DeSantis says there will be no mask mandates in Florida schools
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
Homeowners yell 'have him die somewhere else' as hero lawn care worker tries to save man's life
Police are calling a Florida lawn care worker a hero after saving a man's life despite allegedly being yelled at by homeowners to do it somewhere else.
Police are calling a Florida lawn care worker a hero after saving a man's life despite allegedly being yelled at by homeowners to do it somewhere else.
Deputies: Port Charlotte woman arrested after taking skinny-dip in someone else's pool
A Port Charlotte resident came home to find a nude intruder in his backyard pool and deputies had to be called to get her to put on clothes and leave, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
A Port Charlotte resident came home to find a nude intruder in his backyard pool and deputies had to be called to get her to put on clothes and leave, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
Florida fish-killing red tide draws protesters seeking state aid
Amid the stench of dead fish, protesters marched Saturday along Florida's Tampa Bay to call for state assistance in dealing with a growing outbreak of harmful red tide.
Amid the stench of dead fish, protesters marched Saturday along Florida's Tampa Bay to call for state assistance in dealing with a growing outbreak of harmful red tide.
Police: Florida man steals candles, sprays Bath and Body Works patrons with bear mace
A Florida man stole candles from a mall store and sprayed dozens of patrons with bear mace repellent before escaping, police said.
A Florida man stole candles from a mall store and sprayed dozens of patrons with bear mace repellent before escaping, police said.
Deputies: Man arrested for slashing dog with machete
A New Smyrna Beach-area man was arrested after deputies say he slashed a dog multiple times with a machete.
A New Smyrna Beach-area man was arrested after deputies say he slashed a dog multiple times with a machete.
Florida woman charged after 2-year-old dies in hot car
A Florida woman is facing criminal charges in the death of a 2-year-old child left in a hot vehicle, police say.
A Florida woman is facing criminal charges in the death of a 2-year-old child left in a hot vehicle, police say.
Man arrested in airplane cockpit after crashing into fence at St. Pete Clearwater airport
Herrera Hamilton Moreno, 36, is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle into a USCG security gate at the St. Pete Clearwater airport and boarding a parked airplane’s cockpit while fleeing from police.
Herrera Hamilton Moreno, 36, is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle into a USCG security gate at the St. Pete Clearwater airport and boarding a parked airplane’s cockpit while fleeing from police.
USGS: Magnitude 3.9 'experimental explosion' reported near same site of Navy testing in June
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 3.9 “experimental explosion” approximately 187 miles east-northeast of Flagler Beach, Florida.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 3.9 “experimental explosion” approximately 187 miles east-northeast of Flagler Beach, Florida.
Florida man accused of attempting to toss alligator onto roof, abuse of reptile
A Florida man is accused of grabbing an alligator by its tail and slamming it against a building and onto the ground.
A Florida man is accused of grabbing an alligator by its tail and slamming it against a building and onto the ground.
1-year-old girl among those killed in South Florida condo collapse
A baby girl has been identified as the youngest victim of the Surfside condo collapse. Search crews found 1-year-old Aishani along with her parents, Vishai and Bhavna Patel, who were also killed. Loved ones said Bhavna was pregnant at the time of the collapse.
A baby girl has been identified as the youngest victim of the Surfside condo collapse. Search crews found 1-year-old Aishani along with her parents, Vishai and Bhavna Patel, who were also killed. Loved ones said Bhavna was pregnant at the time of the collapse.
90 deaths confirmed in Florida condo collapse, mayor says
Crews working the scene of the June 24 collapse of Chaplain Towers South condo found an additional four bodies, bringing the July 11 death toll to 90 people.
Crews working the scene of the June 24 collapse of Chaplain Towers South condo found an additional four bodies, bringing the July 11 death toll to 90 people.
MCSO: Woman stabs 'abusive' ex-boyfriend to death
A 42-year-old woman killed her 24-year-old ex-boyfriend Sunday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A 42-year-old woman killed her 24-year-old ex-boyfriend Sunday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida shatters annual manatee death record in first 6 months
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida's recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds.
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida's recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds.
Safety review prompted by condo collapse closes Miami courthouse
Officials say the Miami-Dade County Courthouse will begin undergoing repairs immediately because of safety concerns found during a review prompted by the nearby condo collapse.
Officials say the Miami-Dade County Courthouse will begin undergoing repairs immediately because of safety concerns found during a review prompted by the nearby condo collapse.
Fort Meade woman arrested for 2-month-old’s death
Investigators said the 2-month-old baby had multiple head fractures and severe brain bleeding when paramedics rushed him to the hospital, where he died.
Investigators said the 2-month-old baby had multiple head fractures and severe brain bleeding when paramedics rushed him to the hospital, where he died.
7 African penguins die at The Florida Aquarium
Seven African penguins have died at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa, officials at the facility confirmed Thursday.
Seven African penguins have died at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa, officials at the facility confirmed Thursday.
Florida condo collapse: Death toll climbs to 64 amid recovery effort
The death toll of a collapsed condo in Surfside stood at 64 people, with another 76 still unaccounted for, as crews continued the recovery effort.
The death toll of a collapsed condo in Surfside stood at 64 people, with another 76 still unaccounted for, as crews continued the recovery effort.
‘What we saw was crazy’: Security camera captures Jacksonville tornado
Footage shared by Inas Mahdi shows the moment the tornado blew past the front of her house, causing minor damage.
Footage shared by Inas Mahdi shows the moment the tornado blew past the front of her house, causing minor damage.
Hurricane Elsa gaining strength as it nears Florida landfall
A storm that has lashed the Caribbean and the Florida Keys with pounding rain and gusty winds and complicated the search for survivors in a deadly condominium collapse has strengthened into a hurricane.
A storm that has lashed the Caribbean and the Florida Keys with pounding rain and gusty winds and complicated the search for survivors in a deadly condominium collapse has strengthened into a hurricane.