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.
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.
Kennedy Space Center spent $145K in taxpayer money to clean center after COVID-19 case: TMZ
After a Kennedy Space Center employee tested positive for COVID-19, it apparently cost over $145,000 to sanitize the center, according to TMZ.
After a Kennedy Space Center employee tested positive for COVID-19, it apparently cost over $145,000 to sanitize the center, according to TMZ.
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.
125-pound giraffe calf born at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne
The Brevard Zoo is welcoming a baby giraffe, which was born on Sunday in Melbourne.
The Brevard Zoo is welcoming a baby giraffe, which was born on Sunday in Melbourne.
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.
Viral photo shows nurse separated from family due to coronavirus concerns
For the last few weeks, Kyle McBride has only been seeing his wife and four children though glass -- either a window or a computer screen.
For the last few weeks, Kyle McBride has only been seeing his wife and four children though glass -- either a window or a computer screen.
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.
Math teacher brings over whiteboard to help student through glass door
Even during a pandemic, some teachers are showing that they're still willing to go above and beyond for their students.
Even during a pandemic, some teachers are showing that they're still willing to go above and beyond for their students.
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.
Tampa megachurch pastor arrested after leading packed services despite 'safer-at-home' orders
The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.
The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.
Florida man warning others after getting fake coronavirus stimulus check in mail
The fake check has the line 'Stimulus Relief Program' printed in the top left corner and is made out for more than $3,000.
The fake check has the line 'Stimulus Relief Program' printed in the top left corner and is made out for more than $3,000.
A man with coronavirus who works in LA says the drug used to treat malaria saved his life
Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.
Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.
Brevard zoo staff raising orphaned bear cub
The cub is now about 6-weeks-old and is healthy and feeding well.
The cub is now about 6-weeks-old and is healthy and feeding well.
Baby boy tests positive for COVID-19, youngest person in Florida known to have virus
A 2-year-old girl and a baby boy tested positive for COVID-19 in Broward County, reports the Miami Herald.
A 2-year-old girl and a baby boy tested positive for COVID-19 in Broward County, reports the Miami Herald.
Second U.S. congressman tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., on Wednesday became the first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., on Wednesday became the first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history
Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
Former Air Force major takes plea deal after email "looking for other pervs" to trade child porn
David Riley was known as a respected major at MacDill Air Force base but now he may be known for alleged deviant behavior involving child pornography.
David Riley was known as a respected major at MacDill Air Force base but now he may be known for alleged deviant behavior involving child pornography.
Inmate cleared by DNA evidence released from Brooksville prison, feels grass for first time in 35 years
After 35 years of incarceration, 29 of which were spent on death row, Pau Hildwin was released from the Hernando County Detention Center in Brooksville, Florida, on March 9.
After 35 years of incarceration, 29 of which were spent on death row, Pau Hildwin was released from the Hernando County Detention Center in Brooksville, Florida, on March 9.
Florida reports 2 dead from coronavirus, first known fatalities on East Coast
Two people in Florida who tested positive for the coronavirus died, becoming the first known fatalities outside California and Washington state, health officials reported Friday.
Two people in Florida who tested positive for the coronavirus died, becoming the first known fatalities outside California and Washington state, health officials reported Friday.