Florida man mists hydrogen peroxide over Wauchula streets to combat COVID-19
The city of Wauchula gave the go-ahead for a resident to spray the city's streets with a chemical most of us have in our medicine cabinet: hydrogen peroxide.
The city of Wauchula gave the go-ahead for a resident to spray the city's streets with a chemical most of us have in our medicine cabinet: hydrogen peroxide.
Jogger finds human head on side of St. Petersburg road, police say
Police have shut down a road in St. Petersburg after a human head was found on the side of the road.
Police have shut down a road in St. Petersburg after a human head was found on the side of the road.
Report: Florida teen attended large event, treated with hydroxychloroquine before COVID-19 death
The parents of a 17-year-old Fort Myers girl gave their daughter hydroxychloroquine before taking her to the hospital to get treatment for COVID-19, according to a report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and WINK News.
The parents of a 17-year-old Fort Myers girl gave their daughter hydroxychloroquine before taking her to the hospital to get treatment for COVID-19, according to a report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and WINK News.
St. Pete police to fine protesters for blocking streets, halting traffic
Police in St. Petersburg say they will begin enforcing pedestrian traffic rules following complaints about protesters blocking traffic.
Police in St. Petersburg say they will begin enforcing pedestrian traffic rules following complaints about protesters blocking traffic.
Man yells ‘I feel threatened!’ after being confronted in Costco for not wearing a face mask
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a Costco customer apparently confronted another shopper in Florida for not wearing a facial covering. The conflict escalated when the man who was confronted began screaming, "I feel threatened,” at the customer who confronted him.
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a Costco customer apparently confronted another shopper in Florida for not wearing a facial covering. The conflict escalated when the man who was confronted began screaming, "I feel threatened,” at the customer who confronted him.
Massive fish pulls 2 Florida anglers off boat and into the water during struggle to reel it in
A birthday fishing trip in Cape Coral, Fla., resulted in an angler not just reeling in a possible catch-of-a-lifetime, but also a really great story. Unfortunately, the struggle did leave the two men soaking wet.
A birthday fishing trip in Cape Coral, Fla., resulted in an angler not just reeling in a possible catch-of-a-lifetime, but also a really great story. Unfortunately, the struggle did leave the two men soaking wet.
Miami-Dade closes restaurants, gyms for a second time due to surge in coronavirus cases
Restaurants, gyms and other businesses in Miami-Dade County must once again close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus cases in South Florida.
Restaurants, gyms and other businesses in Miami-Dade County must once again close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus cases in South Florida.
Spirit Airlines passenger removed from flight for not wearing mask
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
Woman claims Ghislaine Maxwell raped her '20-30 times'; willing to testify: 'Just as evil' as Epstein
Jane Doe claims years of sexual abuse came to an end only after she became pregnant with Jeffrey Epstein’s baby.
Jane Doe claims years of sexual abuse came to an end only after she became pregnant with Jeffrey Epstein’s baby.
Health officials: 11-year-old Florida boy died from the coronavirus
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
Miami-Dade reinstates curfew, rolls back reopening of entertainment venues
Miami-Dade County has remained one of the state's hardest-hit by the pandemic and as cases skyrocket in the sunshine state, the county's government is bringing back a curfew starting Friday, July 3 until further notice.
Miami-Dade County has remained one of the state's hardest-hit by the pandemic and as cases skyrocket in the sunshine state, the county's government is bringing back a curfew starting Friday, July 3 until further notice.
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.
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.
Florida sheriff says he will deputize gun owners if county gets overwhelmed by protesters
A sheriff in north Florida says he will deputize "every lawful gun owner" in his county if protests turn violent.
A sheriff in north Florida says he will deputize "every lawful gun owner" in his county if protests turn violent.
Stepdaughter arrested in connection with murder-for-hire case
A woman is accused of plotting her stepfather's murder. Authorities say Myesha Williams paid a boyfriend to kill her stepfather over an issue involving money.
A woman is accused of plotting her stepfather's murder. Authorities say Myesha Williams paid a boyfriend to kill her stepfather over an issue involving money.
Florida man sentenced to nearly 5 years for sexually abusing teen in Chicago suburb
"It is difficult to fathom the effort he went to to have sex with a child, grooming the child online and driving to the Chicago area from south Florida," Illinois officials said.
"It is difficult to fathom the effort he went to to have sex with a child, grooming the child online and driving to the Chicago area from south Florida," Illinois officials said.
Worldwide coronavirus deaths top 500,000, with 10 million confirmed cases
On Sunday, the world passed two grim milestones: More than half a million people have now died from coronavirus-related causes, and more than 10 million people have been confirmed to have it.
On Sunday, the world passed two grim milestones: More than half a million people have now died from coronavirus-related causes, and more than 10 million people have been confirmed to have it.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will not make face masks mandatory, says it would 'backfire'
He advised residents to continue to be vigilant and avoid crowds if you can.
He advised residents to continue to be vigilant and avoid crowds if you can.
Experts recommend following these guidelines for a safe beach trip amid COVID-19 pandemic
Experts say a beach trip is low-risk as long as you follow some basic precautions.
Experts say a beach trip is low-risk as long as you follow some basic precautions.
Arizona reports 3,858 more COVID-19 cases, the highest single day tally so far
Arizona reported a record number of new coronavirus cases on Sunday. The state has become such a hotspot, VP Mike Pence has canceled plans to hold a rally there.
Arizona reported a record number of new coronavirus cases on Sunday. The state has become such a hotspot, VP Mike Pence has canceled plans to hold a rally there.
Five people died from coronavirus in New York state Saturday, lowest daily death toll since March 15
Five people died Saturday from COVID-19 in New York, the state's lowest daily death toll since March 15. But the governor cautioned that if New Yorkers travel to and from Florida and other states with surging caseloads, New York could be back at square one.
Five people died Saturday from COVID-19 in New York, the state's lowest daily death toll since March 15. But the governor cautioned that if New Yorkers travel to and from Florida and other states with surging caseloads, New York could be back at square one.