Florida

Hurricane Ian hits southwest Florida as category 4 storm, US President Joe Biden warns citizens

The “extremely dangerous” hurricane Ian landed in southwest Florida with a maximum wind speed of 240 km per hour. Joe Biden labelled the hurricane as “life-threatening”

Sep 29, 2022, 06:55 AM IST

Ian strengthens into a hurricane, heads toward Cuba and Florida

A hurricane warning was in effect for Grand Cayman and the Cuban provinces of Isla de Juventud, Pinar del Rio and Artemisa.

Sep 26, 2022, 16:55 PM IST

FBI seizes 'Top secret' files from ex-US Prez Donald Trump’s Florida property

11 sets of classified records were seized by the FBI at Trump’s Florida property Mar-a-Lago earlier this week. Some materials were marked as ‘top secret/sensitive compartmented information.’

Aug 13, 2022, 07:52 AM IST

Namaste India: how did the plane land?

Namaste India : In Florida, when the pilot's health deteriorated, a passenger took the front and landed safely. Despite not having experience of flying the plane, the way the passenger did this work is being appreciated.

May 13, 2022, 14:10 PM IST

Passenger with 'no idea how to fly' lands plane as pilot stops responding mid-air: WATCH

The pilot went incoherent while operating the plane, although the situation was handled when the passenger took control of the light aircraft adhering to the air traffic controller's guidance, reports PTI.

May 12, 2022, 18:39 PM IST

Florida man gets stuck on railway tracks in a stolen car, gets hit by train

The 38-year-old faces charges of grand theft and criminal mischief, and additional charges are expected.

Feb 09, 2022, 08:38 AM IST

Florida teacher, arrested after accused of having sex with a teen student, is pregnant

She was arrested for offences against students, child neglect, possession of a firearm on school property and lascivious battery.

Oct 12, 2021, 11:47 AM IST

More than 460 swimmers compete in open-water Florida Keys race

Over 460 national and international participants competed off the Florida Keys on Saturday (September 11) during Swim for Alligator Lighthouse Race, an 8-mile open-water challenge.

Sep 13, 2021, 19:34 PM IST

Florida: Former US Marine kills 4 including baby, wounds 11-year-old girl

The shooter, identified as Bryan Riley, 33, a former U.S. Marine, also wounded an 11-year-old girl who underwent surgery for seven gunshot injuries, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd told a news conference.

Sep 06, 2021, 08:49 AM IST

Florida condo collapse: 90 confirmed deaths, 31 still missing, says Mayor

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said 90 deaths have been confirmed while 71 bodies that have been identified in the building collapse at Florida. 

Jul 11, 2021, 20:44 PM IST

Demolition widens search at condo site in Florida, challenges increase as storm approaches state

The demolition late Sunday (July 4) was crucial to the search-and-rescue effort, officials said, and raised the prospect that crews could increase both the pace of their work and the number of searchers at the site, although the chance of finding survivors 12 days after the June 24 collapse has diminished.

Jul 06, 2021, 09:25 AM IST

Florida nurse arrested for issuing death threats to US Vice President Kamala Harris

Niviane Petit Phelps knowingly and willfully made threats to kill and inflict bodily harm upon the Vice President of the United States from February 13 through February 18. 

Apr 18, 2021, 15:01 PM IST

US woman lost inside storm drain rescued after three weeks

A woman who had been missing since March 3 told investigators that she got lost inside a storm drain after travelling through a tunnel near a canal she had gone for a swim.

Mar 25, 2021, 20:02 PM IST

Deshhit: Watch nation's top news in detail, Jan 20, 2020

Watch this video to know the top stories of the day in detail.

Jan 20, 2021, 22:26 PM IST

Trump will not attend new president's oath ceremony

Donald Trump will not be present at Joe Biden's oath ceremony. Trump has left the White House for Florida.

Jan 20, 2021, 21:38 PM IST

Trump flies to Florida before Biden's oath, congratulates new president

Donald Trump, while addressing the public in Maryland, said that the last 4 years have been fantastic, America has been a great country and economy in the world.

Jan 20, 2021, 21:16 PM IST

I voted for a guy named Trump, says US President after voting early in Florida

President Donald Trump has cast his ballot Saturday morning in West Palm Beach, Florida, and he told reporters afterward ''I voted for a guy named Trump.''

Oct 24, 2020, 21:11 PM IST

Jailed for 37 years, Florida man cleared of murder, rape

Robert DuBoise was released from prison last month. A hearing before Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Christopher Nash resulted in an order wiping away the previous convictions and life sentence, and also removing DuBoise from the state's sex offender registry.

Sep 14, 2020, 21:40 PM IST

Rare case of brain-eating amoeba confirmed in Florida, residents warned to avoid nasal contact with tap water

Scientists have confirmed a rare case of a brain-eating amoeba in the Hillsborough County of Florida and warned the residents to avoid nasal contact with tap water.

Jul 07, 2020, 09:50 AM IST

Major League Soccer: 18 players, six staff members diagnosed with coronavirus

A total of 668 players were tested for COVID-19 since the resumption of full team training on June 14.

Jun 29, 2020, 13:45 PM IST