‘She didn’t have a mask’: Husband believes Florida ICU nurse found dead in home had COVID-19
The husband of a Florida nurse who recently died of what he believes were complications of COVID-19 says his wife did not have the proper safety equipment while dealing with sick patients.
The husband of a Florida nurse who recently died of what he believes were complications of COVID-19 says his wife did not have the proper safety equipment while dealing with sick patients.
Florida teacher goes out of her way to help struggling student during coronavirus lockdown
A first-grade teacher in Florida cheered up one of her students who was having a hard time with the coronavirus lockdown.
A first-grade teacher in Florida cheered up one of her students who was having a hard time with the coronavirus lockdown.
Tampa megachurch pastor cancels Sunday services, says he fears for congregation's safety
The embattled Tampa megachurch pastor who was arrested Monday after leading packed church services the day before -- despite social distancing orders from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office -- says he is canceling this coming Sunday's services.
The embattled Tampa megachurch pastor who was arrested Monday after leading packed church services the day before -- despite social distancing orders from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office -- says he is canceling this coming Sunday's services.
Tampa megachurch pastor arrested after leading packed services despite 'safer-at-home' orders
The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.
The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.
Have a tip? The Hillsborough sheriff wants to know what happened to former husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO
The sheriff of Hillsborough County is taking advantage of the popularity around Netflix's new documentary, "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," and asking for any tips that can lead to information on what happened to the husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO.
The sheriff of Hillsborough County is taking advantage of the popularity around Netflix's new documentary, "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," and asking for any tips that can lead to information on what happened to the husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO.
Tampa megachurch crowded with worshipers, despite social distancing orders
Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.
Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.
Florida man warning others after getting fake coronavirus stimulus check in mail
The fake check has the line 'Stimulus Relief Program' printed in the top left corner and is made out for more than $3,000.
The fake check has the line 'Stimulus Relief Program' printed in the top left corner and is made out for more than $3,000.
Baby boy tests positive for COVID-19, youngest person in Florida known to have virus
A 2-year-old girl and a baby boy tested positive for COVID-19 in Broward County, reports the Miami Herald.
A 2-year-old girl and a baby boy tested positive for COVID-19 in Broward County, reports the Miami Herald.
University of Tampa students test positive for COVID-19
Six University of Tampa students have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s Facebook page. Five of the six were traveling together during spring break.
Six University of Tampa students have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s Facebook page. Five of the six were traveling together during spring break.
Coronavirus cases in Florida jump by nearly 100 overnight; now at 314
The known cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Florida jumped by nearly 100 overnight, reaching 314. Forty-two of the cases are in the Tampa Bay area, but the largest concentration remains in South Florida.
The known cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Florida jumped by nearly 100 overnight, reaching 314. Forty-two of the cases are in the Tampa Bay area, but the largest concentration remains in South Florida.
Cops say man killed sleeping couple, buried bodies in swamp
Nichols said her stepfather called her and her boyfriend to clean up the crime scene and help bury the bodies.
Nichols said her stepfather called her and her boyfriend to clean up the crime scene and help bury the bodies.
Report: Ultra Music Festival in Miami postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus
The Ultra Music Festival slated to happen later this month in Miami has been canceled, according to media reports, as city leaders previously expressed concerns over the three-day mass gathering amid fears that the new coronavirus could spread.
The Ultra Music Festival slated to happen later this month in Miami has been canceled, according to media reports, as city leaders previously expressed concerns over the three-day mass gathering amid fears that the new coronavirus could spread.
Infant dies after mother says she fell asleep while breastfeeding, North Port police say
North Port police are investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.
North Port police are investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.
Travel companion of existing patient is Florida's third apparent COVID-19 case
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the new case this morning, bringing the total number of cases in Florida to three – all of whom are in the Tampa Bay Area.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the new case this morning, bringing the total number of cases in Florida to three – all of whom are in the Tampa Bay Area.
Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
Deputies: Fla. boy lived alone for 9 days without running water or electricity; asked neighbors for food
A Pensacola woman was arrested after leaving a child by himself for nine days with no running water or electricity, authorities said.
A Pensacola woman was arrested after leaving a child by himself for nine days with no running water or electricity, authorities said.
Lee County hospital employee accused of sucking on patient's toes
A hospital employee in Lee County, Florida was arrested for allegedly sucking on a patient's toes.
A hospital employee in Lee County, Florida was arrested for allegedly sucking on a patient's toes.
Neo-Nazi extremist accused of threatening journalist arrested in Spring Hill as part of nationwide operation
Agents arrested four "racially motivated violent extremists," including a Spring Hill, Florida man, in connection with a coordinated effort to threaten and intimidate journalists and activists, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Agents arrested four "racially motivated violent extremists," including a Spring Hill, Florida man, in connection with a coordinated effort to threaten and intimidate journalists and activists, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
'I think I took it a little too far': Florida boy, 12, beat dog with metal pipes, deputies say
Deputies said they were contacted by Animal Control after the boy's mother told them he had tied up the dog, named Tiny, and beat it with a pipe.
Deputies said they were contacted by Animal Control after the boy's mother told them he had tied up the dog, named Tiny, and beat it with a pipe.
Girls take $650 hit after scammers use counterfeit cash to buy cookies
One Girl Scout troop mom showed FOX 13 a $50 bill Tuesday evening, just one of the many fake bills that scout leaders say their girls received over the past couple of weeks.
One Girl Scout troop mom showed FOX 13 a $50 bill Tuesday evening, just one of the many fake bills that scout leaders say their girls received over the past couple of weeks.