Florida

Tiger Woods withdraws from Arnold Palmer Invitational due to neck strain

Woods, who returned to competition last season after a lengthy recovery from spinal fusion surgery, said he had been dealing with the strain for a few weeks.

Mar 05, 2019, 11:54 AM IST

Delray Beach Open: Juan Martin Del Potro races into second round

He held serve easily throughout and one break in each set was enough, clinching victory when Opelka sent a service return long.

Feb 22, 2019, 10:30 AM IST

Delray Beach Open: John Isner powers past Lukas Lacko to reach quarters

Isner dropped only one point on his first serve and broke his Slovakian opponent three times on the outdoor hardcourt to advance.

Feb 21, 2019, 10:14 AM IST

Suspect arrested in connection with US serial bomb packages

Multiple news outlets identified the suspect as Cesar Sayoc, 50, and a resident of Florida.

Oct 26, 2018, 23:55 PM IST

US: Hurricane Michael upgraded to major Category 3 storm; Floridians flee to higher ground

Michael is projected to plow into Florida`s Panhandle at midday on Wednesday, unleashing potentially devastating waves as high as 13 feet (4 meters).

Oct 10, 2018, 07:39 AM IST

Florida mass shooting: At least 3 dead, including gunman, 13 injured at gaming tournament

The shooting took place during an ongoing video game tournament at a pizza place.

Aug 27, 2018, 07:05 AM IST

US: Mass shooting in Florida's Jacksonville, multiple fatalities at the scene, one suspect dead, say reports

"One suspect is dead at the scene, unknown at this time if we have a second suspect. Searches are being conducted. Multiple fatalities at the scene, many transported," tweeted Jacksonville Sheriff`s Office.

Aug 27, 2018, 00:10 AM IST

Septuagenarian dies after eating bad raw oyster

"The individual who died was exposed to Vibrio vulnificus through consuming a raw oyster," the health department said in a statement to ABC News.

Jul 21, 2018, 10:57 AM IST

Chart-topping rapper XXXTentacion shot dead in Florida

US rapper XXXTentacion was reportedly shopping for a motorcycle in south Florida when a gunman opened fire on his vehicle,

Jun 19, 2018, 06:29 AM IST

Tiger Wood slams door shut on personal questions ahead of US Open

Tiger Woods faced the media for a 25-minute press conference at Shinnecock Hills.

Jun 13, 2018, 10:10 AM IST

When Florida City sent out zombie alert during major power outage

The message alert warning of zombies was received reportedly by over 7000 residents of the area.

May 23, 2018, 11:38 AM IST

Shocking: Footbridge in Florida collapses on cars, several feared dead

At least eight cars were trapped when the footbridge collapsed in what eyewitness accounts described as a "loud bang, like an explosion."

Mar 16, 2018, 16:44 PM IST

Pedestrian footbridge collapses in Florida, at least 4 people dead

US Senator Bill Nelson of Florida had earlier claimed that at least 6-8 people have died in pedestrian footbridge collapse.

Mar 16, 2018, 06:06 AM IST

Florida lawmakers pass gun-school safety bill three weeks after massacre

Florida lawmakers, spurred by last month`s deadly high school shooting, gave final passage on Wednesday to a bill to raise the legal age for buying rifles, impose a three-day waiting period on all gun sales and allow the arming of some school employees.

Mar 08, 2018, 09:55 AM IST

Justin Thomas wins Honda Classic; Anirban Lahiri T-59th, Tiger Woods 12th

Anirban Lahiri dropped a double bogey on either side of the turn for a three-over 74 card, finishing in Tied-59th place at the Honda Classic, here. It was his highest score of the week as he finished at nine-over 289, dropping 13 places from his overnight position.

Feb 26, 2018, 20:21 PM IST