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.
Pediatrician encourages positivity on National Doctors' Day
A south Florida emergency room doctor hopes to share some encouragement with others in the healthcare field this National Doctors' Day.
A south Florida emergency room doctor hopes to share some encouragement with others in the healthcare field this National Doctors' Day.
DeSantis doesn't want cruise ship with sick passengers, 4 dead to dock in South Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't want a cruise ship where four people died and others are sick to dock in his state, saying Monday that the state does not have the capacity to treat outsiders.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't want a cruise ship where four people died and others are sick to dock in his state, saying Monday that the state does not have the capacity to treat outsiders.
Have a tip? The Hillsborough sheriff wants to know what happened to former husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO
The sheriff of Hillsborough County is taking advantage of the popularity around Netflix's new documentary, "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," and asking for any tips that can lead to information on what happened to the husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO.
The sheriff of Hillsborough County is taking advantage of the popularity around Netflix's new documentary, "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," and asking for any tips that can lead to information on what happened to the husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO.
Tampa megachurch crowded with worshipers, despite social distancing orders
Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.
Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.
Sheriff: Man coughs on Florida deputy, claims he has COVID-19
A Florida man is facing charges that he threatened and assaulted an officer after he coughed on a deputy and said he had the coronavirus, according to authorities.
A Florida man is facing charges that he threatened and assaulted an officer after he coughed on a deputy and said he had the coronavirus, according to authorities.
Walt Disney World extends closure time of properties to fight the spread of coronavirus
Disney has announced it is extending the date of its closures to properties in Florida and California in the fight against the spread of coronavirus.
Disney has announced it is extending the date of its closures to properties in Florida and California in the fight against the spread of coronavirus.
Elderly Tampa couple separated while assisted living facility locked down due to COVID-19
Betty and Steve Sanchez have been together for more than 50 years. But with assisted living facilities across the country on lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this has been the longest the couple has ever been apart.
Betty and Steve Sanchez have been together for more than 50 years. But with assisted living facilities across the country on lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this has been the longest the couple has ever been apart.
Winn-Dixie to offer extended shopping hours just for healthcare workers, first responders
Winn-Dixie's parent company says it is adding extended shopping hours dedicated just to healthcare workers and first responders as they battle the coronavirus pandemic.
Winn-Dixie's parent company says it is adding extended shopping hours dedicated just to healthcare workers and first responders as they battle the coronavirus pandemic.
Hundreds of greyhounds looking for homes after coronavirus shuts down Florida dog tracks
Around 1,500 greyhounds will need new homes.
Around 1,500 greyhounds will need new homes.
Deputies celebrate with boy after his cop-themed birthday party is cancelled
When a four-year-old in Collier County, Florida, was forced to cancel his police-themed birthday bash due to the coronavirus, local sheriff Kevin Rambosk decided to bring the party to him.
When a four-year-old in Collier County, Florida, was forced to cancel his police-themed birthday bash due to the coronavirus, local sheriff Kevin Rambosk decided to bring the party to him.
Hernando County inmates make face masks for area hospitals
Four sewing machines and numerous supplies were donated to the detention center to make the face masks.
Four sewing machines and numerous supplies were donated to the detention center to make the face masks.
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.
Costco stores install plexiglass around registers as coronavirus cases continue to rise
FOX 35 News visited the Costco in Altamonte Springs and saw plexiglass surrounding the register and cashier.
FOX 35 News visited the Costco in Altamonte Springs and saw plexiglass surrounding the register and cashier.
Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes in baby zebra
Walt Disney World said zebra weighs about 65 pounds and was born to mom Heidi.
Walt Disney World said zebra weighs about 65 pounds and was born to mom Heidi.
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.
People who have recently left NY should quarantine for 14 days, White House task force recommends
The White House Coronavirus Task Force about the developments on Tuesday.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force about the developments on Tuesday.
Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies at Sarasota Memorial from COVID-19 complications
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Wild Florida drive-thru safari park remains open during coronavirus shutdowns
For families who are looking to keep busy while practicing social distancing, Wild Florida says their drive-thru safari park is open for business!
For families who are looking to keep busy while practicing social distancing, Wild Florida says their drive-thru safari park is open for business!