Florida sets a new record for largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
Florida recorded 15300 new cases on Sunday, the most since the pandemic began. Florida surpassed the total for New York at the height of the pandemic. source
Man protecting his baby fatally shot in Florida restaurant
A gunman walked into a Miami Beach restaurant and fatally shot a tourist who was protecting his 1-year-old son By TERRY SPENCER and DAVID FISCHER August 25, 2021, 8:03 PM…
Canadian scientist has key role in mission of Mars rover Perseverance
Watching the launch of the Mars rover Perseverance, University of Alberta professor Chris Herd is one of hundreds of scientists who are part of NASA’s latest … source
Trump encourages mail voting in key battleground Florida
President Donald Trump is encouraging voters in the critical swing state of Florida to vote by mail following months of criticizing the practice By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press August 4,…
Spring break partiers cavalier about COVID-19
Young people are still converging on Florida’s beaches for spring break, even as the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. approaches 9000. Florida’s … source
LeBron James Helping Florida Ex-Felons Pay Fees So They Can Vote
A voting rights group founded by NBA superstar LeBron James is raising funds to help people in Florida with felony records pay outstanding court debts that prevent them from voting,…
Disney World Bans Eating, Drinking While Walking To Close Coronavirus Mask Loophole
Disney World in Florida just closed a loophole to mandate that visitors who are moving wear face masks at all times amid the coronavirus pandemic. The theme park had previously…
Shaquille O’Neal Helps Motorist Stranded By Highway Crash
As long as Shaquille O’Neal didn’t have to shoot free throws, these motorists were in good hands. Dashcam video from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office showed the NBA legend waiting…
Florida Officer Who Was Filmed Shoving A Kneeling Black Protester Has Been Charged
A Florida police officer who was filmed pushing over a kneeling Black protester during an anti-racism demonstration in May is now facing a criminal charge. Steven Pohorence, 29, of the…
Angry residents erupt at meeting over new mask rule
Residents of Palm Beach County in Florida erupted in anger at a commissioner’s meeting after an unanimous vote to make masks mandatory. Source link