Florida Governor DeSantis

DeSantis details ‘phase 1’ for reopening state; restaurants can open with outdoor seating

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday unveiled his “Safe. Smart. Step-By-Step” plan for reopening the state of Florida. Starting May 4, restaurants and retail stores will be allowed to reopen, but only at 25 percent capacity – and they will have to maintain social distancing. Restaurants will also be allowed to offer outdoor seating, but with […]

WASHINGTON (AP)

Trump meets with DeSantis, defends response to virus

President Donald Trump defended his administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic Tuesday as he met with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and promised to help states safely begin reopening their economies. Trump, seated next to DeSantis in the Oval Office, insisted that the United States was doing enough testing to protect Americans reentering the workforce. He […]

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GOLDEN GATE

Fentanyl, heroin, meth, and more led to 10 arrests on Friday in Golden Gate

Ten people were arrested by Collier County detectives after finding fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, and narcotic equipment during a search in Golden Gate on Friday. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Vice and Narcotics detectives found the narcotics and equipment after searching 5337 19th Avenue S.W in Golden Gate on Friday. Reports indicate […]

LEE COUNTY

SWFL Crime Stoppers: Tips sought for wanted man facing multiple charges

Darian Busby, of Lee County, is wanted by SWFL Crime Stoppers for FTA, “Failing To Appear” and faces other charges too. According to SWFL Crime Stoppers, Busby left the scene of a crash and faces charges of driving with a suspended license and drug possession. If you know where Busby is call 1-800-780-TIPS, or click […]

Collier County school bus driver arrested, accused of lewd and lascivious molestation on school bus

Tomas Andres Cabrera, 57, a Collier County public school bus driver, was arrested after reportedly inappropriately touching a student on his bus. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Cabrera is charged with lewd and lascivious molestation. Cabrera was accused of touching and kissing a student’s left breast over her clothing. The victim told a […]

LEE COUNTY

Man facing five felonies after fleeing from troopers in Lee County Friday

Miguel Andrade, 22, from Port Charlotte is facing five felonies and three misdemeanor charges after getting arrested on Saturday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, troopers were responding to a “Be On The Look Out” alert shortly before 6 p.m. The alert was related to a stolen Ford Edge SUV going south on I-75 from Charlotte […]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

Body of Florida toddler found in alligator jaws after search

The body of a 2-year-old Florida boy who had been the subject of a frantic search after his mother was slain was found Friday in a lake in the jaws of an alligator, police said. St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway also said the boy’s father, 21-year-old Thomas Mosley, will be charged with two counts […]

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