South Florida shop makes face masks from alligator, python, iguana skins

A South Florida man is making stylish face masks that could help the environment. Brian Wood says pythons are invasive species that he hunts and turns into masks.

Federal government confiscates face masks meant for Florida firefighters

A shipment of 1 million face masks en route to South Florida for firefighters was confiscated last week by the federal government, Miami-Dade's top emergency management official said.

Florida high school valedictorian accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools

A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.

Mom and daughter dress up for grocery visit to lighten mood during coronavirus pandemic

A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.

Publix buying excess milk, produce from farmers and donating it to food banks

As farmers around the country have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Publix announced a new initiative to partner with those farmers and bring them some relief.

Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida

In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.

Fort Myers police show love to hospital workers

Police down in Fort Myers, Florida showed their appreciation for healthcare workers this week -- by using their patrol cruisers.

Dad creates stunning Disney sidewalk art to brighten Lutz neighborhood

Even though Walt Disney World has been closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 lockdown, a local artist brought Disney characters to his neighborhood, creating portraits of Ariel, Lady and the Tramp, and others with sidewalk chalk.

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.

Florida pub removes $10K stapled to walls for unemployed staff

The history of Fort Lauderdale restaurant Hott Leggz is written with magic marker on thousands of dollar bills stapled to the walls and ceiling.

Florida county reopens beaches with restrictions

Governor Ron DeSantis gave the green light for some beaches and parks to reopen if it can be done safely after being closed because of the coronavirus. 

‘She didn’t have a mask’: Husband believes Florida ICU nurse found dead in home had COVID-19

The husband of a Florida nurse who recently died of what he believes were complications of COVID-19 says his wife did not have the proper safety equipment while dealing with sick patients.