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July 21, 2020

Gov. DeSantis defends Florida's hospital, ICU capacity as COVID-19 cases surge

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended the state’s hospital and intensive care unit capacity on Tuesday, saying recent criticism has been inaccurate.

July 21, 2020

Asman presses Florida teachers union over reopening objections: 'Why not close the school for the flu, then?'

Fox News host David Asman challenged the president of one of Florida’s largest teachers unions during a contentious segment on Tuesday after the group filed a lawsuit to stop Gov. Ron DeSantis and state education officials from the “reckless and unsafe” reopening of schools for in-person classes amid surging coronavirus cases.

July 21, 2020

Law firms offer teachers living wills before returning to school amid rising coronavirus concerns

Law firms in Florida and Iowa are offering free living wills to teachers in those states who must return to classrooms amid the coronavirus pandemic.

July 21, 2020

Jacksonville sheriff warns Republican Convention amid coronavirus could put community at risk

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams is warning that his police department lacks the resources, funding and manpower to adequately provide security during the Republican National Convention scheduled to take place in the Florida city, especially amid the ongoing uptick in coronavirus cases statewide. 

July 21, 2020

Heat wave persists along East Coast, tropical wave bringing storms to South Florida

Stifling summer heat will linger on Tuesday for parts of the East Coast as eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico for any potential tropical development this week. 

July 20, 2020

Winn-Dixie reverses mask policy for shoppers: report

The parent company of Southern supermarket chain Winn-Dixie said Monday that it is reversing its policy and will now require customers to wear masks at its stores to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

July 20, 2020

Reward of $30G posted in Florida triple homicide case

A Florida sheriff said Monday he was banking on a $30,000 reward to help solve the murders of three buddies who were killed when they met up to go fishing.

July 20, 2020

Florida teachers union files lawsuit to stop DeSantis from reopening schools as coronavirus cases surge

One of Florida’s largest teachers unions filed a lawsuit Monday to stop Gov. Ron DeSantis and state education officials from the “reckless and unsafe” reopening of schools for in-person classes amid surging coronavirus cases.

July 20, 2020

Florida woman called 911 after her refrigerator broke; cops bring new one

Is your refrigerator running?

July 20, 2020

Florida police union rescinds endorsement of House candidate over newspaper Q&A

A Florida-based police union is rescinding its endorsement of a Democratic candidate for the state legislature in the wake of public statements.