Florida health officials report 8.4K new COVID-19 cases
The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 1,058,075, resulting in 19,423 deaths.
Should people be paid to get COVID-19 vaccine?
A proposal has been floated to tie another round of coronavirus stimulus relief money to a requirement that recipients must get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Golden Corral restaurants to close for good
The National Restaurant Association says approximately three million people are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now the Central Florida franchise owner of Golden Corral is announcing more restaurants will close for good.
Long-term care facilities gear up to distribute COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC announced Monday that long-term care facilities would be among the first to get the COVID vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine side effects
There are some concerns about the coronavirus vaccine's side effects. Health experts are worried people may not realize the vaccine could elicit an immune response and that may deter them from coming back for a second booster shot.
Doctors urge people to wear masks, social distance even after COVID-19 vaccine
The initial limited vaccine supply is expected to go to people in nursing homes and frontline workers first.
Florida officials report almost 10K new COVID-19 cases overnight
The statewide case total since the start of the pandemic is at 1,018,160, resulting in 19,012 deaths.
Florida lawmaker files bill to strip state of power to mandate vaccines for residents
With a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, one Florida lawmaker wants to strip the state of its power to require vaccinations: "It's just too much power for the government to have."
Florida passes 1 million COVID-19 cases
Florida is one of just three states to reach one million COVID-19 cases. The other two are California and Texas.
Florida announces $28 million for COVID-19 relief employment
Funds will go towards coronavirus disaster relief in the form of temporary jobs, employment and training services, and supportive services.
Long lines building at COVID-19 testing sites as people return home after Thanksgiving
The U.S. Surgeon General warned that COVID-19 cases could surge throughout the holiday season and he is urging Americans to follow health guidelines.
Attractions busy this weekend with tourists
Thousands are flocking to area theme parks and smaller attractions along International Drive, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC considering shortening quarantine time after COVID-19 exposure
Officials have long suspected people do not really adhere to a two-week quarantine, so bringing it down to seven to ten days would increase compliance.
How you may have to prove you’re vaccinated for COVID-19
Some are considering using apps on your phone, vaccination cards, and immunization passports.
Florida reports over 8.3K new COVID-19 cases, 99 more deaths
The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 961,676 cases, resulting in 18,482 deaths.
Analysts: Florida's tourism to experience uptick in 2021
The outlooks posted Tuesday indicate the state could be back to 30 million visitors a quarter by the third quarter of 2021.
Over 8.5K more COVID-19 cases, 73 more deaths reported in Florida
The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 953,300, resulting in 18,383 deaths.
CDC says cruises are 'very risky' for COVID-19 exposure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says going on a cruise is one of the riskiest activities when it comes to exposure to COVID-19.
Economic forecast for Florida
A new report shows that Florida's economy remains on track to have a faster recovery than the rest of the nation.
Gov. DeSantis expects first COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Florida within 3 to 6 weeks
Governor DeSantis said that "millions of doses are ready to ship as we speak, as soon as the FDA approves.”