DeSantis says Florida will reopen slowly, methodically

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state will reopen from the coronavirus economic shutdown in “baby steps” and thatRead More

Key West reopens parks, beaches to residents with some restrictions

The City of Key West has announced that all beaches and parks will reopen to its residents. Effective Monday, April 27, residents will be ableRead More

Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases top 32,000 as deaths near 1,100

There are now more than 32,100 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 1,088 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Monday, the Florida Department ofRead More

DeSantis: parts of Florida ‘on the other side’ of outbreak

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asserted on Sunday that parts of the state are now “on the other side” of the coronavirusRead More

Bacardi to donate 12K hand sanitizer bottles to South Florida 1st responders

Bacardi will be donating 12,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to police and fire departments across South Florida as a show of appreciation to first respondersRead More

8 rescued from burning boat near Port Canaveral; 4 hospitalized

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (WSVN) — A good Samaritan rescued eight people on board a boat that caught fire near Port Canaveral, officials said. U.S. CoastRead More

Protesters call for state’s reopening as leaders discuss gradual approach

Rainy weather did not prevent concerned South Floridians from driving to Fort Lauderdale to make their voices heard about what they said is an urgentRead More

Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases top 31,500 as deaths exceed 1,000

There are now more than 31,500 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 1,074 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Sunday, the Florida Department ofRead More

Florida police departments reconsider body camera purchases

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Two of Florida’s largest police departments said they would delay buying body cameras because of financial concerns spawned by the coronavirusRead More

Florida authorities warn of road rage among mating gators

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Around this time of year, Floridians don’t just have to worry about aggressive drivers on the road — they should beRead More