The Latest Breaking News from Fla

Biden says COVID not a pandemic, just a problem. So what is happening with the virus in South Florida?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Chris Mazzola says the over-50 crowd has returned to his Delray Beach gym, although cautiously and often weaker from having a bout or two of COVID-19.

Tribune News Service · Sep 24, 2022

NASA stands down from Tuesday launch for Artemis I, might roll back

ORLANDO, Fla. — With the approaching threat of what is forecast to be Hurricane Ian, NASA finally threw in the towel for a launch attempt Tuesday of its Artemis I mission to the moon from Kennedy Space Center.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 24, 2022

A ‘partisan coup’ or ‘bold action’? How DeSantis keeps suspending elected officials not charged with crimes

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has pursued an expansive view of his executive authority, ordering high-profile removals of local elected officials who haven’t been charged with crimes.

Tribune News Service · Sep 24, 2022

US Rep. Matt Gaetz unlikely to face charges in sex-trafficking probe, report says

ORLANDO, Fla. — Citing concerns about the credibility of key witnesses against him — including Seminole County’s former tax collector, Joel Greenberg — career Justice Department prosecutors have recommended against charging U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz with sex trafficking, according to a report.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 23, 2022

Parkland mass shooting: What to expect from the last phase of the Stoneman Douglas sentencing trial

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting trial enters its final phase next week, with prosecutors looking to shift the focus from the defendant’s numerous mental health issues back to the crime he committed on Valentine’s Day 2018.

Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022

NASA says test good enough to try for Artemis launch next week

ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA announced Thursday that the cryogenic fueling test this week at Kennedy Space Center did well enough to keep moving toward a launch attempt as early as Tuesday.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 23, 2022

What’s wrong with Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson? Gary Danielson has ideas.

TAMPA, Fla. — When CBS analyst Gary Danielson surveys the SEC, he sees a handful of programs (including the Florida Gators) fighting to be third behind Georgia and Alabama. The difference so far for No. 20 UF is quarterback Anthony Richardson, who has thrown four costly interceptions and no touchdown…

Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022

Odds increasing for system in Caribbean to become a major hurricane. The question: Will it hit Florida?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A tropical wave located in the southeast Caribbean on Thursday has a high chance of becoming a hurricane in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service Miami.

Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022

Company hired to arrange Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ migrant flights is tied to high-level state official

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration needed a company it could trust to carry out a controversial program to transport migrants to other states, it chose an unusual option.

Miami Herald · Sep 23, 2022

Bucs’ Tom Brady, Packers’ Aaron Rodgers have more in common than ever

TAMPA, Fla. — They are the two oldest starting quarterbacks in the NFL. They also have won the most games among active players.

Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022