In Florida, over 40 hospitals max out ICU capacity amid coronavirus surge
"It’s just disheartening," said Dr. Andrew Pastewski, who serves as ICU medical director at Jackson South Medical Center.
"It’s just disheartening," said Dr. Andrew Pastewski, who serves as ICU medical director at Jackson South Medical Center.
Wesley Chapel homeowner shoots, kills armed robbers; surviving suspect faces murder charges
A homeowner in Wesley Chapel shot and killed two of three suspected armed robbers who tried to break into his home early Friday morning, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. A third suspect is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A homeowner in Wesley Chapel shot and killed two of three suspected armed robbers who tried to break into his home early Friday morning, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. A third suspect is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Florida sheriff's deputy shares lunch with homeless man on sidewalk
A photo of a Florida sheriff’s deputy and homeless man eating Chick-fil-A for lunch together has gone viral on social media with thousands of shares.
A photo of a Florida sheriff’s deputy and homeless man eating Chick-fil-A for lunch together has gone viral on social media with thousands of shares.
Florida reports highest single-day jump in COVID-19 deaths
Florida marked another grim COVID-19 milestone Thursday when health officials reported 120 new deaths from the coronavirus -- the highest one-day jump yet amid a surge in new infections that continues to befuddle the state's attempts to contain the outbreak.
Florida marked another grim COVID-19 milestone Thursday when health officials reported 120 new deaths from the coronavirus -- the highest one-day jump yet amid a surge in new infections that continues to befuddle the state's attempts to contain the outbreak.
Planning to go back to Disney World? Here's how things will be different
Forget about up-close “meet-and-greet" sessions with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck when Walt Disney World parks reopen
Forget about up-close “meet-and-greet" sessions with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck when Walt Disney World parks reopen
MLS returns to action after poignant moment of silence
Orlando City's Nani scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time and held on for a 2-1 victory over expansion club Inter Miami during Major League Soccer’s return to action Wednesday night.
Orlando City's Nani scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time and held on for a 2-1 victory over expansion club Inter Miami during Major League Soccer’s return to action Wednesday night.
11th case of dengue fever confirmed in the Florida Keys
An 11th case of the mosquito-borned dengue fever has been confirmed in the Florida Keys, health officials said.
An 11th case of the mosquito-borned dengue fever has been confirmed in the Florida Keys, health officials said.
Jogger finds human head on side of St. Petersburg road, police say
Police have shut down a road in St. Petersburg after a human head was found on the side of the road.
Police have shut down a road in St. Petersburg after a human head was found on the side of the road.
Report: Florida teen attended large event, treated with hydroxychloroquine before COVID-19 death
The parents of a 17-year-old Fort Myers girl gave their daughter hydroxychloroquine before taking her to the hospital to get treatment for COVID-19, according to a report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and WINK News.
The parents of a 17-year-old Fort Myers girl gave their daughter hydroxychloroquine before taking her to the hospital to get treatment for COVID-19, according to a report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and WINK News.
Florida orders all its schools to reopen campuses in August
The Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order on Monday mandating that all of its schools must reopen for the fall semester, following months of closure due to the coronavirus.
The Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order on Monday mandating that all of its schools must reopen for the fall semester, following months of closure due to the coronavirus.
Rare brain-eating amoeba infection reported in Hillsborough County
The Florida Department of Health confirmed that one person in Hillsborough County has been infected with Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic single-celled amoeba that attacks the brain and is usually fatal.
The Florida Department of Health confirmed that one person in Hillsborough County has been infected with Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic single-celled amoeba that attacks the brain and is usually fatal.
Health officials: 11-year-old Florida boy died from the coronavirus
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
Miami-Dade reinstates curfew, rolls back reopening of entertainment venues
Miami-Dade County has remained one of the state's hardest-hit by the pandemic and as cases skyrocket in the sunshine state, the county's government is bringing back a curfew starting Friday, July 3 until further notice.
Miami-Dade County has remained one of the state's hardest-hit by the pandemic and as cases skyrocket in the sunshine state, the county's government is bringing back a curfew starting Friday, July 3 until further notice.
Florida reports over 10,000 new coronavirus cases Thursday in latest record; 67 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,109 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 169,106.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,109 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 169,106.
More than a thousand starfish wash up on South Carolina beaches
Shannon Turbeville was walking the beach on Fripp Island on a Sunday evening when she stumbled upon a not-so-typical sight — more than 1,000 starfish cluttered the sand.
Shannon Turbeville was walking the beach on Fripp Island on a Sunday evening when she stumbled upon a not-so-typical sight — more than 1,000 starfish cluttered the sand.
Balloons could soon carry tourists to the edge of space
The Spaceship Neptune will fly travelers from Earth's surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of our atmosphere, a company said.
The Spaceship Neptune will fly travelers from Earth's surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of our atmosphere, a company said.
Florida sheriff says he will deputize gun owners if county gets overwhelmed by protesters
A sheriff in north Florida says he will deputize "every lawful gun owner" in his county if protests turn violent.
A sheriff in north Florida says he will deputize "every lawful gun owner" in his county if protests turn violent.
Launch of NASA Mars rover delayed again, 2 weeks left to fly
If the Perseverance rover isn't on its way by mid-August, it will have to wait until 2022 when Earth and Mars are back in proper alignment, costing NASA close to $500 million for the delay alone.
If the Perseverance rover isn't on its way by mid-August, it will have to wait until 2022 when Earth and Mars are back in proper alignment, costing NASA close to $500 million for the delay alone.
'White power' flare-up in retirement haven reveals tensions
Those tensions, though, flared two weeks ago during a golf-cart parade for President Donald Trump's birthday in which a man shouted, “White Power,” when confronted by anti-Trump protesters. A video clip of that confrontation in America’s largest retirement community was tweeted approvingly by Trump last weekend and then taken down.
Those tensions, though, flared two weeks ago during a golf-cart parade for President Donald Trump's birthday in which a man shouted, “White Power,” when confronted by anti-Trump protesters. A video clip of that confrontation in America’s largest retirement community was tweeted approvingly by Trump last weekend and then taken down.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will not make face masks mandatory, says it would 'backfire'
He advised residents to continue to be vigilant and avoid crowds if you can.
He advised residents to continue to be vigilant and avoid crowds if you can.