Missing Charlotte County man found

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says 79-year-old James Bernard Pidgeon, who went missing after last being seen at Gulf Cove Moose Lodge in Englewood, has been found.

Mar-a-Lago receives warning from Palm Beach County over coronavirus mask violations

President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort received a warning from Palm Beach County over its failure to enforce a mask ordinance at its New Year's Eve party. The club could receive fines of up to $15,000 per future violation.

Disney World releases hours through the end of March

Disney World just revealed its winter operating schedule, which will see the reopening of at least one of its water parks.

Suspected U.S. Capitol 'lectern guy' arrested on federal charges in Pinellas County

The smiling 'lectern guy' seen in a now-viral photo taken during this week’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol has been arrested in Pinellas County, records show.

Florida doctor's death after COVID-19 vaccine being investigated

The medical examiner's office in Miami is looking into the death of a doctor who died about two weeks after getting Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, officials said Friday.

Teacher sprayed student with disinfectant after mask dispute, police say

A Largo High School teacher was arrested Wednesday after allegedly spraying a student with disinfectant because the teen was not wearing a COVID mask properly.

Manatee County man possibly photographed carrying House speaker's lectern from Capitol

A Manatee County man is featured in one of the more viral images from the failed insurrection attempt in Washington, D.C., acquaintances of the man said Thursday.

Rep. Crist calls for removal of president under 25th Amendment

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL13) issued a tweet calling for the removal of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, as the United States Capitol Building was overtaken by a violent mob Wednesday.

Pongo the giraffe euthanized at Zoo Miami

"He will be terribly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and the privilege of working with him."