Coronavirus In Florida: 6% Of Florida Unemployment Claims Have Been Paid
More than 650,000 confirmed unemployment claims have been filed in Florida and a little more than 6-percent of those claims have been paid, state officials said Monday.
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More than 650,000 confirmed unemployment claims have been filed in Florida and a little more than 6-percent of those claims have been paid, state officials said Monday.
The scene at Jacksonville Beach wasn't one of caution on Saturday, just one day after beaches and parks reopened with limitations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Protective facial masks are becoming a fashion statement across the nation during the coronavirus pandemic but because it's Florida, one man is using python skin.
Environmentalists and some lawmakers are pushing for more alternative energy as the nation marks the 10th anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
The re-opening of Jacksonville Beach not only brought out swarms of people looking for a few hours in the sun with the sand beneath their feet, but it also led to the arrest of a man who was wanted for murder in Pennsylvania.
A laid-off hospitality worker wants to raise awareness for people financially impacted during coronavirus closures by walking from West Palm Beach to Tallahassee.
During the coronavirus pandemic, there's no such thing as working from home for the nation's farmworkers.
In an effort to call attention to prison conditions during the coronavirus crisis, a Florida man encased himself in concrete outside the Governor's Mansion on Friday.
School is closed for the remainder of the academic year, but the learning will continue.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced some 'good signs' during a coronavirus response update on Saturday.
Nearly 2,000 employees who work on Trump properties across several states, including the President's Mar-a-Lago resort, have been furloughed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sea turtles in Florida are nesting in peace - for now.
Florida Department of Corrections officials on Friday reversed course and released comprehensive data about thousands of inmates who have been exposed to the coronavirus while incarcerated.
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants people to go outside and exercise while keeping their distances from each other, as part of efforts to slowly reopen the state.
Each year, nearly three million students take the SAT college exam but this week, the College Board canceled all test dates until August due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Starting July 1, Florida churches, synagogues, and other places of worship that can't afford security guards can have armed volunteers protect their congregations. While some religious leaders support the new law as a way to boost security amid rising threats, others worry about the risks of more firearms in sacred spaces. The measure, signed by Governor DeSantis, has sparked a debate over safety, responsibility, and the future of worship in the state.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether people can keep suing Bayer over its weed killer, Roundup, which contains glyphosate—a chemical some claim is linked to cancer. Bayer has already paid out billions but denies the product causes cancer. The case could set a precedent for future lawsuits against the company and impact consumers nationwide.
Jury selection kicks off in a high-stakes legal battle as Elon Musk sues OpenAI, the AI company he co-founded. Musk alleges OpenAI abandoned its founding mission to benefit humanity when it shifted to a for-profit model. OpenAI counters that Musk is trying to undermine them for his own AI ambitions. The trial pits two tech heavyweights against each other, with the future of artificial intelligence—and billions of dollars—on the line.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Dave Warren tracks a strong line of storms pushing toward the Mississippi River, bringing severe weather risk today. While showers and storms taper off in South Florida, highs are set to soar into the upper 80s and hit 90 by Friday, with hot and humid conditions lingering through the weekend. Rain chances drop midweek before rising again late Sunday, so keep your umbrella handy for pop-up showers and isolated storms.
The Highway 82 Fire near Savannah has doubled in size over the weekend, scorching more than 20,000 acres and threatening communities just 35 miles from the Florida-Georgia border. Officials are struggling to contain the blaze, which remains only 6% under control as dozens of crews battle the flames.
Demonstrators took to the pavement to remember the historic day when thousands of citizens across Cuba protested severe shortages of food and medicine, power blackouts, and the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fans have flocked to Miami Gardens throughout the week, leading to record crowds at local establishments.
A goal kick in the England-Norway World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday appeared to have been clipped by a cable.
Carla Gregory is battling the heat while watching the World Cup quarterfinal between England and Norway in Miami Gardens.
A chaotic bull run at Spain's San Fermin festival in Pamplona on Saturday left 13 people injured, including one runner who was pierced by a horn in the face.
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.
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
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.
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.
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
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.
