ELECTIONS June 29, 2020 Jacksonville, host of Republican convention, mandates wearing masks Jacksonville, Fla., which is hosting the celebratory parts of this summer’s Republican National Convention, did an about-face on Monday and mandated the wearing of masks in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
ECONOMY May 2, 2020 Florida's unemployed struggle as state begins to lift coronavirus restrictions As unemployment claims across the nation continue to skyrocket, reaching more than 30 million this week, the Sunshine State is standing out for all the wrong reasons.
Coronavirus April 23, 2020 NASA warns public not to travel to next Cape Canaveral launch, citing coronavirus The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), warned the public not to travel to Cape Canaveral for the upcoming manned space launch on Thursday, citing coronavirus concerns.
Coronavirus April 16, 2020 Officials around the country using drones to promote social distancing Officials are turning to "talking" drones to keep citizens safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Midterm Elections November 5, 2018 Aftermath of Hurricane Michael could affect midterm voting in Florida Florida’s more than 13 million registered voters are choosing a new governor and voting on a pivotal Senate contest, but the parts of the Florida Panhandle struck last month by Hurricane Michael may decide the race.
Spending March 31, 2017 Drug seizure bonanza: Newest Coast Guard Cutter has banner week of busts The US Coast Guard can barely offload the cocaine it intercepts at sea before drug runners load up their go-fast boats and head toward U.S. shores.
LIFESTYLE December 31, 2016 Valentine's Day flowers first stop in U.S.? Miami International Airport As Valentine's Day approaches Miami International Airport sees their daily flower shipments quadruple to 22 million flowers per day. During the rest of the year MIA handles more than 90 percent of all flowers imported to the U.S. Most of the flowers come from South American growers.
