Florida is the southernmost contiguous state in the United States. The state is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. The state's capital, Tallahassee, was established as such in 1823 by the second session of the territorial legislature. Florida is the 22nd-most extensive, the 3rd-most populous, and the 8th-most densely populated of the U.S. states. Jacksonville is the most populous municipality in the state and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. The Miami metropolitan area is Florida's most populous urban area.
A cruise ship that had at least two passengers die of coronavirus while barred from South American ports finally docked on Thursday in Florida after two weeks at sea and days of negotiations with..
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he would sign an executive order limiting all but essential services for 30 days starting on Thursday night to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus, after facing..
The animal rights activist and founder-CEO of Florida-based non-profit animal sanctuary Big Cat Rescue refutes her depiction in the docuseries: "They did not care about truth."
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has a message for cruise ships looking to dock in South Florida: We don't want your sick passengers. We need our hospital beds for Floridians.
Itâs watermelon season in Florida. But as the top U.S. watermelon-producing state prepares for harvest, many of the workers needed to collect the crop are stuck in Mexico, unable to secure visas...
U.S. deaths from coronavirus could reach 200,000 with millions of cases, the government's top infectious diseases expert warned on Sunday as New York, New Orleans and other major cities pleaded for..
President Donald Trump floated the idea of prohibiting travel in and out of the New York area. According to Reuters, the move would attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus in a state hit hard by..
Tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams' online workout sessions are joined by American comedian Amy Schumer who shows how to use a champagne bottle on top of her head in her bid to stay fit.
The U.S. charged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with drug trafficking charges. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreza said the charges showed the âdesperationâ of the âWashington Elite.â..
Democratic super PAC Priorities USA said on Thursday it planned to expand its use of an advertisement critical of President Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic despite the Trump..
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said on Sunday, becoming the first member of the Senate to announce he has COVID-19, as the number of U.S. cases of the..
In Trevor Noah's latest installment of 'The Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah,' the late-night host addressed all things coronavirus, directing aim at Trump and spring breakers in Florida.
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Among the 20 million residents of Florida, a quarter of them are over sixty. The state also has millions of younger tourists visiting annually. And according to Business Insider, that could make..
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida and Ben McAdams of Utah, said on Wednesday they had tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first members of..
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, a Florida Republican, becomes the first member of Congress with the coronavirus. Diaz-Balart announced the news on Twitter, saying he tested positive. He advised people to..
Bernie Sanders took a beating in the latest round of primaries. In Florida, Sanders got 22.8% to Joe Biden's 62%. In Illinois, Sanders got 36% to Joe Biden's 60%. In Arizona, Sanders got 31.6% to..
Joe Biden secured several major victories in Tuesdayâs three Democratic presidential primaries. The wins expand his burgeoning lead in the race to challenge President Donald Trump in November...
Joe Biden rolled to blowout victories in Tuesdayâs three Democratic presidential primaries, expanding his lead in the race to challenge President Donald Trump in November and increasing pressure on..
Joe Biden rolled to blowout victories in Tuesdayâs three Democratic presidential primaries, expanding his lead in the race to challenge President Donald Trump in November and increasing pressure on..
The cruise ship on which four passengers died from Covid-19 and others became critically ill has finally been allowed to dock in Florida. President Trump overruled... WorldNews - Published
A "Safer at Home" order takes effect in Florida, the March jobs report is out, HBO offers free streaming and more news you need to know Friday.
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An ocean liner forced by a deadly onboard coronavirus outbreak to languish at sea since mid-March pulled into a South Florida port on Thursday, after authorities settled plans for the vessel and its.. Reuters - Published Also reported by •USATODAY.com
Holland America has reached a deal with authorities that will allow the cruise line to dock its ship at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.
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Florida officials on Thursday said they were prepared to allow two Holland America cruise ships with coronavirus patients aboard dock at a port near Fort Lauderdale, resolving a days-long impasse that.. Reuters - Published
A 29-year-old Georgia man was arrested in Florida Wednesday after allegedly killing three people and kidnapping his 2-year-old son.
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WASHINGTON - A deal has been reached to allow two Holland America Line ships to dock in Florida and most of the 2,500 passengers on board to disembark, including foreign nationals, NBC News reported on.. Reuters - Published
Here's the latest for Wednesday April 2nd: NY State coronavirus deaths double in 3 days; Navy officials say 3,000 to be off aircraft carrier by Friday; Florida Gov. orders people statewide to stay.. USATODAY.com - Published
Michigan's governor will hold a coronavirus town hall, two more cruise ships are set to arrive in Florida and more news you need to know Thursday.
