Royal Caribbean to require unvaccinated guests on Florida cruises to have travel insurance
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.
'He went through hell': Relocated widower among the missing in Surfside condo collapse
52-year-old Harry Rosenberg had just lost his wife to cancer and both of his parents to COVID-19 last year, so he moved from New York to a beachfront condo in Surfside, Florida for a fresh start. His daughter and son-in-law had just arrived for a visit from New Jersey. Hours later, the condo building collapsed. Now all three are missing in the rubble.
52-year-old Harry Rosenberg had just lost his wife to cancer and both of his parents to COVID-19 last year, so he moved from New York to a beachfront condo in Surfside, Florida for a fresh start. His daughter and son-in-law had just arrived for a visit from New Jersey. Hours later, the condo building collapsed. Now all three are missing in the rubble.
Meet Zane! Florida infant wins 2021 Gerber Baby contest
The 4 ½ month-old cutie now takes the honorary role as Gerber's Chief Growing Officer for the year.
The 4 ½ month-old cutie now takes the honorary role as Gerber's Chief Growing Officer for the year.
Girl dies after being denied treatment for stomach pain while living at Lakeland children's home
A 17-year-old girl living at a boarding school for girls in Lakeland complained of stomach issues for nearly a month – but was denied professional medical treatment – before she died in May of 2020, according to reports by the Polk County medical examiner and the Florida Department of Children and Families.
A 17-year-old girl living at a boarding school for girls in Lakeland complained of stomach issues for nearly a month – but was denied professional medical treatment – before she died in May of 2020, according to reports by the Polk County medical examiner and the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Super Bowl streaker takes deal for 12 months probation, community service
The stunt is over, but the consequences are far from over. The streaker who ran across the field during the Super Bowl game in Tampa went before a judge Tuesday.
The stunt is over, but the consequences are far from over. The streaker who ran across the field during the Super Bowl game in Tampa went before a judge Tuesday.
In collapsed Florida building's twin, many residents staying put
Many residents of Champlain Towers North, a sister building next to the collapsed south condo tower in Surfside, Florida, say they are staying put.
Many residents of Champlain Towers North, a sister building next to the collapsed south condo tower in Surfside, Florida, say they are staying put.
Florida condo collapse: Prosecutors to pursue grand jury investigation
Officials say prosecutors in Florida will pursue a grand jury investigation into the deadly collapse of an oceanfront condominium building.
Officials say prosecutors in Florida will pursue a grand jury investigation into the deadly collapse of an oceanfront condominium building.
Suspect in Florida cop shooting makes 1st Georgia court appearance
A suspect in the shooting of a Florida police officer who was caught in a DeKalb County treehouse will make his first appearance in court Tuesday morning.
A suspect in the shooting of a Florida police officer who was caught in a DeKalb County treehouse will make his first appearance in court Tuesday morning.
President Joe Biden, First Lady will visit Surfside condo collapse site Thursday
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Surfside on Thursday to visit with the families of Surfside condo collapse victims.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Surfside on Thursday to visit with the families of Surfside condo collapse victims.
Man plans trip to Disney World to make good on wife’s dying wish
“I wish she were here today. Not just because we all miss her. But so that she could see the impact she has made, almost six months later she is still changing lives.”
“I wish she were here today. Not just because we all miss her. But so that she could see the impact she has made, almost six months later she is still changing lives.”
‘We’re really proud of you, J.R.’: Publix employee learns he qualifies for 2022 Special Olympics
After his fellow Publix employees surprised him with the news that he was selected to represent Team Florida in the 2022 Special Olympics, J.R. told his coworkers, "I'm going to do my absolute best to make you guys all proud."
After his fellow Publix employees surprised him with the news that he was selected to represent Team Florida in the 2022 Special Olympics, J.R. told his coworkers, "I'm going to do my absolute best to make you guys all proud."
Convicted child molester's mother refuses to attend sentencing
Lewis Matthews was convicted of molesting a 10-year-old girl and then dousing her in bleach to cover it up. At his sentencing Monday, he faced life in prison.
Lewis Matthews was convicted of molesting a 10-year-old girl and then dousing her in bleach to cover it up. At his sentencing Monday, he faced life in prison.
Florida condo collapse: Death toll rises to 11, 150 still missing
Miami-Dade officials have updated the partial condo collapse death toll to 11 with 150 people still missing and 136 accounted for as of Monday afternoon.
Miami-Dade officials have updated the partial condo collapse death toll to 11 with 150 people still missing and 136 accounted for as of Monday afternoon.
Biden supports federal investigation into Florida condo collapse
"He does believe there should be an investigation," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Psaki told reporters Monday about President Joe Biden.
"He does believe there should be an investigation," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Psaki told reporters Monday about President Joe Biden.
Florida condo collapse: Man in town for COVID-19 funeral among missing
Jay Kleiman traveled from Puerto Rico to go back to the condominium where he grew up north of Miami Beach for an old high school friend's funeral. But hours before the ceremony, the high-rise building in the affluent neighborhood of Surfside collapsed, leaving more than 100 people missing overnight.
Jay Kleiman traveled from Puerto Rico to go back to the condominium where he grew up north of Miami Beach for an old high school friend's funeral. But hours before the ceremony, the high-rise building in the affluent neighborhood of Surfside collapsed, leaving more than 100 people missing overnight.
Girl sits alone, recites Jewish prayer for parent in Florida condo collapse, mayor says
The mayor of Surfside, Florida said he was deeply moved after seeing a little girl sitting alone and praying for one of her parents who was presumably in the condo building when it collapsed.
The mayor of Surfside, Florida said he was deeply moved after seeing a little girl sitting alone and praying for one of her parents who was presumably in the condo building when it collapsed.
Firefighters bring toys found in rubble to makeshift memorial near collapsed Florida condo building
Firefighters are bringing stuffed animals and children's toys found in the rubble of the South Florida building collapse to a makeshift memorial near the site, where relatives have posted photos of their missing family members.
Firefighters are bringing stuffed animals and children's toys found in the rubble of the South Florida building collapse to a makeshift memorial near the site, where relatives have posted photos of their missing family members.
Dozens of Florida law enforcement officers heading to US-Mexico border on Monday
More than 50 law enforcement officers in Florida will head to Texas and Arizona on Monday to help with border-control efforts
More than 50 law enforcement officers in Florida will head to Texas and Arizona on Monday to help with border-control efforts
From Tampa to Tokyo: Hillsborough High teen becomes youngest runner to make Team USA in decades
Tampa's own Erriyon Knighton, a 17-year-old at Hillsborough High, has made history. He will be joining Team USA as the youngest track-and-field athlete since 1964.
Tampa's own Erriyon Knighton, a 17-year-old at Hillsborough High, has made history. He will be joining Team USA as the youngest track-and-field athlete since 1964.
Houston man identified as victim from deadly condo collapse in Florida
A Houston native has been identified as one of the victims killed by the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida.
A Houston native has been identified as one of the victims killed by the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida.