Venezuela’s Maduro seeks to tighten his grip via election
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters during a closing campaign rally for the upcoming National Assembly elections in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. …
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DeSantis says nursing homes will be 1st to get COVID vaccine
DeSantis says nursing homes will be 1st to get COVID vaccine By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: This story has been updated with the …
Gloria Estefan reveals she caught COVID-19, is now recovered
FILE – Gloria Estefan sings “Mas Alla” prior to Pope Francis celebrating Mass in New York on Sept. 25, 2015. Estefan said she’s emerging from …
Key West ends hurricane seasons by burning warning flags
In this photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, Jai Sommers holds hurricane flags as they burn after being doused with rum to mark …
Florida governor says closures don’t work, schools stay open
Florida governor says closures don’t work, schools stay open MIAMI (AP) — Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Monday that schools will be required to …
Missing Florida boat found clinging to capsized boat
Missing Florida boat found clinging to capsized boat Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A 62-year-old boater who had been missing since Friday was …
Florida quickly approaching 1 million COVID-19 cases
A health care employee works at a COVID-19 testing site at Crandon Park, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Florida quickly approaching …
Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin, shoppers shift online
Black Friday shoppers wear face masks as the leave Saks Fifth Avenue flagships store empty handed, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary …
Florida college says its campus belonged to Native American
Florida college says its campus belonged to Native American Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The University of South Florida acknowledged this week that …
Black Lives Matter flag becomes issue in Florida community
In this selfie photo, Antoine Mickle poses with a “Black Lives Matter” flag he put outside his home, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 in Jacksonville, Fla. …
Florida families warn against gatherings as they mourn
Joana Moore holds a portrait of her mother Patsy Gilreath Moore who died at age 79 from COVID-19 as she poses for a photograph at …
VIRUS TODAY: 3rd vaccine shows promise, death toll soars
In this undated photo issued by the University of Oxford, a volunteer is administered the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, in Oxford, …
$5 million grant will help restore Keys coral reef
$5 million grant will help restore Keys coral reef KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — A $5 million grant will help restore one of the major …
Sheriff: Florida teacher faces 408 child porn charges
Sheriff: Florida teacher faces 408 child porn charges LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — A Florida high school teacher, soccer coach and church youth leader has been …
Court puts halt on local conversion therapy bans in Florida
Court puts halt on local conversion therapy bans in Florida By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press Eds: EDITS: Fixes spelling of ‘conversion’ in summary and story. …
Countdown to Cravings! White Castle® Breaks Ground in Orlando
It’s official! White Castle®, home of The Original Slider® and America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, broke ground and began construction today on its Orlando location. …
Florida mayors plead with governor to take action on virus
Catalina Mantilla, right, receives a COVID-19 test at a walk-up testing site, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, in Miami. Florida health officials have reported a steady …
Florida’s new leaders see hope emerging from year of crisis
Florida’s new leaders see hope emerging from year of crisis By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — After a tumultuous national election year …
For 2nd time in 2 days, Haitians land by boat in Florida
For 2nd time in 2 days, Haitians land by boat in Florida PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — For the second time in two days, a …
King tides could bring flooding to South Florida
King tides could bring flooding to South Florida WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The National Weather Service in Miami is issuing a coastal flood …