3 charged in massive Twitter hack, Bitcoin scam
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Justice conducted a complex nationwide investigation, locating and apprehending the suspect in Hillsborough County, Florida.
MLB postpones Phillies-Yankees and Marlins-Orioles matchups
Major League Baseball temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were postponed Tuesday.
‘Historic day’: Pence visits hard-hit Florida as final phase of COVID-19 vaccine testing begins
Pence’s visit will mark the beginning of Phase 3 trials for a vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc.
2 MLB games postponed as Marlins deal with virus outbreak
Two major league games scheduled for Monday night were postponed after more than a dozen Miami Marlins players and staff members tested positive for the coronavirus in an outbreak that stranded the team in Philadelphia.
‘It’s not the right time’: Trump cancels Jacksonville portion of GOP convention
Trump said during the coronavirus press briefing on Thursday that he will still deliver a convention speech in a format to be determined. He added that convention delegates will still gather in North Carolina and formally nominate him for re-election.
Disney World reopens as coronavirus cases surge in Florida
Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are reopening Saturday, while Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will follow four days later.
200 Florida doctors pen open letter to Jacksonville mayor, calling RNC 'medically disrespectful'
Across Florida, hundreds of doctors are adding their signatures to a letter over the decision to hold the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.
Apple closes stores in 4 states, again, as infections rise
The decision announced Friday is another sign that the pandemic might prevent the economy from bouncing back as quickly as some states have been hoping. Those concerns sent stocks on Wall Street lower Friday.
Man seen clinging to hood of moving car during Florida demonstrations
Investigators are looking into possible charges.
SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts reaches orbit on its way to the International Space Station
With the flight already delayed three days by bad weather, forecasters put the odds of acceptable conditions at 50-50 for the 3:22 p.m. liftoff of the 270-foot Falcon 9 in what would be the first launch of astronauts into orbit by a private company.
SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style
The color coordinating is thanks to Elon Musk, the driving force behind both SpaceX and Tesla, and a big fan of flash and science fiction.
States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 case numbers to make things look better than they are
As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.
Office Depot announces restructuring plan including closing stores and laying off 13,000 workers
The company estimates that its restructuring plan will be "substantially completed" by 2023.
Mother beat adopted son with dog chain, chipped his teeth with pliers, sheriff says
Patricia Dianne Hyler, 47, was arrested May 8 after deputies found evidence that she abused all four of her adoptive children, Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson told reporters Monday. But Hyler’s 14-year-old son appeared to be a “target child” that she “took a special interest in,” Johnson said.
Man arrested trying to quarantine on private Disney World island
Orange County Sheriff's deputies found Richard McGuire on Disney's Discovery Island on Thursday. He said he'd been there since Monday or Tuesday and had planned to camp there for a week, according to an arrest report.
ER doctor temporarily loses custody of 4-year-old daughter over coronavirus concerns
"I feel like the family court system now is stressing me almost more than the virus," Greene said.
Cellphone 'heat map' shows coronavirus' potential spread as spring break revelers went home
Heat maps that show cellphone location data in the U.S. paint a disturbing picture of the potential spread of coronavirus as the country grapples with lockdown measures and tries to stem the virus' tide.
Second U.S. congressman tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., on Wednesday became the first member of Congress to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
TB12 to TBFL: All signs point to Tom Brady signing with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The GOAT is coming to Tampa, apparently. Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers FOX Sports Radio host and former WTVT sports anchor Colin Cowherd first reported.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.