With parks closed, Disney starts furloughs in 2 weeks
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Saying they don’t know when they’ll be able to re-open many of their businesses with the coronavirus spreading, Walt Disney Co. officials announcedRead More
1st COVID-19-related death reported in Monroe County
Monroe County has reported its first coronavirus-related death as a 55-year-old man. Officials were made aware of the death on Thursday evening, and by FridayRead More
Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases top 11,000
There are now more than 11,000 cases of the coronavirus in Florida. As of 11 p.m., Saturday, the Florida Department of Health reported 9,585 confirmedRead More
DeSantis: Religious services allowed despite statewide stay-at-home order
The Florida governor tried to clear up confusion about what is considered an essential activity hours before a statewide stay-at-home order goes into effect, butRead More
Report: woman arrested at Keys checkpoint wanted to fulfill bucket list
A woman from Wisconsin, who was arrested at a checkpoint in the Florida Keys, refused to comply with deputies’ orders to turn around because sheRead More
Local pro offers tips to keep homes clean amid pandemic
Keeping frequently used areas at home clean could make a crucial difference as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in South Florida, and a localRead More
Man exposes himself after hacking into online Florida class
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – A man exposed himself to students after hacking into an online class being held by a public school in Florida, schoolRead More
Florida jobless claims rise as does anger among unemployed
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Unemployment claims in Florida continued surging Thursday — as did frustrations among the newly jobless who have struggled for weeks toRead More
Publix to roll out contactless pay options at all stores
Publix is offering contactless pay options as an extra way to stay safe while shopping. The company announced all of its stores, including GreenWise Market,Read More
Deputies capture rattlesnake outside Cudjoe Key home
CUDJOE KEY, Fla. (WSVN) – Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies helped a Cudjoe Key resident remove a rattlesnake from his property. The deputies managed toRead More