Federal relief for pandemic stalled
Lawmakers are unlikely to pass another coronavirus relief bill before the Memorial Day holiday, analysts say.
Vice President Pence visits Orlando nursing home
Vice President Pence visited an Orlando-area nursing home on Wednesday as part of an initiative to deliver personal protective equipment (PPE) to more than 15,000 nursing homes across America.
Vice President Pence visits Orlando
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando will present plans for reopening this week. On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was joined by Vice President Mike Pence in Orlando where they hosted a round table discussion on how to safely reopen the hospitality and leisure industry.
Woman who ran Florida COVID-19 dashboard off the job
The woman who helped run Florida's coronavirus digital dashboard claims she was fired because she refused to adjust numbers to support reopening. Gov. Ron DeSantis responded by saying the woman in question was insubordinate.
Florida's COVID-19 data chief off the job
A state official who managed Florida's COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard claims she was fired for refusing to adjust statistics in favor for reopening Florida.
DeSantis says billions in benefits have been paid
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says, since March, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has paid out over $2.6 billion in unemployment benefits.
Congressman Soto holds PPP discussion
Congressman Darren Soto, D-Orlando, held a conference with local businesses about the application process for the Paycheck Protection Program.
Lawmakers protest broken unemployment system
A lot of Floridians are still waiting on unemployment checks. Some Central Florida lawmakers, both Democrats, have taken complaints to Tallahassee. Republican lawmakers say this is an unprecedented crisis that Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to resolve.
Coronavirus hearing o Capitol Hill
Lawmakers held a video conference hearing in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday with top health officials leading the coronavirus task force response .
Forgiving student debt for healthcare workers
A new bill has been proposed that would forgive student debt for healthcare workers.
Trump speaks at Honeywell International mask production facility
President Trump participated in a round-table discussion at the Honeywell Mask Production Facility in Phoenix on Tuesday.
Reopening's impact on politics
All eyes have been on our policy makers when it comes to reopening the economy.
President says Paycheck Protection Program working
President Donald Trump says small businesses helped by the Paycheck Protection Program
Florida governor discusses reopening with president
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met with President Donald Trump on Tuesday to discuss preparations to reopen the Sunshine State following a stay-at-home order that is set to expire in May.
Phase 2 of Paycheck Protection Program rolled out
Another round of federal funding has helped boost the Paycheck Protection Program.
PART TWO: Vice President Mike Pence on Florida COVID-19 response
FOX 35's Ryan Elijah spoke exclusively to Vice President Mike Pence on Monday, touching on a number of issues.
Fight over federal funding to fight pandemic brews
After approving trillions of federal funding to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic, some lawmakers say it's time to push the pause button.
Former congresswoman released from prison during COVID-19 pandemic
Former Congresswoman Corrine Brown is back home after being released from federal prison because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
More relief for small businesses on the way
More than $300 billion in additional relief funds for the Paycheck Protection Program is expected soon. Experts say small business owners need to be prepared to submit their applications quickly.
Florida has processed just over 30% of all unemployment claims filed
Florida is processing unemployment claims slower than any other state. Now, some lawmakers are calling for a special legislative session.