AdvertisementBy South Florida Sun-SentinelNov 20, 2020 at 3:13 pmAs Florida Democrats plot their political comeback, they are facing a tough reality: The Sunshine State is Trump country.Florida Republicans swayed Latino voters, boosted support in the state’s rural heartland and cut into the Democratic advantage in big cities.President Donald Trump and tripled his margin of victory from four years ago, carrying the state by more than 370,000 votes. Despite Trump’s loss nationally, Florida Republicans are ecstatic.“I have never been more excited and bullish about where our party is headed,”...…AdvertisementBy South Florida Sun-SentinelNov 20, 2020 at 3:13 pmAs Florida Democrats plot their political comeback, they are facing a tough reality: The Sunshine State is Trump country.Florida Republicans swayed Latino voters, boosted support in the state’s rural heartland and cut into the Democratic advantage in big cities.President Donald Trump and tripled his margin of victory from four years ago, carrying the state by more than 370,000 votes. Despite Trump’s loss nationally, Florida Republicans are ecstatic.“I have never been more excited and bullish about where our party is headed,”...WW…

AdvertisementBy South Florida Sun SentinelApr 17, 2020 at 4:14 pmIt was midway through March and Florida’s peak flu season was winding down. Then a steep, sudden and alarming spike in pneumonia-related deaths appeared — signaling the arrival of a killer: the new coronavirus.Experts say the grim spike likely included coronavirus deaths recorded, instead, as pneumonia. And the timing could mean the virus was unchecked through Florida communities as early as late February, weeks before the state began taking social-distancing measures.AdvertisementThe state Department of Health would not...…AdvertisementBy South Florida Sun SentinelApr 17, 2020 at 4:14 pmIt was midway through March and Florida’s peak flu season was winding down. Then a steep, sudden and alarming spike in pneumonia-related deaths appeared — signaling the arrival of a killer: the new coronavirus.Experts say the grim spike likely included coronavirus deaths recorded, instead, as pneumonia. And the timing could mean the virus was unchecked through Florida communities as early as late February, weeks before the state began taking social-distancing measures.AdvertisementThe state Department of Health would not...WW…

AdvertisementBy South Florida Sun SentinelApr 17, 2020 at 4:14 pmIt was midway through March and Florida’s peak flu season was winding down. Then a steep, sudden and alarming spike in pneumonia-related deaths appeared — signaling the arrival of a killer: the new coronavirus.Experts say the grim spike likely included coronavirus deaths recorded, instead, as pneumonia. And the timing could mean the virus was unchecked through Florida communities as early as late February, weeks before the state began taking social-distancing measures.AdvertisementThe state Department of Health would not...…AdvertisementBy South Florida Sun SentinelApr 17, 2020 at 4:14 pmIt was midway through March and Florida’s peak flu season was winding down. Then a steep, sudden and alarming spike in pneumonia-related deaths appeared — signaling the arrival of a killer: the new coronavirus.Experts say the grim spike likely included coronavirus deaths recorded, instead, as pneumonia. And the timing could mean the virus was unchecked through Florida communities as early as late February, weeks before the state began taking social-distancing measures.AdvertisementThe state Department of Health would not...WW…

AdvertisementBy South Florida Sun SentinelMay 13, 2021 at 4:30 pmHere is the updated capacity for hospitals across Florida as they work to keep up with demand under the strain of coronavirus patients.The data is self-reported by hospitals and updates every hour. It covers all types of patients, including elective surgeries. State agencies do not report how many current COVID-19 patients are being treated in individual hospitals.Can’t see the map and searchable tables? .Last updatedHover or tap on a county for more info.As Florida continues to move into new phases of reopening while...…AdvertisementBy South Florida Sun SentinelMay 13, 2021 at 4:30 pmHere is the updated capacity for hospitals across Florida as they work to keep up with demand under the strain of coronavirus patients.The data is self-reported by hospitals and updates every hour. It covers all types of patients, including elective surgeries. State agencies do not report how many current COVID-19 patients are being treated in individual hospitals.Can’t see the map and searchable tables? .Last updatedHover or tap on a county for more info.As Florida continues to move into new phases of reopening while...WW…