Florida

Raymond SimpsonAugust 6, 2020

Florida Rescinds Quarantine Mandate for New York Travelers

There were 73,955 new claims for unemployment benefits filed last week in Florida, a drop from the previous week’s 91,462…
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Raymond SimpsonAugust 3, 2020

Family, friends gather to mourn death of young nurse stabbed to death by her estranged husband

Family and friends are paying their respects to a nurse who police say was stabbed to death by her estranged…
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Raymond SimpsonJuly 31, 2020

Florida juggles hurricane, coronavirus pandemic, recession, bitter politics

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Restaurants with intricate outdoor setups to help customers social distance during the coronavirus pandemic are having to store…
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Raymond SimpsonJuly 17, 2020

Over 11K new COVID-19 cases reported by FDOH on Friday

There are now more than 327,000 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 4,805 deaths. As of 11 a.m.,…
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Raymond SimpsonJuly 3, 2020

Latest COVID-19 numbers: Over 178,000 Florida cases, deaths surpass 3,600

There are now more than 178,000 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 3,684 deaths. As of 11 a.m.,…
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Raymond SimpsonJuly 1, 2020

Alumni Say Broward’s Private Schools Must Confront Racism

Broward County, Florida – Amid nationwide protests in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in police custody in Minneapolis, many…
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Raymond SimpsonJune 7, 2020

Latest COVID-19 numbers: Over 63,000 Florida cases, deaths hit 2,700

There are now more than 63,000 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,700 deaths. As of 11 a.m.,…
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Raymond SimpsonMay 28, 2020

Woman who blacked out, accused of murdering gym friend, granted bond to go to rehab

A judge granted bond to a woman who is accused of killing a friend from the gym where they both…
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Raymond SimpsonMay 21, 2020

Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases top 48,600 as deaths eclipse 2,100

There are now more than 48,600 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,144 deaths. As of 11 a.m.,…
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Raymond SimpsonApril 29, 2020

Governor Announces Plan to Reopen the State: Excludes Tri-County Area

One day after Florida’s deadliest day from COVID-19, Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to reopen the state gradually — however,…
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