Post-pandemic workplace changes
We're getting a better look at the trends in commercial real estate which could help determine if thousands of workers will continue to work remotely after the pandemic or return to the office.
Finding success during a pandemic
It was exactly 365 days ago today that the World Health Organization made the announcement that would change all of our lives: the coronavirus had grown into a pandemic. Since then, people have lost their jobs, traveling stopped, and some of our favorite restaurants closed. Still, some businesses figured out a way to make it work.
$1,400 stimulus checks could hit bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Walgreens expands COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Florida
Shots will begin to go into arms on Friday.
Florida DOH: Over 2 million fully vaccinated, 4.8K new cases and 63 more deaths
Vaccination efforts continue in Florida as infections rose by another 4,800.
Third stimulus check: Who is eligible for the money, and who isn't?
The House is set to take a final vote Wednesday on the $1.9 trillion measure.
Your 2020 tax return could affect the size of your third stimulus check - here's how
Some Americans should file their taxes ASAP in order to get a bigger payment
New CDC guidelines for vaccinated Americans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just released its first guidelines on when fully vaccinated, people can resume normal life that includes mask wearing social distancing, even visiting grandchildren.
Publix begins vaccinating all Florida teachers regardless of age
Pharmacies across Florida and the federal vaccination sites have said that they will vaccinate all teachers and daycare workers, no matter what age.
Could more groups be added to get the vaccine?
Seminole County's Emergency Manager Alan Harris spoke to FOX 35's Good Day Orlando's Danielle Knox about Seminole County's capability to expand vaccinations to other groups when the time comes.
Golden Corral emerges from bankruptcy, hires nearly 1,700
The country’s largest Golden Corral franchisee has emerged from bankruptcy. With that, nearly 1,700 jobs have been saved at a time when a lot of people are still out of work.
Fried demands investigation into vaccine distribution
Florida's agriculture commissioner is accusing the governor of corruption and it's all over vaccine distribution.
Senate debates COVID-19 relief bill
President Joe Biden has agreed to a compromise with moderate Democrats in the U.S. Senate to narrow the income eligibility for the next round of the coronavirus stimulus payments.
All educator now eligible for vaccines
Educators, school staff, and daycare workers of all ages can now get the coronavirus vaccine at FEMA locations, CVS, Walmart, and Publix. This goes against the state order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis, but he acknowledged that because the federal government is providing the vaccine supplies, it also has the authority to adjust eligibility.
Cruise ship workers facing evictions
The cruise industry is a hard hit one here in Florida. Workers have been out of work for almost a year now and some are facing evictions.
Spike in nursing program applicants at UCF
The pandemic is inspiring college students to switch their majors to the medical field. The University of Central Florida is seeing an unprecedented increase and applications to its nursing program
DeSantis: Law enforcement, firefighters and school personnel who are 50 and over can get vaccine
Florida's governor will sign an executive order allowing sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and teachers over the age of 50 to become eligible for the vaccine.
Gas pricing rising
AAA says gas prices have increased by 40 cents since January 1 and prices on Monday represent the highest daily average since July of 2019. Demand is driving the increase because more people are driving as coronavirus restrictions are rolled back. The winter storm that impact refineries in Texas is also to blame.
U.S. Senate take up COVID relief bill
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, approved in the House over the weekend, is now making its way to the Senate. The legislation would provide select Americans another stimulus check and expand unemployment assistance.
1st case of South African COVID-19 variant reported in Florida by CDC
Like the other variants, the South African one spreads the coronavirus more rapidly, which can lead to more COVID-19 cases.