Unemployment claims in Florida down but economic 'fog' continues
The state numbers are well off a peak in April when more than 900,000 claims were filed during a two-week period.
Florida reports over 2,500 coronavirus cases, 177 more deaths
COVID-19 cases in Florida are nearing 700,000.
'Amazing': Florida Education Commissioner touts reopening of schools
More than half of Florida students are learning in-person.
Florida reports over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases, 9 more deaths
The Florida Department of Health has not reported a daily increase above 10,000 infections since late July.
Police: 2 dead, 14 wounded in shooting at party in Rochester, New York
As many as 100 people were at the gathering in Rochester, New York when gunfire claimed the lives of two people and left 14 others injured.
FDA approves portable testing kit
The FDA has approved a portable COVID-19 test kit, The company behind the device says it is accurate and you get results in about 30 minutes.
Hooters offers free wings to school
Hooters is trying to help out an Orange County boy after a teacher made him remove his Hooters face mask at school.
Marijuana breathalyzer repurposed to spot COVID-19
A lab is getting creative when it comes to tracking the coronavirus, converting a breathalyzer used to detect marijuana into one that detects COVID-19.
Universal Orlando extends nearly 5,400 furloughs, signaling slow recovery
Universal Orlando Resort began to furlough employees in May after paying employees for several weeks following the shut down of their parks in March.
5,400 Universal workers put on extended furlough
Universal Orlando on Wednesday announced that 5,400 furloughed workers will not be returning anytime soon, possibly not until 2021.
Vaccine coming 'in a matter of weeks,' says Trump
President Donald Trump says a coronavirus vaccine could be ready for distribution in a matter of weeks. Health experts hail the news as positive but stress that the vaccine must effective and not rushed. Many we spoke to said they would wait before getting a vaccine while others said the sooner the better.
SeaWorld lays off nearly 1,900 employees at Orlando parks, report says
SeaWorld operates a dozen parks across five states.
Florida reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, over 2,400 new cases
The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 663,994, resulting in 12,608 deaths.
Bars can reopen at 50 percent capacity in Florida starting Monday
Bars were ordered to shut down after phase two of reopening took effect in Florida in June. The decision was made after a spike in COVID-19 cases statewide, with many tracing back to residents visiting bars.
Florida adds 3,650 COVID-19 cases, 176 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 3,650 new coronavirus cases on Friday, along with an additional 176 deaths.
Inmate COVID-19 death toll at Florida prisons reaches 117, state says
The 117 inmate deaths were up from 114 in a Wednesday count, the Florida Department of Corrections reported Thursday.
Bars reopening in Florida Monday
Bars have gotten the green light to reopen in Florida on Monday. The businesses must open at limited capacity, with 50% occupancy.
Florida's budget for next fiscal year takes $2.7 billion hit
Florida lawmakers are reviewing next year's budget and are planning for a shortfall of more than two billion dollars, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases and 211 more deaths reported by Florida health officials
The latest numbers bring the statewide total of cases since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 654,731, resulting in 12,326 deaths.
Florida health officials report 200 more COVID-19 deaths, over 2,000 new cases
Florida's total of COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic is at 652,148, resulting in 12,115 deaths.