Man arrested trying to quarantine on private Disney World island
Orange County Sheriff's deputies found Richard McGuire on Disney's Discovery Island on Thursday. He said he'd been there since Monday or Tuesday and had planned to camp there for a week, according to an arrest report.
Orange County Sheriff's deputies found Richard McGuire on Disney's Discovery Island on Thursday. He said he'd been there since Monday or Tuesday and had planned to camp there for a week, according to an arrest report.
'Grim Reaper' visits Florida beaches to protest reopening during pandemic
The Grim Reaper made an appearance at Florida beaches as they reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Grim Reaper made an appearance at Florida beaches as they reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starlink satellite constellation streaks across Florida sky Thursday
If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.
If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.
NASA images show Florida's pollution has decreased since coronavirus lockdowns began
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Highlands County man, a Purple Heart recipient, celebrates 90th birthday
Robert Scherer has had a long resume in serving his country and in public service.
Robert Scherer has had a long resume in serving his country and in public service.
Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed dies from COVID-19 complications
Troy Sneed, 52, arranged music on albums for the Georgia Mass Choir and appeared with the choir in 1996 film “The Preacher’s Wife,” starring Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington.
Troy Sneed, 52, arranged music on albums for the Georgia Mass Choir and appeared with the choir in 1996 film “The Preacher’s Wife,” starring Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington.
Retirees in The Villages to get prescription drug deliveries by drone
Senior citizens in the country’s largest retirement community will soon be getting some of their medications delivered by drones as part of a partnership between UPS and CVS.
Senior citizens in the country’s largest retirement community will soon be getting some of their medications delivered by drones as part of a partnership between UPS and CVS.
Miami goes longest period without murder since 1957
For the first time since 1957, the city of Miami hasn't had a single murder in 7 weeks.
For the first time since 1957, the city of Miami hasn't had a single murder in 7 weeks.
Disney theme parks may not reopen until 2021, Wall Street analyst says
Disneyland and Disney World may remain closed until next year, a Wall Street analyst projected this week.
Disneyland and Disney World may remain closed until next year, a Wall Street analyst projected this week.
Federal government confiscates face masks meant for Florida firefighters
A shipment of 1 million face masks en route to South Florida for firefighters was confiscated last week by the federal government, Miami-Dade's top emergency management official said.
A shipment of 1 million face masks en route to South Florida for firefighters was confiscated last week by the federal government, Miami-Dade's top emergency management official said.
Florida high school valedictorian accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
Publix buying excess milk, produce from farmers and donating it to food banks
As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.
As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.
What can you expect when Florida's theme parks reopen?
eopening Florida's theme parks, among the world's most visited attractions and one of the state's biggest economic engines, could be a long process fraught with logistical and public health considerations.
eopening Florida's theme parks, among the world's most visited attractions and one of the state's biggest economic engines, could be a long process fraught with logistical and public health considerations.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago furloughs 153 servers, cooks amid coronavirus pandemic
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
Pa. fugitive, homicide suspect arrested on newly-reopened Florida beach
A warrant was issued for Mario Matthew Gatti's arrest after the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Michael Coover, Jr. in January.
A warrant was issued for Mario Matthew Gatti's arrest after the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Michael Coover, Jr. in January.
Florida pub removes $10K stapled to walls for unemployed staff
The history of Fort Lauderdale restaurant Hott Leggz is written with magic marker on thousands of dollar bills stapled to the walls and ceiling.
The history of Fort Lauderdale restaurant Hott Leggz is written with magic marker on thousands of dollar bills stapled to the walls and ceiling.
Florida county reopens beaches with restrictions
Governor Ron DeSantis gave the green light for some beaches and parks to reopen if it can be done safely after being closed because of the coronavirus.
Governor Ron DeSantis gave the green light for some beaches and parks to reopen if it can be done safely after being closed because of the coronavirus.
Some Florida beaches reopen
Some north Florida beaches are opening starting Friday, becoming among the first beaches to reopen in the state since coronavirus concerns forced beach-goers away.
Some north Florida beaches are opening starting Friday, becoming among the first beaches to reopen in the state since coronavirus concerns forced beach-goers away.
‘She didn’t have a mask’: Husband believes Florida ICU nurse found dead in home had COVID-19
The husband of a Florida nurse who recently died of what he believes were complications of COVID-19 says his wife did not have the proper safety equipment while dealing with sick patients.
The husband of a Florida nurse who recently died of what he believes were complications of COVID-19 says his wife did not have the proper safety equipment while dealing with sick patients.
Sheriff: Drug suspect committed murder 1 day after being released from jail in coronavirus purge
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.