February 17, 2021 DeSantis calls Rush Limbaugh 'America's anchorman,' 'the GOAT' in tribute after death Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis remembered his "fellow Floridian" and "friend" Rush Limbaugh as "America’s anchorman" after the radio host died at 70 Wednesday following a battle with lung cancer.
February 17, 2021 Former NFL player Vincent Jackson suffered from 'chronic alcoholism,' possibly CTE, sheriff says Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson suffered from “chronic alcoholism” and possibly CTE before his death, police said Wednesday, citing an autopsy report and Jackson’s family.
February 17, 2021 Florida water plant cyberattack: Senate Intel chair seeks answers Senate Intelligence Chairman Mark Warner has sent a letter to the FBI and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeking more information regarding the recent computer breach at a Florida water treatment facility, citing the need to ensure that potential security weaknesses are addressed.
February 16, 2021 Florida restaurant’s mask policy goes viral: ‘Face diapers not required’ BeckyJack’s Food Shack in Hernando County, Florida, posted a picture on Facebook to explain that it doesn’t require customers or staff to wear masks.
February 16, 2021 Ron DeSantis pushes bill aimed to take power away from Big Tech Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said he will support legislation to shift the balance of power back to consumers in the state and away from Big Tech.
February 15, 2021 DeSantis: Florida took 'exact opposite' approach to New York in handling COVID-positive patients Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that his state did "the exact opposite" of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic as the nursing home death scandal threatens to overwhelm the Democrat's administration.
February 15, 2021 California, Florida show similar COVID trends despite different policies Despite tackling the COVID-19 pandemic in vastly different ways, California and Florida have experienced similar trends with the number of cases and death rate on the decline in recent weeks.
February 15, 2021 Trump drives past jubilant supporters at impromptu rally in Florida Former President Trump marked President’s Day by waving to a throng of supporters gathered near his south Florida residence.
February 15, 2021 Florida man, 83, drowns in golf course pond, police say An 83-year-old man has drowned at a golf course in Florida, police say.
February 15, 2021 Coast Guard suspends search for 6 missing boaters off Florida coast The search-and-rescue has been abandoned following 140 hours of search off the Atlantic coast.