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Florida woman accused of coughing on cancer patient gets 30 days in jail
A Florida woman whose image went viral when after an incident at a Pier 1 store last year has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. Debra Hunter is accused of coughing on a customer in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Royal Caribbean cancels cruises through June 30
However, the new cancellations exclude sailings onboard Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager, Anthem, Adventure, Vision, Jewel, and Odyssey of the Seas.
Baby deer rescued after being found on road next to dead mother in Brevard County
While it is a heartbreaking situation, the rescue says the baby deer is doing good and is in the care of Creature Safe Place, Inc.
Florida man arrested for allegedly impersonating doctor, injecting Botox while drinking
A Florida man is charged with impersonating a doctor and injecting Botox into unsuspecting victims during an event last month at which he was allegedly drinking alcohol.
10-foot alligator found underneath car at Tampa apartment complex
"The caller advised there was a pond nearby, but this was no small gator... it was 10'2'!!!" the sheriff's office wrote.
Two baby giraffes born days apart at Florida zoo
Two giraffe calves were born just days apart at Zoo Miami. The baby boy weighed 181 pounds at birth, while the female calf weighed 119 pounds when she was born three days later.
Florida teacher offered to pay for father's motel room in exchange for sex with 2-year-old, detectives say
Palm Beach County detectives say a fourth-grade teacher was ready to pay $200 in exchange for sex with a man's 2-year-old daughter.
Florida couple charged with $5.8-million COVID relief fraud
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.
Florida officials work to prevent 'catastrophic flood' from leaking reservoir
An uncontrolled breach at the old phosphate plant reservoir in Florida has the potential to spill out 340 million gallons of water in a matter of minutes, risking a 20-foot-high wall of water, officials said.
Deputies: Elderly mother starved, found wearing garbage bag as diaper when she died
Her daughter, Kim Zaheer, is charged with manslaughter.
FHP: 11-year-old girl killed in apparent street race crash
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating after an 11-year-old girl was killed from what witnesses say was a street race.
Deputies: Man steals ambulance from Brooksville hospital, flees when it gets stuck in mud
Hernando County deputies arrested Trey Cornwell, 29, after they say he stole an ambulance from Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville.
Nearly 100 guests forced to leave Florida hotel after being told it was sold
Many of them say they got a call in their rooms saying that the hotel had been sold and they had to get out of their rooms by 4 p.m.
Florida elementary school teacher solicited sex with 2-year-old, investigators say
South Florida deputies say the 4th-grade elementary school teacher solicited online to have sex with a 2-year-old and traveled to meet the child. He also advertised himself as a babysitter on various websites.
Donald Trump Jr. buys mansion 20 miles from Mar-a-Lago
Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, are now Florida homeowners after buying a $10 million mansion about 20 miles away from former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.
Missing Lake City children found safe following Amber Alert
Two children from Lake City, who were reported missing, have been found safe after an Amber Alert was issued. No additional details were provided.
Newlywed Florida deputies pause wedding photos to help man hit by car
Two Marion County Sheriff's deputies had just tied the knot and were taking wedding photos when a pedestrian was hit by a car. The entire bridal party, who were all law enforcement officers as well, immediately stopped to help the injured man while the bride directed traffic.
Rep. Matt Gaetz denies wrongdoing amid report he's being investigated over alleged relationship with teen girl
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative in Congress and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday he is being investigated by the Justice Department over a former relationship but denied any criminal wrongdoing.
Florida governor to forbid COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he would issue an executive order forbidding local governments and businesses from requiring so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof that customers have been inoculated against the coronavirus.