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.
Carnival Cruise Line further suspends operations until May 11 due to coronavirus impact
They said that all impacted travelers have received an email from either Carnival directly or Travel Advisor.
They said that all impacted travelers have received an email from either Carnival directly or Travel Advisor.
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.
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.
UF researchers designing low-cost, 'open source' ventilator made from hardware store items
A professor of anesthesiology at the University of Florida is building an "open source" ventilator out of common items from hardware stores, in an effort to meet the desperately high demand internationally due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A professor of anesthesiology at the University of Florida is building an "open source" ventilator out of common items from hardware stores, in an effort to meet the desperately high demand internationally due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A man with coronavirus who works in LA says the drug used to treat malaria saved his life
Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.
Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.
Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes in baby zebra
Walt Disney World said zebra weighs about 65 pounds and was born to mom Heidi.
Walt Disney World said zebra weighs about 65 pounds and was born to mom Heidi.
Brevard zoo staff raising orphaned bear cub
The cub is now about 6-weeks-old and is healthy and feeding well.
The cub is now about 6-weeks-old and is healthy and feeding well.
Baby boy tests positive for COVID-19, youngest person in Florida known to have virus
A 2-year-old girl and a baby boy tested positive for COVID-19 in Broward County, reports the Miami Herald.
A 2-year-old girl and a baby boy tested positive for COVID-19 in Broward County, reports the Miami Herald.
Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies at Sarasota Memorial from COVID-19 complications
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Holland America cruise ship heading to Florida with growing number of passengers reporting flu-like symptoms
There are currently no COVID-19 testing kits available to “determine the cause of these elevated cases at this time.”
There are currently no COVID-19 testing kits available to “determine the cause of these elevated cases at this time.”
Wild Florida drive-thru safari park remains open during coronavirus shutdowns
For families who are looking to keep busy while practicing social distancing, Wild Florida says their drive-thru safari park is open for business!
For families who are looking to keep busy while practicing social distancing, Wild Florida says their drive-thru safari park is open for business!
DeSantis to issue executive order requiring 14-day isolation for those traveling from NYC area to Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Monday afternoon, saying he is issuing an executive order that would require mandatory 14-day self-isolation for anyone traveling to the Sunshine State from the New York City area.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Monday afternoon, saying he is issuing an executive order that would require mandatory 14-day self-isolation for anyone traveling to the Sunshine State from the New York City area.