5 juniors from California to Texas named National Student Poets
This year’s poets are Isabella Ramirez, from Lake Worth; Ethan Wang, from Katy, Texas; Manasi Garg, from Saratoga; Madelyn Dietz, from St. Paul, Minn.; and Anthony Wiles, from Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Each receives a $5,000 cash award.
This year’s poets are Isabella Ramirez, from Lake Worth; Ethan Wang, from Katy, Texas; Manasi Garg, from Saratoga; Madelyn Dietz, from St. Paul, Minn.; and Anthony Wiles, from Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Each receives a $5,000 cash award.
'You now have coronavirus': Pinellas County man spits on child in restaurant, police say
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.
Trump encourages Floridians to vote by mail, despite criticizing mail-in voting
President Trump has made headlines in recent weeks for his criticisms of mail-in voting, saying it would cause fraudulent votes to be cast. But that apparently doesn't apply to Florida.
President Trump has made headlines in recent weeks for his criticisms of mail-in voting, saying it would cause fraudulent votes to be cast. But that apparently doesn't apply to Florida.
COVID-19 complicates cancer treatment for thousands of patients
The novel coronavirus upended a retired firefighter's cancer treatment plan. But, Len Archer has found a way to get the care he needs by switching to another facility just a six-hour drive from his new home in Florida.
The novel coronavirus upended a retired firefighter's cancer treatment plan. But, Len Archer has found a way to get the care he needs by switching to another facility just a six-hour drive from his new home in Florida.
Deputies: Lyft driver attacked by intoxicated man who pulled down coronavirus partition inside car
Flagler County deputies arrested a man they say attacked a Lyft driver.
Flagler County deputies arrested a man they say attacked a Lyft driver.
Florida deputy jumps on Jet Ski, chases down fugitive trying to swim away, body cam video shows
A Florida deputy’s bodycam recorded his wild pursuit of a wanted fugitive last week that began on foot and ended after a short rundown on a Jet Ski.
A Florida deputy’s bodycam recorded his wild pursuit of a wanted fugitive last week that began on foot and ended after a short rundown on a Jet Ski.
Florida man buys $140,000 Porsche with check printed from home computer
The suspect tried to then purchase 3 Rolex watches.
The suspect tried to then purchase 3 Rolex watches.
Teen father, baby at center of Amber Alert located in Apopka, Florida
The 2-week-old baby at the center of an Amber Alert out of Broward County, Florida is safe and being cared for at a hospital, according to the Coconut Creek Police Department. The baby's 17-year-old father is in custody.
The 2-week-old baby at the center of an Amber Alert out of Broward County, Florida is safe and being cared for at a hospital, according to the Coconut Creek Police Department. The baby's 17-year-old father is in custody.
Florida vacation may have landed Georgia dad in ICU with COVID-19 complications
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
'Back the Blue' mural painted outside Tampa police headquarters
A mural in downtown Tampa is drawing praise and criticism. Organizers say they want to show their support for law enforcement, but they may have been a little over-eager because they painted it before officially getting a permit.
A mural in downtown Tampa is drawing praise and criticism. Organizers say they want to show their support for law enforcement, but they may have been a little over-eager because they painted it before officially getting a permit.
Splash Mountain ride vehicle became submerged underwater with guests onboard, video shows
Another rider posted photos of the incident as well, showing their feet submerged in water and the ride vehicle wet and submerged underwater.
Another rider posted photos of the incident as well, showing their feet submerged in water and the ride vehicle wet and submerged underwater.
Tampa teen faces 30 felony charges for hacking prominent Twitter accounts; 2 others charged
Prosecutors announced the arrest of a Tampa teenager believed to be the mastermind behind the hacking of prominent Twitter accounts, along with two other suspects.
Prosecutors announced the arrest of a Tampa teenager believed to be the mastermind behind the hacking of prominent Twitter accounts, along with two other suspects.
Florida flight attendant attacks husband, smashes guitar after discovering tryst
A Florida stewardess flew into a fury after walking in on her husband with another woman, wiling the wife to attack her spouse and smash a guitar into a wall.
A Florida stewardess flew into a fury after walking in on her husband with another woman, wiling the wife to attack her spouse and smash a guitar into a wall.
'It's a horrific situation': 2 dead, 1 injured after brutal attack with baseball bat at Windermere home
The child reportedly called 911 and hid in a bathroom during the attack.
The child reportedly called 911 and hid in a bathroom during the attack.
North Carolina man visiting Florida Keys cited for taking federally-protected coral
A North Carolina man visiting the Florida Keys stole large pieces of federally protected coral, authorities said.
A North Carolina man visiting the Florida Keys stole large pieces of federally protected coral, authorities said.
Black family showered with 'world of love' after receiving racist letter on twins' graduation celebration
The Sproul family, who live in Yulee, Florida, received a hateful letter in their mailbox targeting the 18-year-old high school grads.
The Sproul family, who live in Yulee, Florida, received a hateful letter in their mailbox targeting the 18-year-old high school grads.
Missing Georgia mom's truck located in South Florida
Police detectives in South Florida said they found the truck belonging to the mother of a 2-year-old who was found wandering the parking lot of a Broward County apartment complex Sunday.
Police detectives in South Florida said they found the truck belonging to the mother of a 2-year-old who was found wandering the parking lot of a Broward County apartment complex Sunday.
Deputies arrest Florida day care operator for child pornography
Deputies in South Florida have arrested a day care operator who they say was caught with dozens of images of child pornography.
Deputies in South Florida have arrested a day care operator who they say was caught with dozens of images of child pornography.
Key West couple jailed for refusing to quarantine after testing positive
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
300 students, guests, staff at Central Florida graduation possibly exposed to COVID-19, school district warns
The exposure notification applies to nearly 300 students and their guests, the Central Florida school district said.
The exposure notification applies to nearly 300 students and their guests, the Central Florida school district said.