WATCH: Gov. DeSantis updates status of effort against coronavirus in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a public update during a press conference on the state’s effort against coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida Sunday afternoon.

Watch the press conference below:

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CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Man facing drug charges after being caught speeding on I-75 in Charlotte County

Florida Highway Patrol says a traffic stop for speeding led to a man being arrested for drug trafficking and possession charges.

NAPLES

Second family unknowingly buys sick puppies from Petland Naples

Another family was upset after buying dogs from Petland Naples and later finding out they were sick.

EAST NAPLES

911 calls give victims’ POV during East Naples apartment shooting

911 calls from a mother protecting her two children during a shooting at an East Naples apartment complex give the victims’ side of the incident.

Wednesday brings warmer weather under mostly sunny skies

High temperatures will reach the upper 80s under mostly sunny skies. Our dew points will be slightly higher than what we experienced on Tuesday, with a tolerable level of humidity returning in the afternoon.

PUNTA GORDA

Man arrested after standoff with deputies in downtown Punta Gorda

A 51-year-old burglary suspect was arrested after a standoff in the area of Marion Avenue in downtown Punta Gorda.

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This combination of the photos shows former President Donald Trump, left, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, right. (AP Photo/File)

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Trump vs. DeSantis: Rivals’ very different styles on display

In his first trip to Iowa this year, Ron DeSantis did not take any questions from voters. He largely ignored the local press.

FORT MYERS

Gov. DeSantis speaks at Oxbow Bar & Grill in downtown Fort Myers

Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference at Oxbow Bar & Grill in downtown Fort Myers.

Trump allies file ethics complaint against Gov. DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Allies of former President Donald Trump have filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis, a leading potential 2024 primary rival, of violating campaign finance and ethics rules with a “shadow” run for the White House. The 15-page complaint filed Wednesday by MAGA Inc., a Trump-supporting super PAC, and shared with The Associated […]

Is DeSantis darkening Florida’s sunny open-records laws?

Advocates are sounding alarms over legislative threats to Florida’s historically strong meetings and public records laws.

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Family mourning 12-year-old killed after being hit by car in Lee County

A family is mourning their 12-year-old who was hit by a car and killed while crossing an intersection in Lee County on Friday.

Pedro Pablo Ramirez’s body found in Caloosahatchee River on Tuesday, per FWC

FWC said they found Pedro Pablo Ramirez’s body in the Caloosahatchee River on Tuesday. “Our deepest condolences are with the friends and family of Mr. Ramirez,” said Major Rob Rowe, Southwest Regional Commander. “I know the community will keep them all in their thoughts during this difficult time.” Family and crews went searching for their […]

Man held without bond for murder of wife in Golden Gate Estates

The man accused of murdering a woman in Golden Gate Estates was set to appear before a judge on Tuesday but didn’t due to a medical refusal.

Can Trump run for president if indicted?

All eyes are on former president Donald Trump, who recently warned he “will be arrested.” His statement comes as an investigation by the Manhattan district attorney’s office reaches its end.

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