Suspected U.S. Capitol 'lectern guy' arrested on federal charges in Pinellas County

The smiling 'lectern guy' seen in a now-viral photo taken during this week’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol has been arrested in Pinellas County, records show.

Florida doctor's death after COVID-19 vaccine being investigated

The medical examiner's office in Miami is looking into the death of a doctor who died about two weeks after getting Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, officials said Friday.

Teacher sprayed student with disinfectant after mask dispute, police say

A Largo High School teacher was arrested Wednesday after allegedly spraying a student with disinfectant because the teen was not wearing a COVID mask properly.

Rep. Crist calls for removal of president under 25th Amendment

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL13) issued a tweet calling for the removal of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, as the United States Capitol Building was overtaken by a violent mob Wednesday.

Pongo the giraffe euthanized at Zoo Miami

"He will be terribly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and the privilege of working with him."

Boeing 737 Max returns to skies with roundtrip to LaGuardia Airport

A Boeing 737 Max departed Miami Tuesday for the aircraft’s first U.S. commercial flight since faulty sensor readings contributed to two deadly crashes in 2019.

Florida law enforcement officer passes away on Christmas

The Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety said that 24-year-old Darius Debarros died at his home on Christmas.

Trump golfs in Florida as COVID relief hangs in the balance

President Donald Trump is spending his Christmas golfing in Florida as a government shutdown looms and COVID relief hangs in the balance.

Puppy shot in face recovering at SPCA of Brevard

“He looked really rough when we first got him,” Naylor said. “That side of his face was kind of rough, but now he’s doing really, really well.”

Sheriff: 16-year-old Amber Woods killed in 2006 because boyfriend wanted to end relationship

It's been 14 years since the body of Amber Woods was found along a Manatee County road, but on Monday, detectives said three "cold-hearted individuals" have now been charged with her death.

Man with COVID-19 symptoms dies on United Airlines flight bound for LAX, CDC investigating

Passengers aboard the aircraft claimed that the deceased passenger's wife admitted that he felt shortness of breath, and had also lost his sense of taste and smell prior to boarding. Now, the CDC is working with the airline to contact any passengers who may have been exposed to the virus.