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Families cling to hope as condo collapse toll rises to 9

The death toll from the collapse of a Florida beachfront condo building has risen to nine as search-and-rescue efforts continue, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said on Sunday.

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Florida building collapse: 159 people still unaccounted for

British-American citizen Bhavna Patel, 38, is said to be unaccounted for along with her 42-year-old husband Vishal and 1-year-old daughter Aishani.

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Miami imposes coronavirus curfew amid spring break chaos

Hard-partying spring break crowds gathered by the thousands without masks or social distancing.

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Case of UK coronavirus strain detected in Florida, US

Health authorities in Florida have reported finding evidence of a case of a newer, apparently more contagious strain of coronavirus which was first seen in England.

USA

Already flooded south Florida takes pelting from Storm Eta

Beaches and coronavirus testing sites closed, public transportation shut down and some evacuations in place in Florida early Monday.

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False video of Joe Biden circulates days before election

A false video of Joe Biden has been altered to make it seem like the Democrat candidate greeted Florida, instead of Minnesota at a rally on Friday.

USA

US presidential election: Trump casts vote in key state of Florida

"I voted for a guy named Trump," the president told reporters.

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US elections: High numbers of Americans turn out for early voting

Early voting opened in the key state of Florida and thousands of Americans are turning out to vote.

USA

Hurricane Sally hits US south coast bringing damage and flooding

Hundreds of people have been rescued as the hurricane pushed inland for what could be a slow and disastrous drenching across the Deep South.

USA

Florida readies for storm Isaias amid surging coronavirus cases

Isaias was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm on Saturday, but heavy rain and flooding is still expected in Florida.

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Kangaroo caught roaming streets of Florida by police

After receiving a call about a kangaroo running loose, Fort Lauderdale police officers managed to capture him and place him in a squad car.

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'We haven't had fresh air in days': COVID-19 ship still stuck at sea

Holland America director Orlando Ashford has urged the authorities in Florida to act with humanity and allow the passengers to disembark.

USA

Singer-songwriter says 'sorry' and dies on stage during performance

David Olney, 71, fell silent and dropped his head in the midst of his set at the 30A Songwriters Festival in Santa Rosa Beach on Saturday night.

USA

Rod Stewart, his son accused of shoving, punching security guard

Video footage from a Florida resort depicted the altercation and revealed Sean and Rod Stewart "as the primary aggressors," the affidavit states.

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Key West hosts fantasy parade during 10-day costume and mask festival

Disco queens and over-the-top salutes to musical icons entertained revellers during Saturday night's Fantasy Fest Parade, the highlight of Key West's 10-day costuming and masking festival that ends Sunday.

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Watch: Pets in Florida get dressed up for masquerade ball

The annual charity event Fantasy Fest Pet Masquerade drew 40 participants. Highlights included 'the tortoise and the hare' – a tortoise with a toy rabbit strapped to its shell.

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Teenage Uber rider accidentally shot by driver, Florida police say

The girl was shot in the ankle and is in a cast. Police have ruled the shooting accidental, but the driver was charged with a misdemeanor.

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How to become a philanthropist while shopping online

The trend for socially conscious accessories is gaining speed.

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Divers carve pumpkins in depths of Florida Keys

A group of scuba divers submerged in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to take part in an underwater pumpkin carving contest