Florida vaccine sites, schools prepare to administer shots to 12-15 group
Seminole County is getting ready to vaccinate more teenagers as the Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize the COVID-19 vaccine for young adults, ages 12 to 15 years old.
Pfizer starts application for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.
Walt Disney World and AdventHealth team up to build emergency room
A big announcement from Disney on Thursday: AdventHealth is becoming the official medical provider for Walt Disney World Resorts.
CDC sets rules for trial cruises with volunteer passengers
Cruise lines can soon begin trial voyages in U.S. waters with volunteer passengers helping test whether the ships can sail safely during a pandemic.
Questions about vaccine for children
Soon kids as young as age 12 could be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Some parents are grappling with the decision of whether to vaccinate their child.
UF leads nation for total number of COVID-19 cases at college or university
The University of Florida is reporting nearly 10,000 known COVID-19 cases among students, faculty, and staff since March of last year. That's the highest number in our state and the nation among colleges and universities.
CVS now accepting walk-in COVID-19 appointments
If you want a COVID-19 vaccine, you can walk into CVS without an appointment and request one, according to the pharmacy chain.
Business owners can still require masks
With Gov. Ron DeSantis having issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restrictions statewide, it will be up to individual business owners to determine how to proceed with mask policies.
Seminole State College holds drive-through graduation
Graduations have been greatly disrupted during the coronavirus pandemic, but Seminole State College designed a way for graduates to participate in a drive-through ceremony.
Order to lift COVID-19 restrictions roils Central Florida leaders
An executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis to lift COVID-19 restrictions across the state has caused confusion for some and roiled community leaders who feel they should still have power to regulate health policy.
Report: Suspension of COVID-19 restrictions does not apply to schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended all local-government coronavirus emergency orders on Monday.
100 million Americans are vaccinated
Millions of Americans have now been vaccinated against COVID-19, but demand has slowed in parts of the U.S. Now, health officials want to target hard-to-reach communities.
Businesses offering bonuses to fill positions
The unemployment crisis has turned into a hiring crisis in Florida. Businesses are now offering hiring bonuses to get people to work for them.
TSA to extend mask requirements for all travelers through September
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
Orlando FEMA vaccine site to end Pfizer 1st doses next week
The federal vaccination site also distributes the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
More vaccine distribution, fewer mask requirements
A day after Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced his phased approach to lifting coronavirus restrictions, FOX 35 News spoke with people who were receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Port Canaveral welcomes news that sailings could return sooner than later
Throughout the pandemic, there has been scuttle but about the CDC's no sail order being lifted, here and there, but Capt. Murray explains why he is truly optimistic this time.
5,666 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 54 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,666 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,228,212.
Disney paying employees to get vaccinated
Walt Disney World Resort is paying its employees bonuses to get fully vaccinated. Employees who get their full vaccine regimen by September 30, 2021, may receive a one-time payment that is the equivalent to four hours of regular pay.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 could be approved in May
Some researchers say the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could approve the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 by early May.