Coronavirus-At-A-Glance: Florida Cases Drop But State-Run Testing Sites Were Closed Due To Tropical Storm Isaias
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 11:00 a.m. on August 3, 2020.
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Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 11:00 a.m. on August 3, 2020.
Some bizarre behavior was captured on video Saturday when a man was spotted on the hood of a moving semi-truck on the Florida Turnpike.
Riding back to Earth in a SpaceX Dragon capsule, NASA's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken marked the first splashdown by U.S. astronauts in 45 years.
Tropical Storm Isaias is moving slowly north-northwestward just offshore the east-central Florida coast.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 11:30 a.m. on August 2, 2020.
They are ready for re-entry. NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley bid farewell to the International Space Station and departed aboard their SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, beginning a 19-hour journey home that will mark the final stretch of an historic two-month mission.
Northeast Broward County braced for any potential impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias Saturday. However, during the day and into the evening, many families spent the day on the sand watching the waves.
Isaias, now a Tropical Storm, could restrengthen to hurricane strength overnight as it inches slowly closer to Florida's southeast coast.
It was definitely not a beach day along South Florida's coast line as Tropical Storm Isaias churned up the water, sending waves crashing into the Lake Worth Beach pier.
As COVID-19 spreads throughout the state's prison system, Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Mark Inch and one of his top lieutenants have tested positive for the virus, the state agency announced late Friday night.
Hurricane Isaias crossed over the Bahamas' Andros Island late Saturday morning, whipping it and nearby islands with heavy rain and strong winds as the storm headed closer to Florida.
As Hurricane Isaias edges closer to Florida's east coast, Florida Power and Light has prepositioned personnel up and down the state to begin power restoration once it is safe.
Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 11 a.m. on August 1, 2020.
A Florida teen is facing 30 felony charges for scamming people across America, and perpetrating the "Bit-Con" hack of prominent Twitter accounts including Bill Gates, Barack Obama, and Elon Musk.
Two U.S. astronauts hope to return home to Earth on Sunday if Hurricane Isaias allows it, and they will have seasick bags ready to use if needed.
Closing arguments are underway in the federal trial of four men accused of conspiring to kidnap or kill Haiti's President, with key parts of the plot linked to South Florida. Martine Moïse, the late president’s wife and survivor of the attack, was the first witness to testify. The jury will soon decide the fate of the accused as each defense team presents its case.
Federal agents seized 540kg of cocaine, 14 guns, and over $3 million in cash during raids on a Miami drug ring accused of smuggling drugs from Colombia to the U.S. via the Dominican Republic. The Department of Justice says the five men face serious charges, with a minimum of ten years if convicted, as new legislation targets counterfeit pill operations.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial new congressional map into law, redrawing 21 out of 28 districts and potentially flipping four seats from Democrat to Republican. Critics call the move a partisan power grab that shrinks Democratic-leaning areas in Tampa, Orlando, and South Florida. Legal challenges are expected as the new map takes effect.
Miami-Dade’s Boating Safety Task Force is calling for major changes on Biscayne Bay after a surge in accidents and missing navigation markers. Recommendations include new boat traffic signals, a unified enforcement database, and mandatory boater ID checks at marinas—all aimed at tackling decades-old safety risks and preventing future tragedies on the water.
The Spirit Airlines shutdown has left travelers stranded and searching for alternative flights, while some are still trying to locate missing luggage. At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, a once-busy Spirit counter now sits empty as passengers and longtime employees grapple with the abrupt closure and lack of communication. Other airlines are offering discounted rescue fares to help affected travelers reach their destinations.
Otto Lopez hit a two-run triple to back a strong five-inning outing by Janson Junk and the Miami Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 to extend their winning streak to six.
Another heat advisory is in effect for most of South Florida from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Efforts are underway to rekindle U.S.-Iran diplomacy after the most intense exchange of attacks since the ceasefire took effect.
Haitians in South Florida have been encouraged to get legal affairs in order, and to speak with estate and family attorneys.
Mexico's government has sharply criticized the treatment of its citizens under President Trump's push to increase deportations.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
The likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Donalds, said he would vote for it, but as he told CBS Miami's Jim DeFede, if it does fail, they will tackle the issue again next year.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has avoided talking about both topics with opponents calling him "the most corrupt attorney general Florida has had."
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
A recall has been issued for frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores in Georgia, Florida and other Southern states after 12 people became sick, the FDA says.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
