Encouraging Hispanic community to get COVID-19 vaccine
Two groups are teaming up to encourage the Hispanic community to get the COVID vaccine. Many people in that community remain hesitant about getting the shot, health officials say.
Parents push for mask mandate
Brevard County has made masking optional this school year. Parents in the county are fighting to make masks required in schools.
Florida boy with terminal cancer honored with parade of first responders
Law enforcement and first responders from across Central Florida decided to gather together to hold a parade for Gavin, honoring his life.
DeSantis: Could withhold salaries over mask mandate
Local school officials continue to grapple with implementing student mask policies as the school year begins this week in many counties.
Brevard County: Do not go to ER for COVID-19 test
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Parents express concerns over mask shaming
Some parents are concerned about bullying and mask shaming that their children might face at school should they choose to wear, or not wear, a mask.
New mom surprised by quintuplet births
A new mother is shocked to find out that she is not carrying just twins. No, she's bringing home five new bundles of joy.
AdventHealth provides coronavirus update
It has been one week since AdventHealth reported it was elevating its COVID response status from red to black. The designation means elective surgeries have been put on hold as the hospital system is seeing the highest number of coronavirus patients since the start of the pandemic.
Daytona Beach considers rolling back last call
Last call could be coming an hour earlier in Daytona Beach. The city is considering ending alcohol sales at 2 a.m. rather than the current 3 a.m. No decision was made on Wednesday night because one of the commission members resigned for an unrelated reason.
Another event cancels at Orange County Convention Center
Just as Central Florida's tourism industry was getting back on its feet, the COVID-19 delta variant is knocking it back down. A second event has been canceled at the Orange County Convention Center in as many weeks, the county says.
CDC issues new eviction moratorium
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new eviction moratorium through October 3, 2021. That one replaces the one that expired over the weekend. It comes as some families cannot afford to pay their rent and local landlords are getting frustrated.
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Because the coronavirus testing site at Barnett Park has been so busy lately, Orange County has opened a second location at the Econ Soccer Complex.
Preparing school buses for more students
The Seminole County School District expects to have more than 90 percent of its students back to in-person learning. That means more students will be on buses.
Teen out of ICE after COVID-19 scare
One family found out the hard way that the coronavirus can be devastating, even to a teenager.
Man says he lost nearly 70 pounds after he could not fit on Universal Orlando coaster
Orlando resident Linsey Ian Cole went to ride the attraction but could not because of his weight. At the time, he said he was about 390 pounds.
How to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Central Florida
Here's a breakdown of where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Central Florida.
Eviction moratorium will expire Saturday after Supreme Court ruling
The White House on Thursday called on Congress to pass legislation to extend the federal eviction moratorium past Saturday, when it is scheduled to expire after a ruling from the Supreme Court.
Orange County responds to CDC guidance on masks
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings outlined the county's next steps as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. This comes after new guidelines by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that say vaccinated people should wear a mask indoors in public if they’re in areas with high COVID transmission.
Teacher whose husband died of traumatic brain injury warns others
Brian Fronczek loved to play ice hockey, and punishing other players was his forte. But during his high school and college career, he took a lot of hits too.
Nursing homes bracing for impact of coronavirus surge
Coronavirus cases are surging in Central Florida. AdventHealth says that they currently have over 700 patients in their facilities across the region. During the peak back in January of 2021, there were 900 patients. Nursing homes are also bracing for impact during this summer spike. According to AARP, the COVID-19 vaccination rate among nursing home workersin Florida is the second-lowest in the country. The organization says less than 42 percent of nursing home staff in Florida had been fully vaccinated compared to the national average of about 56 percent.