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Neurologists around the world say that a small subset of patients with COVID-19 are developing serious impairments of the brain. Although fever, cough and difficulty breathing are the typical hallmarks.. WorldNews - Published
Highlights of Today in History: Pope John Paul II Dies at 84; President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress to declare war on Germany; Juan Ponce de Leon lands in Florida; Falkland Islands seized from.. USATODAY.com - Published
Orlando residents Laura Gabaroni and Juan Huergo are asking U.S. and Florida officials to show compassion and allow Carnival's Holland America cruise ships to dock at Port Everglades. They've been.. USATODAY.com - Published
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a statewide stay-at-home order on Wednesday, limiting Floridians' movements and interactions outside the home to only essential activites. (April 1)
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. â Who wants to be an astronaut? More than 12,000 people do, resulting in NASAâs second-largest group of astronaut hopefuls. NASA said... WorldNews - Published
The U.S. government and Florida were working on a plan on Wednesday to allow thousands of cruise ship passengers exposed to an onboard coronavirus outbreak to disembark, a day after President Donald.. Reuters - Published
The former zookeeper known as Joe Exotic filed a lawsuit. Carole Baskin, who runs Big Cat Rescue, condemned how the series handled her husbandâs disappearance. And a Florida sheriff asked for tips. NYTimes.com - Published
April Fools' Day arrives amid no-joke pandemic, ill-fated cruise ships still in limbo off Florida and more things to know Wednesday.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Florida officials to open an Atlantic Coast port to a Dutch cruise ship stuck at sea with a deadly coronavirus outbreak onboard, urging the governor to drop.. Reuters - Published
Florida, one of the eight states with the most COVID-19 cases, is the only one in that group that hasn't issued a statewide stay-at-home order.
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The Zaandam and Rotterdam crossed the Panama Canal and is en route to Florida, but whether the ships can dock remains a lingering question.
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A Dutch cruise ship that has been in limbo since cases of the coronavirus were confirmed onboard faces an uncertain welcome at its planned destination in Florida, where the governor says he does not.. Reuters - Published
launch targeted for later this year from Kennedy Space Center Shannon Walker looking out of the international space stationâs cupola at the Caribbean view beneath on November 25, 2010. (NASA Image).. WorldNews - Published
Brian Kolfage, a Florida military veteran, recently convinced Americans to donate millions of dollars for a privately built wall on the U.S. southern border. Now he has jumped into a new venture:.. Reuters - Published
Stranded ship awaits Panama passage, faces doubts in Florida Prince Harry, wife Meghan, do not need US help for security costs: Spokesperson Singapore court upholds law that criminalises gay sex... WorldNews - Published
The pastor of a megachurch in Tampa, Florida, was arrested on Monday on charges of holding prayer services in violation of public health orders temporarily banning such gatherings to limit the spread.. Reuters - Published
USA TODAY spoke with DACA recipients working on the front lines of the pandemic in California, Florida, Texas and the suburbs of New York City.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tells travelers, "Don't come here" as cases pass 4,000. The state is also checking Louisianians crossing the border by car.
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A customer left a $10,000 tip to be divided among the employees of a Florida restaurant, a day before it was forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak, the owner said. ...... WorldNews - Published
The U.S. military is watching coronavirus infection trends in Chicago, Michigan, Florida and Louisiana with concern as it weighs where else it may need to deploy, after boosting aid to New York,.. Reuters - Published
DIsney is closing its Florida and California parks will remain closed "until further notice" and will pay employees through April 18.
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Walt Disney Co said on Friday its parks in California and Florida will remain closed until further notice, as authorities step up efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in the United.. Reuters - Published
A Florida sheriff tested CDC guidance of social distancing in a series of drive-thru parades where deputies and robots handed out candy and stickers.
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Florida is seeing more coronavirus cases, but hospitals say they don't yet have the needed capacity to test people in a state filled with the elderly.
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NBCUniversal theme parks in Florida and California will remain closed at least through April 19 because of the global coronavirus outbreak, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Reuters - Published
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order mandating that anyone arriving on a flight from New York City and the surrounding areas submit to self-quarantine for two weeks. (March 24)
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Young German adults hold âcorona partiesâ and cough toward older people. A Spanish man leashes a goat to go for a walk to skirt confinement orders. From France to Florida to Australia, kitesurfers,.. WorldNews - Published
Would-be vacationers are staying at home and awaiting refunds on rental properties in Southwest Florida as owners worry about their mortgages.
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Health restrictions have led to cutbacks at hotels and golf courses. But the swimming pool remains open at a Florida resort, and a New York golf course offers âfresh airâ without caddies. NYTimes.com - Published
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