A Florida woman whose husband claimed he was kidnapped was found dead in a neighbor’s home, according to reports. Amber Gaddis, 30, was discovered dead early Saturday when a trail of blood led officers to the neighbor’s Jacksonville home, news station WLTV reported. Her husband, Daniel Gaddis, had called authorities […]
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Florida man allegedly depressed from coronavirus kills wife, son
A Florida man who relatives reportedly suspect was depressed over the coronavirus pandemic fatally shot his wife and 21-year-old son, sheriff officials said. Smith Rivera, 59, of Orlando, is facing two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder after confessing to a deputy in the early […]
Florida surges past 100,000 coronavirus cases
Florida surpassed 100,000 coronavirus cases Monday — as new infections continue to surge in the state. Health officials announced 2,926 new infections, bringing the total to 100,217 confirmed cases in the state, the Miami Herald reported. The bleak milestone comes with bars, gyms and movie theaters reopened at partial capacity […]
Miami mayor blames coronavirus spike on restaurants
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez blamed the city’s sudden surge in coronavirus cases on the lack of social distancing at recently reopened restaurants, according to a report. “When we started opening up our restaurants, unfortunately I think society started to think that we were signaling the all clear,” Suarez said at […]
Outrage after mannequin in police uniform found mock-lynched in Florida
Florida authorities are seeking the individuals who used an interstate overpass to stage a mock lynching with a mannequin in a police uniform and pig mask, according to reports. Deputies pulled down the mannequin Saturday morning after responding to the overpass on I-95 in Jacksonville for a possible suicide. They found “KKK” scrawled […]
DeSantis takes dig at Gov. Cuomo over quarantine for Floridians
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a dig at Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s coronavirus response — now that the Empire State is “considering” imposing a quarantine on visitors from the Sunshine State. “I would just ask if that’s done just please do not quarantine any Floridians in the nursing homes in New […]
NBA Orlando worries grow as Florida coronavirus cases surge
The NBA’s quest to resume its season in an Orlando bubble at Disney World may be losing its magic. There is a growing concern among players, executives and the league office, according to ESPN, as coronavirus cases in Florida continue to swell. The state has become a hot spot of […]
Florida breaks single-day record for new coronavirus cases Friday
Florida broke its single-day record for new coronavirus cases Friday — again. Health officials announced Saturday that 4,049 people tested positive for the virus the day before, marking the fourth time the state has hit the dubious distinction in the last eight days. Gov. Ron DeSantis has attributed the rise […]
Missing autistic toddler found safe with family’s dogs
Thank god for dogs! A missing 3-year-old autistic Florida boy was found safe and sound after being guarded by his family’s pooches. Marshal Butler, a non-communicative autistic, child wandered off from his family’s home Wednesday in Ponce de Leon, Florida, prompting a neighborhood search. “We were panicked,” Kayla Stewart, Butler’s […]
Yankees could train in Bronx after coronavirus spike in Florida
The Yankees’ plan to hold a second spring training ahead of a shortened season was to use George M. Steinbrenner Field and the nearby minor league complex for the workouts in Tampa, where there are already are about 20 players working out. However, that plan could be altered because of […]