Hospital celebrates as once-critical COVID-19 patient leaves Wesley Chapel hospital
Healthcare workers lined the hallway to cheer on a Pasco County woman as she was finally allowed to go home after being in the intensive care unit for days battling the novel coronavirus.
Healthcare workers lined the hallway to cheer on a Pasco County woman as she was finally allowed to go home after being in the intensive care unit for days battling the novel coronavirus.
22% of Floridians working from home are drinking alcohol during their shifts, survey says
The survey showed that 22 percent of Floridians working from home are drinking during their shifts.
The survey showed that 22 percent of Floridians working from home are drinking during their shifts.
Florida woman stuffed plastic Easter eggs with porn and placed them in stranger's mailboxes, deputies say
For several days, deputies in one Florida county were receiving phone calls complaining about Easter eggs filled with pornographic images being placed into residents' mailboxes. Later, officials said they found the suspect.
For several days, deputies in one Florida county were receiving phone calls complaining about Easter eggs filled with pornographic images being placed into residents' mailboxes. Later, officials said they found the suspect.
Deputies: Florida man arrested for coughing on cashier, says social distancing is 'getting out of hand'
"He said he didn’t expect anyone to understand his sense of humor," the sheriff's office said.
"He said he didn’t expect anyone to understand his sense of humor," the sheriff's office said.
Florida vegetables an unexpected victim of coronavirus
Thousands of acres of fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are being plowed over or left to rot because farmers can’t sell to restaurants, theme parks or schools nationwide that have closed because of the coronavirus.
Thousands of acres of fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are being plowed over or left to rot because farmers can’t sell to restaurants, theme parks or schools nationwide that have closed because of the coronavirus.
Tom Brady and wife, Gisele, donate to provide 750,000 meals through Feeding Tampa Bay
In one of his first moves as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Tom Brady and his wife, Gisele Bündchen, donated an amount that would pay for 750,000 meals through Feeding Tampa Bay.
In one of his first moves as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Tom Brady and his wife, Gisele Bündchen, donated an amount that would pay for 750,000 meals through Feeding Tampa Bay.
Cuteness alert: Zoo Miami welcomes endangered clouded leopard kittens
Providing exactly what's needed in these trying times, Zoo Miami has shared images of two clouded leopard cubs.
Providing exactly what's needed in these trying times, Zoo Miami has shared images of two clouded leopard cubs.
Disney lights up Cinderella's Castle in blue to honor healthcare workers
April 7 is World Health Day, so to honor medical workers across the world, Disney theme parks have united across the globe "with a message of thanks and appreciation to celebrate the brave healthcare providers who are helping so many."
April 7 is World Health Day, so to honor medical workers across the world, Disney theme parks have united across the globe "with a message of thanks and appreciation to celebrate the brave healthcare providers who are helping so many."
Central Florida church held in-person Sunday Service as stay-at-home order allows religious services
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
Florida mother seeks custody of son, says father is coronavirus risk
A Florida mother is asking a judge to allow her to keep custody of her 2-year-old son during the pandemic, claiming the boy's father and his fiance are at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus since they are first-responders.
A Florida mother is asking a judge to allow her to keep custody of her 2-year-old son during the pandemic, claiming the boy's father and his fiance are at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus since they are first-responders.
Florida man accused of brutalizing, baking dog
Vicasso Lara, 24, is accused of brutalizing a dog and baking it in an oven, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Deputies arrested Lara Friday and charged him with animal torture.
Vicasso Lara, 24, is accused of brutalizing a dog and baking it in an oven, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Deputies arrested Lara Friday and charged him with animal torture.
Florida deputy loses battle with COVID-19
Deputy Shannon Bennett has served with the sheriff's office for 12 years.
Deputy Shannon Bennett has served with the sheriff's office for 12 years.
Union to meet with Disney representatives after employee furlough announcement
The Walt Disney Company on Thursday announced it will begin furloughs of non-union park employees at its parks in California and Florida.
The Walt Disney Company on Thursday announced it will begin furloughs of non-union park employees at its parks in California and Florida.
Man gains access to Florida class being held on Zoom, exposes himself, district says
Earlier this week, the FBI warned the nation of so-called "Zoom-bombing," or video hacking, as more people have turned to video-teleconferencing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Earlier this week, the FBI warned the nation of so-called "Zoom-bombing," or video hacking, as more people have turned to video-teleconferencing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses gather to pray on rooftops during coronavirus pandemic
As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.
As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.
Tampa megachurch pastor cancels Sunday services, says he fears for congregation's safety
The embattled Tampa megachurch pastor who was arrested Monday after leading packed church services the day before -- despite social distancing orders from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office -- says he is canceling this coming Sunday's services.
The embattled Tampa megachurch pastor who was arrested Monday after leading packed church services the day before -- despite social distancing orders from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office -- says he is canceling this coming Sunday's services.
Florida man uses drone to deliver toilet paper
A man from Florida devised an imaginative method of sending toilet paper to a neighbor on March 27 by delivering it using a drone.
A man from Florida devised an imaginative method of sending toilet paper to a neighbor on March 27 by delivering it using a drone.
Cast members still raise American flag in closed Walt Disney World theme park
Florida's theme parks may still be closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that isn't stopping cast members at Walt Disney World from continuing to raise the American flag in the Magic Kingdom.
Florida's theme parks may still be closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that isn't stopping cast members at Walt Disney World from continuing to raise the American flag in the Magic Kingdom.
Deputies: Florida mother shoots burglar who entered home because 'dinosaurs were chasing him'
"I guess the only explanation is watch where you're buying your weed at during this time," Sheriff Chitwood said.
"I guess the only explanation is watch where you're buying your weed at during this time," Sheriff Chitwood said.
Trump administration rules gun shops ‘essential’ amid virus
In the past several weeks, various states and municipalities have offered different interpretations of whether gun stores should be allowed to remain open as Americans stay at home to avoid spreading the virus.
In the past several weeks, various states and municipalities have offered different interpretations of whether gun stores should be allowed to remain open as Americans stay at home to avoid spreading the virus.