20 hours agoFlorida sees slight decrease in jobless claims as pandemic continuesFlorida continued last week to show a decline in new unemployment claims, even as coronavirus cases have been on the rise and the state heads into what is expected to be ...
20 hours agoMedicaid enrollment surge means major workload for stateFlorida has seen a spike in Medicaid enrollment since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and the agency responsible for enrolling and disenrolling people in the health-care pro...
22 hours agoMiami officer befriends teen who attacked him during protestA young Black teenager who whacked a Miami police officer over the head with a skateboard during a chaotic demonstration earlier this year recently met that officer again...
1 day agoDeath sentences upheld in 2015 St. Johns County double murderThe Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the first-degree murder convictions and death sentences of a St. Johns County man accused in 2015 of fatally shooting his es...
1 day agoSen. Scott presses for COVID-19 vaccine informationScott, who announced Friday that he had tested positive for COVID-19, said it’s not clear how federal, state and local governments will coordinate efforts to distribute v...
1 day agoDeSantis extends order blocking business shutdowns during pandemicGov. Ron DeSantis has extended a September executive order aimed at preventing business shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
1 day agoFlorida Supreme Court refuses to reinstate death sentence for Duval County killerThe Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected requests by Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office to reinstate death sentences for two convicted murderers, ruling that e...
1 day agoDuval County adds over 500 COVID-19 cases for 2nd day in a rowFor the second straight day, Duval County reported more than 500 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in data released Wednesday by the Florida Department of Health.
$5 million grant will help restore Keys coral reefA $5 million grant will help restore one of the major coral reefs located in federally protected waters around the Florida Keys.
2 days agoFlorida man wrestles gator to save dogA man walking his dog wrestles an alligator after the dog was snatched.
More than 17,000 Florida prison inmates have had COVID-19The total as of noon Friday was 17,009 inmates, up 10 from Wednesday.
No. 4 Clemson’s game at Florida State postponed The game between No. 4 Clemson and Florida State has been postponed hours before kickoff.
Postal carrier guilty of stealing gift cards, other mailA Florida postal carrier has been convicted of stealing gift cards and other mail.
Manatee poke lands Tampa boat captain in federal courtAs a charter boat captain, David Beede knows it's a crime to harass a manatee. He would never want to hurt one. So why is he in a federal courtroom facing possible prison...
Florida’s COVID-19 cases remain above 9,000 for 2nd day; 80 deaths reported FridayFlorida’s Department of Health reported 9,085 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday -- the second straight day the state added over 9,000 cases bringing the average for the wee...
Consumer Alert: Beware of COVID-19 texting scamWe know we say this all the time, but we can't say it too much: DON'T click links from random text messages and DON'T give out your personal banking information.
COVID-19 keeps 9 lawmakers from Florida CapitolNine lawmakers were excused from attending the legislative organization session in Tallahassee on Tuesday because they tested positive for COVID-19 or were exposed to the...
Florida adds 7,459 coronavirus cases, 86 deaths The Florida Department of Health reported 7,459 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.
COVID-19 hospitalizations rising locally, statewideAs Florida and Duval County once again post near-record COVID-19 numbers, hospitalizations across the state continue to rise.
Florida election results certifiedAs legal battles and vote counts continue in other states, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Tuesday quickly ...
JaxPAL reopening Eastside location Tuesday after fire in March The location was caught on fire back in March and was severely damaged.
Virus worries latest hurdle in Florida school shooting caseConcerns about the coronavirus in jail are the latest roadblock in the death penalty case against the suspect in 2018 massacre that killed 17 people at a Florida high sch...
Florida’s new leaders see hope emerging from year of crisisAfter a tumultuous national election year in which a virus has gripped the world with fear, Florida’s two new legislative leaders are sending out a message of hope for 20...
Nearly 200 arrested in Florida human trafficking investigationAn investigation into human trafficking over the past two years has led to the arrests of nearly 200 people on criminal charges ranging from solicitation of prostitution ...
Public health programs see surge in students amid pandemicPublic health programs have seen a surge in enrollment as the coronavirus has swept through the U.S., killing more than 247,000 people.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to mount in FloridaWith thousands of additional COVID-19 cases being reported every day, the number of people hospitalized with the disease continues to mount.
After Sunday spike, Florida’s COVID-19 cases fall to near recent averageThe day after the Florida Department of Health reported its largest daily increase in COVID-19 cases since July, Monday’s caseload was more in line with recent averages.
