A man with coronavirus who works in LA says the drug used to treat malaria saved his life
Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.
Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.
DeSantis to issue executive order requiring 14-day isolation for those traveling from NYC area to Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Monday afternoon, saying he is issuing an executive order that would require mandatory 14-day self-isolation for anyone traveling to the Sunshine State from the New York City area.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Monday afternoon, saying he is issuing an executive order that would require mandatory 14-day self-isolation for anyone traveling to the Sunshine State from the New York City area.
Disney, Kennedy Space Center offering free online activities for kids during school closures
Entertainment options are slim, but luckily for parents, some area attractions are coming to the rescue.
Entertainment options are slim, but luckily for parents, some area attractions are coming to the rescue.
Beaches packed before county's closure goes into effect midnight Saturday
With the weekend practically here, people tried to enjoy one last day on the sand because, come 11:59 p.m. Friday, Pinellas county beaches will be closed until April 6.
With the weekend practically here, people tried to enjoy one last day on the sand because, come 11:59 p.m. Friday, Pinellas county beaches will be closed until April 6.
Man arrested for allegedly stealing 66 rolls of toilet paper from Orlando hotel, police say
Deputies said that the man admitted to taking the toilet paper and said that it was for a woman who was poor and had no job.
Deputies said that the man admitted to taking the toilet paper and said that it was for a woman who was poor and had no job.
Florida Keys closing to visitors by Sunday, March 22; reports first coronavirus case
Tourists who planned to take the scenic drive along Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys will have to postpone that trip.
Tourists who planned to take the scenic drive along Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys will have to postpone that trip.
Glendora man, 34, dies from coronavirus; recently visited Disney World in Florida: Report
A Glendora man who died just days ago after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday.
A Glendora man who died just days ago after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday.
Despite warnings, mass closures, Pinellas County beaches remain open
While beaches in other parts of Florida shut down to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus, Pinellas County has decided to keep its beaches open and urge social distancing.
While beaches in other parts of Florida shut down to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus, Pinellas County has decided to keep its beaches open and urge social distancing.
Florida closing bars, nightclubs for 30 days; issues sweeping changes for restaurants, beaches
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced tighter guidelines for the state, including closing all bars and nightclubs for 30 days. The closure begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The decision comes after nearly 200 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced tighter guidelines for the state, including closing all bars and nightclubs for 30 days. The closure begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The decision comes after nearly 200 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Florida universities to extend online classes through rest of spring semester
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says all state universities will continue online classes only through the remainder of the spring semester.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says all state universities will continue online classes only through the remainder of the spring semester.
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.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.
Passenger posts video of 'mostly empty' flight to Orlando amid coronavirus
"This does not happen very much anymore. Flight to Orlando mostly empty. Over 100 seats unused."
"This does not happen very much anymore. Flight to Orlando mostly empty. Over 100 seats unused."
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.
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.
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.
Florida woman charged with switching voters' political party affiliations
A central Florida woman is accused of submitting false voter registration information that switched the party affiliations of voters without their knowledge, sheriff's investigators said.
A central Florida woman is accused of submitting false voter registration information that switched the party affiliations of voters without their knowledge, sheriff's investigators said.
Horse in Florida found slaughtered for its meat, owners offer $10,000 reward
Deputies say someone broke through the family's fence, led the horse to a field and butchered it.
Deputies say someone broke through the family's fence, led the horse to a field and butchered it.
Critically ill Florida boy saves the day as 'robot superhero'
A boy is granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to become a robot superhero.
A boy is granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to become a robot superhero.
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.
Deputies: Winter Park woman faces murder charge after zipping boyfriend in suitcase
A Florida woman has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge after detectives said her boyfriend died after being zipped into a suitcase and left inside for hours.
A Florida woman has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge after detectives said her boyfriend died after being zipped into a suitcase and left inside for hours.
Police body camera video shows arrest of 6-year-old Orlando girl
Body camera video of a six-year-old student's arrest last year in Orlando has been released to the public.
Body camera video of a six-year-old student's arrest last year in Orlando has been released to the public.