Military medics deploy in California, Texas as virus surges
Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts in many parts of the world to contain surging infections.
Kangaroo in custody after hopping through South Florida neighborhood
This wasn't a normal morning call for officers in one South Florida city.
Doctor: Miami becoming 'epicenter' of pandemic, comparable to Wuhan, China
Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”
Florida reports largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases
Florida on Sunday reported the largest single-day increase in positive coronavirus cases in any one state since the beginning of the pandemic.
Lois Riess enters provisional not guilty plea to 2018 murder of husband in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota
Lois Riess entered a provisional not guilty plea Tuesday to charges that she killed her husband in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota in 2018 and stole $11,000 from him before fleeing the state.
Lois Riess to make first court appearance in husband's murder case Tuesday
Lois Riess will make her first court appearance in Minnesota Tuesday on charges alleging she killed her husband in 2018 and stole $11,000 from him before fleeing the state.
Lois Riess extradited back to Minnesota to face another murder charge
Lois Riess, a woman suspected of killing her husband and stealing over $11,000 from him in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota in 2018, is back in Minnesota after being extradited here from Florida where she was already serving a life sentence for murder while on the run.
Former Disney employee accused of stealing $160K through alleged refund scheme
A former employee at Walt Disney World is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in what investigators described as a scheme in which she misdirected money issued for theme park ticket refunds into a personal account.
200 Florida doctors pen open letter to Jacksonville mayor, calling RNC 'medically disrespectful'
Across Florida, hundreds of doctors are adding their signatures to a letter over the decision to hold the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.
Cuomo considering quarantine for Florida visitors
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
Coronavirus: 16 people test positive after night out at Florida bar
Bars were allowed to reopen on June 5 after Florida closed nonessential businesses in April amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NASCAR bans display of Confederate flag at races and tracks
NASCAR says it is prohibiting the display of the Confederate flag from all of its races and tracks.
Protesters remain at Orlando-area home owned by officer connected to George Floyd's death
Late Friday night, a small group of protesters remained in front of the Orlando-area home owned by Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd before his death.
'A good guy:' College classmate, coach remember George Floyd
George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died in police custody Monday, went to college at South Florida State College in Avon Park. According to the school, he was a student there from 1993 through 1995, and played on the basketball team, the Panthers.
Orange County gives green light for Disney, SeaWorld to reopen; still needs governor's approval
The theme parks presented the plans to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the task force on Wednesday.
Florida beachgoers have rare encounter with 800-pound leatherback sea turtle nesting during daylight hours
On the sandy shores of Melbourne Beach, many bystanders were surprised and excited to see an endangered sea turtle nesting in the morning hours.
'Ultra rare' metallic blue bee spotted in Florida
Researchers in Florida have rediscovered an “ultra-rare” metallic blue bee that hadn’t been spotted in years – so long that experts weren’t sure it still existed.
Minnesota drops from 'A' to 'D' on social distancing report card
A little more than a month after the state of Minnesota received an “A” grade in social distancing, the state has now been given a “D”.
'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.
Self-described Florida 'church' ordered to stop selling coronavirus 'cure'
Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.