Florida

What Happens Next? DeSantis Summarizes COVID-19 Plan for Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis recently said the COVID-19 figures have improved statewide. However, there are huge differences, he said, according to one's location in Florida.

LGBTQ Witchhunt: The Hidden Story of How Florida Legally Terrorized the Gay Community

In the 1950s, the state of Florida supported and sponsored a state committee that stalked, intimidated, and terrorized members of the LGBTQ community. They attacked students, employees at state universities, and schools.

Florida Beachgoers Leave 13,000 Pounds of Trash on Cocoa Beach

The City of Cocoa Beach reported an influx of day-trippers to their sands. Many of the visitors discarded trash in their wake.

Dozens of Wildfires are Raging in Florida, High Temperatures Threaten More

Florida is suffering from more than a dozen wildfires as record temperatures and extremely dry weather takes its toll on the state. The wildfires have devastated acres of properties, forcing residents to evacuate.

More Than 400,000 Remain Jobless in Florida, Highest in the Country

The tourism-dependent state of Florida has reached more than 400,000 jobless as the state eases its restrictions for Phase 1.

Deputies Arrest Florida Man With Enough Fentanyl to Kill Half a Million People

Authorities recently arrested a Florida resident after the local narcotics team found the suspect in possession of deadly and illegal drugs following a residential search.

Two Florida Cold Case Murder Victims Identified After 30 Years

Authorities recently identified two homicide victims in separate Volusia cases after being nameless for 30 years. The man and the woman were identified after officials conducted DNA tests.

COVID-19 Ends the Use of Florida Schools as Hurricane Shelters

To prevent COVID-19 from spreading, the officials of Florida announced recently, they might not open up schools or mass shelters for people who seek shelter in the event of a hurricane.

Grim Reaper to Enforce Social Distancing Guidelines in Reopened Florida Beaches

As some beaches reopen in Florida, a man decided to walk the shores as the Grim Reaper to enforce social distancing among beachgoers.

Florida Ranked Slowest State to Process Unemployment Claims, 86% Still Waiting

In Florida, hundreds of thousands applied for unemployment benefits. Only a small fraction, however, are receiving their payments.

Texas and Florida Governors Look Forward to Helping NASCAR Run Races Again

Governors of Texas and Florida express their eagerness to support NASCAR run races again despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sea Turtles Are Thriving in Florida Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

Sea turtles thrive in the middle of COVID-19 restrictions. While no humans are seen outside, so waste and plastics are less making it advantageous to these reptiles.
First responders and residents walk along a main street

'It Was Ungodly,' Dozens Dead As Tornadoes Sweep Through Southern States

Severe storms and tornadoes swept through six Southern states on Sunday, leaving massive damages in its wake.
Beachgoers

Domino Effect: Florida College Students Test Positive For COVID-19 After Spring Break

The photo shows a beach in Florida that was packed with beachgoers, mostly college students, during spring break. It is suspected that students who tested positive for COVID-19 traveled to the beach.
Beachgoers

Beach Goers in Florida Ignore COVID-19 Precautions

Beachgoers, mostly students, ignored the advice and warning of Pres. Trump to avoid mass gathering and practice social distancing. Many still went to the beach last weekend amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida politician criticized for racist remarks against young Puerto Rican tennis players

Florida Politician Criticized for Racist Remarks Against Puerto Rican Tennis Player

Sarasota Republican Martin Hyde is being criticized by people online and fellow politicians for his racist comments against a Puerto Rican young tennis player.
President Donald Trump struggles with the Hispanics

Trump Struggles to Win Favor of Hispanic Voters in Florida

President Donald Trump struggles to get the votes of the Hispanic voters if the election was to be today, based on the recent survey.

After Huge Gains, Zika Risk Still Present In the Americas

The virus might be down, but it's not out. Zika cases in the past year have been decreasing on the whole across North and South America, but we might not be out of the woods yet as we head into the warm summer months.

Zika Alert in Texas: Health Officials Watch For New Zika Transmission In Texas

In Texas, a local woman was infected by Zika Virus. Health Officials is look out for more infected people in Texas.

First Zika case reported in Texas as the outbreak continues on

Zika virus is spreading again after Texas reported its first Zika case. Health official in the US stated that the first Zika virus case was reported in Texas on Monday, believed to be from a local mosquito bite.

Hurricane Matthew Tracker [Path MAPS] – Gov. Scott Warns Historic Storm Can ‘Kill You,’ Evacuations Underway in Georgia and South Carolina

Florida's most potent hurricane in over a decade is expected to bring heavy rainfall and 165-mph winds over the weekend. The danger these blusterous winds pose led governors across the Southeast to issue mandatory evacuations of beachside cities.