State Department: U.S. citizens should not travel on cruise ships

The U.S. State Department said Sunday that U.S. citizens, especially those with underlying health conditions, should not travel on cruise ships.

2 men, dog escape Florida plane crash unharmed

Two men and their labrador retriever were unharmed after their small plane crashed into a tree near Destin Airport on Saturday, March 8, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. 

SeaWorld visitor steals wallets from Make-A-Wish guests

A SeaWorld guest stole wallets from the stroller of two Make-A-Wish Foundation visitors and used their cards to buy Apple watches, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.

Governor directs Florida's Division of Emergency Management to activate Level II in response to coronavirus

The Governor has requested $25 million from the Florida Legislature to be appropriated in this current year for the Florida Department of Health to be used immediately to assist with the COVID-19 response.   

Costco temporarily suspends free food samples over coronavirus

With fears of the coronavirus heightening, some shoppers in recent weeks voiced concerns over whether the warehouse should continue the practice of handing out the little snacks.

SpaceX launches station supplies, nails 50th rocket landing

A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off from Cape Canaveral on Friday night at 11:50 p.m.  SpaceX says there is the possibility that residents of Brevard, Indian River, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia counties may hear one or more sonic booms during the landing attempt of the rocket's first stage. 

Florida health insurers gets direction on coronavirus

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday issued a public-health emergency as COVID-19 cases began emerging in Florida.

Motor Medics deploying for Daytona Beach Bike Week

The Daytona Beach Fire Department is using its motor medic team to respond to calls during Bike Week.

If coronavirus becomes pandemic, impact would be 'significant'

Experts continue to work at preventing a widespread pandemic of Covid19, because they say at that level even a low mortality rate could be very, very bad.