Tracking Coronavirus: Deaths near 2,000; phase one of reopening in Florida will expand on Monday
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Over 750 new coronavirus cases reported in Florida as the state death toll nears 2,000; health officials say
Governor DeSantis said that Florida will take safe, smart, and data-driven steps towards reopening.
Tracking coronavirus: 47 more deaths reported in Florida as cases top 44,800
FOX 35 is keeping you updated with the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus infections would plunge if 80 percent of people wore masks, study says
The research, published by a group of international experts, created a model that shows the cases could be cut significantly if "(near) universal masking" is adopted.
Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE Aquarium at ICON Park to reopen Friday as phase one continues in Florida
Florida is currently in phase one of reopening after rising coronavirus cases caused a statewide stay-at-home order.
Other attractions begin to reopen in tourist corridor
International Drive has been desolate for the last six weeks. The coronavirus pandemic caused several businesses to temporarily close down, and many remain closed.
Petition to fix unemployment system
Unemployment numbers continue to rise nationwide. A petition in Florida is demanding that Gov. Ron DeSantis fix problems with the state's troubled system.
Another 100 Florida prison inmates test positive for COVID-19
Most of the increase in inmate infections came at Homestead Correctional Institution, which had 166 cases Thursday, up from 80 in a Wednesday count, according to the department.
Gov. Ron DeSantis to make announcement about Florida gyms on Friday
"First of all, this is a virus, that if you're in good shape, you're probably going to be ok," he said. "So why would we want to dissude people from going to be in shape?"
Gov. Ron DeSantis to allow Miami-Dade, Broward counties to start reopening
Speaking in Doral, the governor said he signed an executive order to allow the counties to move forward as the state's economy works to get back on track.
Governor DeSantis extends order that prevents foreclosures, evictions during coronavirus pandemic
The executive order, which takes legal steps to try to prevent foreclosures and evictions, was issued April 2 and is set to expire on Sunday.
Publix expanding store hours, suspends reserved shopping times
The stores had adjusted their times to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to allow extra time for cleaning and sanitizing.
Uber to require drivers and riders to wear face masks beginning May 18
Uber said it will require drivers to take a selfie in the app to enforce the rule.
Over 800 new coronavirus cases announced in Florida as another 48 deaths are reported by health officials
Governor DeSantis said that Florida will take safe, smart, and data-driven steps towards reopening
Church paying off medical debt for families
A Central Florida church is paying off the medical debt for 1,000 families. CrossLife Church has raised over one million dollars.
Time running out on eviction and foreclosure protection
A statewide ban on foreclosures and evictions is about to expire in Florida. The governor issued the order in early April as many were left unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Health care career boom
People who have lost their jobs are now trying to get into the health care industry. Nurses are still in high demand but much training and education s necessary.
Woman beats coronavirus after 41 days in the ICU, Florida hospital says
The Florida hospital said that Medeiros spent 41 days in the hospital, 35 of which were on a ventilator.
DeSantis invites professional sports teams to Florida for practices, games
Gov. Ron DeSantis said it’s time for professional sports teams to play ball again in Florida.
New Smyrna Beach postpones 4th of July fireworks show
Labor Day could be a potential alternate celebration date, the commission said.