Florida adds 4,791 new coronavirus cases, 101 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 4,791 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, along with 101 deaths.
Florida expands vaccine eligibility to those 60 and up
This change marks an expansion beyond the prior restriction, which limits the shots to people age 65 and over.
CARES Act money helping with job training
Some of the money approved in last year's CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act is still being spent in Central Florida. Polk County is using it to fast-track training for jobs that desperately need to be filled.
Reopenings as the vaccine rollout continues
More Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccines, but public health officials say it's still too soon for states to reopen. This comes as a new study suggests schools can safely reopen with just three feet of social distancing. So far, more than 37 million Americans have been vaccinated.
Florida adds 2,826 new COVID-19 cases, 93 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 2,826 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, along with 93 additional deaths.
Wells Fargo, Chase criticized over timing of third stimulus check delivery
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Publix reopens COVID-19 vaccine portal as new age eligibility group takes effect
Eligible residents can book their appointment at publix.com/covidvaccine.
Florida adds 3,798 new coronavirus cases, 30 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 3,798 new cases of coronavirus, along with 30 additional deaths on Sunday.
Pending stimulus check? Here's when your money could be released
Many Americans already see the money in their bank account but they are not able to access it because it is 'pending.'
Florida adds 5,167 new coronavirus cases, 80 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,167 new cases of coronavirus, along with 80 additional deaths.
Floridian's wait for latest round of stimulus funding to hit the bank
Eligible Americans across the country are about to get a big boost in their bank account. The White House says some people will receive the latest round of COVID-19 stimulus checks as soon as this weekend.
Finals days of Bike Week 2021
This is the final weekend of Bike Week in Daytona Beach. Business owners say they have seen the strongest turnout for crowds since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden targeting May 1 to open vaccines to all
President Joe Biden is rushing to make vaccines available to more Americans, hoping to get shots into your arm by May 1, but in Florida, you could get it even sooner than that.
Florida adds 5,214 new coronavirus cases, 105 additional deaths
The Florida Department reported 5,214 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, along with 105 additional deaths.
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.
AdventHealth reflects on anniversary of pandemic
One year into the pandemic and things are actually starting to look a little bit better. AdventHealth says COVID-19 hospitalizations are down about 40 percent and the hospital has distributed more than 50,000 vaccines.
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.
Age to get COVID-19 shot in Florida drops on Monday
Florida will be lowering the age to get a coronavirus vaccine to 60-and-up on Monday, March 15. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said that age limit could soon drop to 55 and then the general public below age 55 would be able to get a shot. The governor was not specific about a timeline beyond Monday.