Florida mother seeks custody of son, says father is coronavirus risk
A Florida mother is asking a judge to allow her to keep custody of her 2-year-old son during the pandemic, claiming the boy's father and his fiance are at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus since they are first-responders.
A Florida mother is asking a judge to allow her to keep custody of her 2-year-old son during the pandemic, claiming the boy's father and his fiance are at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus since they are first-responders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kennedy Space Center spent $145K in taxpayer money to clean center after COVID-19 case: TMZ
After a Kennedy Space Center employee tested positive for COVID-19, it apparently cost over $145,000 to sanitize the center, according to TMZ.
After a Kennedy Space Center employee tested positive for COVID-19, it apparently cost over $145,000 to sanitize the center, according to TMZ.
Disney will furlough employees starting April 19, company says
Disney announced on Thursday that they will begin furloughing their employees on April 19 due to the impacts they now face because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney announced on Thursday that they will begin furloughing their employees on April 19 due to the impacts they now face because of the coronavirus 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.
As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.
125-pound giraffe calf born at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne
The Brevard Zoo is welcoming a baby giraffe, which was born on Sunday in Melbourne.
The Brevard Zoo is welcoming a baby giraffe, which was born on Sunday in Melbourne.
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.
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 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.
Florida man uses drone to deliver toilet paper
A man from Florida devised an imaginative method of sending toilet paper to a neighbor on March 27 by delivering it using a drone.
A man from Florida devised an imaginative method of sending toilet paper to a neighbor on March 27 by delivering it using a drone.
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.
Coast Guard: Cruise ships must stay at sea with sick onboard
The U.S. Coast Guard has directed all cruise ships to remain at sea where they may be sequestered “indefinitely” during the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. Coast Guard has directed all cruise ships to remain at sea where they may be sequestered “indefinitely” during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.