Florida Rep. Val Demings supports $2,000 stimulus checks
House Democrats have prepped a bill to provide for $2,000 payment checks. This bill will be on the floor late Monday.
Disney World starting to call back some workers
Walt Disney World Resort is reporting a strong showing of tourists during the holiday season. The signs are hopeful for the thousands of workers who have been laid off since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Snowbirds staying north this winter
Normally approximately half-a-million Canadian tourists flock to Central Florida. This year, the pandemic travel restrictions have kept many of the so-called snowbirds away.
Congress will meet again over coronavirus relief bill
The coronavirus stimulus relief bill is stalled once again as Congress is debating additional funding while also negotiating keeping the federal government open through the new year.
Community raises money for 'Taco Bell Joe'
A community has raised thousands of dollars for a Taco Bell employee in South Daytona.
Restaurant sees success while others hit hard by pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has hammered restaurants across the nation, with over 110,000 closures reported. However, one Orlando-area restaurant is seeing some success while the pandemic has cratered the economy.
Esthetician using UV lights to sanitize against COVID-19
A skin care specialist in Seminole County is using UV lights to help sanitize against the coronavirus.
Customers helpnig small businesses stay open
The pandemic has hit Central Florida businesses hard, but some loyal customers are helping small businesses through GoFundMe pages.
Florida doctor discusses 'myocarditis' dangers after UF basketball star collapses
Like most of his teammates, Keyontae Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 during the summer.
Florida teachers urge DeSantis to prioritize them for COVID-19 vaccinations
Governor DeSantis has yet to say anything publicly about where educators specifically fall on the state's priority list for COVID-19 vaccination.
Florida health officials report nearly 9,000 more COVID-19 cases
This brings the statewide case total since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to 1,125,931, resulting in 20,133 deaths.
Cast members put skills to good use
The Walt Disney Company has filed a report signaling another 4,000 employees will be let go early next year. On Saturday, a holiday fair was held for furloughed workers,
COVID relief talks continue
Congress is under pressure to complete another coronavirus relief bill.
Orlando hotels on the auction block
Some Central Florida hotels are on the auction block after the pandemic hit the economy hard.
Visit Orlando sees slow tourism rebound after vaccine
Tourism could be turning around, according to a Central Florida tourism board Visit Orlando.
AdventHealth could distribute COVID-19 vaccinations within days
AdventHealth will be one of the first hospitals in the state to get vaccines.
Florida prepares as COVID-19 vaccine approval could be days away
While waiting for approval, facilities across Florida are making sure that they are ready in the event that Pfizer gets the go-ahead.
Florida firefighters push CDC to include them in 1st round of COVID-19 vaccines
Firefighters often provide the first line of defense for people.
Florida bill filed to make 'Alcohol to-go' permanent at restaurants
The proposal would allow restaurants to sell liquor in a sealed container if it is a part of a food order.
Florida nurses express mixed feelings about COVID-19 vaccine
Many of them said that they are hopeful but cautious because they know it takes years to develop a vaccine and pharmaceutical companies did it in just months.