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