Florida school district to spend $4 million on installing transparent screens in classrooms
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
'White power' flare-up in retirement haven reveals tensions
Those tensions, though, flared two weeks ago during a golf-cart parade for President Donald Trump's birthday in which a man shouted, “White Power,” when confronted by anti-Trump protesters. A video clip of that confrontation in America’s largest retirement community was tweeted approvingly by Trump last weekend and then taken down.
Those tensions, though, flared two weeks ago during a golf-cart parade for President Donald Trump's birthday in which a man shouted, “White Power,” when confronted by anti-Trump protesters. A video clip of that confrontation in America’s largest retirement community was tweeted approvingly by Trump last weekend and then taken down.
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.
Across Florida, hundreds of doctors are adding their signatures to a letter over the decision to hold the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.
Florida suspending any alcohol consumption at bars statewide due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.
The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.
Woman 'devastated' to learn her cancer went from Stage 1 to Stage 4 during COVID lockdown
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
When COVID-19 began sweeping the nation, local hospitals postponed elective surgeries. The goal was to minimize the use of masks and gowns, and to keep hospital beds open. But because of that shutdown, one local woman says she's now fighting for her life.
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.
Bars were allowed to reopen on June 5 after Florida closed nonessential businesses in April amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2 missing George Floyd protesters found murdered in Florida; suspect arrested
Two missing female George Floyd protesters from Florida were found dead by police who have charged a 49-year-old man with killing them.
Two missing female George Floyd protesters from Florida were found dead by police who have charged a 49-year-old man with killing them.
President to accept Republican nomination in Jacksonville: RNC
The Republican National Convention announced Thursday that President Donald Trump will accept the party's nomination for reelection in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Republican National Convention announced Thursday that President Donald Trump will accept the party's nomination for reelection in Jacksonville, Florida.
‘We will not let hate win’: Pulse nightclub mass shooting victims remembered 4 years later
Four years ago on June 12, 2016, 49 people were killed and 58 were wounded when a gunman entered Pulse, an LGBTQ nighclub in Orlando, Fla. and opened fire.
Four years ago on June 12, 2016, 49 people were killed and 58 were wounded when a gunman entered Pulse, an LGBTQ nighclub in Orlando, Fla. and opened fire.
'Song of the South' trends on Twitter as some call for Disney to re-theme Splash Mountain
"I think it's about time to take the Song of the South characters off Splash Mountain ride, isn't it?" wrote one Twitter user.
"I think it's about time to take the Song of the South characters off Splash Mountain ride, isn't it?" wrote one Twitter user.
Gronkowski, Buccaneers to replace football gear lost in Blake High shed fire
A fire inside a shed at Blake High School destroyed nearly all of the football team’s equipment, but the newest Tampa Bay Buccaneer is stepping up to help.
A fire inside a shed at Blake High School destroyed nearly all of the football team’s equipment, but the newest Tampa Bay Buccaneer is stepping up to help.
Over $400-million worth of cocaine, marijuana seized by U.S. Coast Guard
Crews are offloading approximately 23,000 pounds of cocaine and 6,900 pounds of marijuana in Port Everglades, Florida.
Crews are offloading approximately 23,000 pounds of cocaine and 6,900 pounds of marijuana in Port Everglades, Florida.
Universal Orlando to reopen on Friday with new safety protocols like virtual queues and distancing on rides
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
Detectives still looking for parents of baby found in ocean off Florida's east coast
Two years after the body of an infant was found floating in the Atlantic Ocean, investigators are still working to solve the case.
Two years after the body of an infant was found floating in the Atlantic Ocean, investigators are still working to solve the case.
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd recommends residents shoot looters who break into homes
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd didn't mince words at Monday's news conference when it came to looters.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd didn't mince words at Monday's news conference when it came to looters.
Big Cat Rescue's Carole Baskin awarded control of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's former zoo
A federal judge has granted Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Baskin control of the G.W. Zoo, formerly owned by the "Tiger King."
A federal judge has granted Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Baskin control of the G.W. Zoo, formerly owned by the "Tiger King."
2 arrested after vandalizing Florida home of former officer charged with George Floyd's murder, deputies say
Arrest reports show that the two Florida women were arrested on Friday after tossing paint onto the front door of Derek Chauvin's Windermere home.
Arrest reports show that the two Florida women were arrested on Friday after tossing paint onto the front door of Derek Chauvin's Windermere home.
SpaceX sends Dragon, astronauts on history-making flight
After nine years, Americans are back in the business of launching astronauts into space.
After nine years, Americans are back in the business of launching astronauts into space.
How to watch the SpaceX Demo-2 Dragon launch
Two astronauts are once again getting ready for the first crewed launch from Kennedy Space Center in nine years. Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are set to ride a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket into orbit in a test flight of the company’s Dragon capsule.
Two astronauts are once again getting ready for the first crewed launch from Kennedy Space Center in nine years. Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are set to ride a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket into orbit in a test flight of the company’s Dragon capsule.
1 arrested after shooting at South Florida mall leaves 2 injured
At least two people were injured in a shooting at a South Florida mall on Friday, authorities said.
At least two people were injured in a shooting at a South Florida mall on Friday, authorities said.