Police: Florida man dragged dog tied to golf cart, killing it
A Florida man was accused of tying his dog to a golf cart and dragging it down the road, ultimately killing it, authorities said.
A Florida man was accused of tying his dog to a golf cart and dragging it down the road, ultimately killing it, authorities said.
Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed dies from COVID-19 complications
Troy Sneed, 52, arranged music on albums for the Georgia Mass Choir and appeared with the choir in 1996 film “The Preacher’s Wife,” starring Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington.
Troy Sneed, 52, arranged music on albums for the Georgia Mass Choir and appeared with the choir in 1996 film “The Preacher’s Wife,” starring Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington.
America's wealthiest zip code rejects $2M coronavirus relief aid from government, resident says
Florida’s exclusive Fisher Island, home to the wealthiest zip code the country, ultimately voted to reject $2 million in federally-approved coronavirus relief allocated to the community’s homeowners’ association as part of the government's Paycheck Protection Program meant for small businesses, a resident said.
Florida’s exclusive Fisher Island, home to the wealthiest zip code the country, ultimately voted to reject $2 million in federally-approved coronavirus relief allocated to the community’s homeowners’ association as part of the government's Paycheck Protection Program meant for small businesses, a resident said.
Gator seen taking stroll along Florida’s ‘Alligator Alley’ roadway
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.
SeaWorld penguins tour the park in celebration of World Penguin Day
Scout, Delta and Pippa enjoyed a Saturday out of their enclosure going on a great adventure around the Orlando theme park.
Scout, Delta and Pippa enjoyed a Saturday out of their enclosure going on a great adventure around the Orlando theme park.
South Florida shop makes face masks from alligator, python, iguana skins
A South Florida man is making stylish face masks that could help the environment. Brian Wood says pythons are invasive species that he hunts and turns into masks.
A South Florida man is making stylish face masks that could help the environment. Brian Wood says pythons are invasive species that he hunts and turns into masks.
Coronavirus: Miami goes 7 weeks without a murder for the first time since 1957
According to the paper, in 1957, the city went 7 weeks, 3 days without a reported murder.
According to the paper, in 1957, the city went 7 weeks, 3 days without a reported murder.
Florida Keys won't reopen to tourists in May
Leaders down in the Florida Keys announced Friday they will continue to remain closed to visitors through the month of May.
Leaders down in the Florida Keys announced Friday they will continue to remain closed to visitors through the month of May.
Disney theme parks may not reopen until 2021, Wall Street analyst says
Disneyland and Disney World may remain closed until next year, a Wall Street analyst projected this week.
Disneyland and Disney World may remain closed until next year, a Wall Street analyst projected this week.
Federal government confiscates face masks meant for Florida firefighters
A shipment of 1 million face masks en route to South Florida for firefighters was confiscated last week by the federal government, Miami-Dade's top emergency management official said.
A shipment of 1 million face masks en route to South Florida for firefighters was confiscated last week by the federal government, Miami-Dade's top emergency management official said.
Florida high school valedictorian accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
Florida girl put 'Help! Get Me Out of Here' sign on window because she was struggling with homework
A sign that read, "Help! Get me out of here!" alarmed Florida deputies, but it turned out a little girl just need help with her math homework.
A sign that read, "Help! Get me out of here!" alarmed Florida deputies, but it turned out a little girl just need help with her math homework.
Clearwater firefighter tells critically ill 'Make-A-Wish' kids their wishes are just on hold
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of many events, including meetings for Make-A-Wish children with terminal illnesses. But a fireman in Clearwater, Florida, offered words of encouragement in a video uploaded on April 22.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of many events, including meetings for Make-A-Wish children with terminal illnesses. But a fireman in Clearwater, Florida, offered words of encouragement in a video uploaded on April 22.
Mom and daughter dress up for grocery visit to lighten mood during coronavirus pandemic
A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.
A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.