Report: Florida teen attended large event, treated with hydroxychloroquine before COVID-19 death

The parents of a 17-year-old Fort Myers girl gave their daughter hydroxychloroquine before taking her to the hospital to get treatment for COVID-19, according to a report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and WINK News.

CFR: 2 injured, 1 critically following lightning strike on Clearwater Beach

Two men were injured, one critically, following a lightning strike on Clearwater Beach Sunday afternoon, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.

Health officials: 11-year-old Florida boy died from the coronavirus

A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said. 

Florida reports over 10,000 new coronavirus cases Thursday in latest record; 67 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,109 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 169,106.

Former Disney employee accused of stealing $160K through alleged refund scheme

A former employee at Walt Disney World is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in what investigators described as a scheme in which she misdirected money issued for theme park ticket refunds into a personal account.

Florida suspending any alcohol consumption at bars statewide due to rise in COVID-19 cases

The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.

Judge: Parkland school shooting trial off indefinitely due to coronavirus restrictions

A complicating factor, again related to the coronavirus, is when it would be permissible to allow possibly hundreds of prospective jurors to gather at the courthouse to be questioned about their views of one of the highest-profile cases in Florida history.

Universal Orlando to reopen on Friday with new safety protocols like virtual queues and distancing on rides

Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.