6,236 new Florida coronavirus cases Thursday; 148 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,236 Thursday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 557,137.
State holds firm on opposition to Hillsborough's plan for online-only start to school year
Hillsborough County’s superintendent will be updating parents on his plans today after apparently failing to win any state support for the county’s plan to reopen virtually.
Disney World to host coronavirus testing site, actors to possibly return to work
The decision encouraged Actor’s Equity Association to sign a memorandum of understanding allowing the actors, singers and stage managers to return to their jobs.
Wisconsin state agency tells employees to wear face masks during Zoom calls, even if home alone
A Wisconsin state agency is reportedly mandating that its employees wear face masks during video conferences, even if they are home alone.
AMC Theatres reopening Aug. 20 with 15-cent movie tickets
AMC Theatres, the nation's largest movie theater chain, will reopen in the U.S. on Aug. 20 with retro ticket prices of 15 cents per movie.
Florida judge schedules Friday hearing on state's motion to dismiss FEA lawsuit
The legal battle over the state's mandate requiring schools to reopen this month continued Thursday during another hearing.
Number of Americans filing for unemployment falls below 1M for first time since pandemic started
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 1 million last week for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started in mid-March.
For Americans waiting on coronavirus aid, no new relief in sight
Americans counting on emergency coronavirus aid from Washington may have to wait until fall.
Masks, temperature checks, questionnaires required as Bayshore Christian School reopens
As Bay Area private schools begin reopening for the new school year, one local school is teaming up with AdventHealth Carrollwood in an effort to keep students as safe as possible.
Puss caterpillar leaves its mark on Odessa woman after outdoor workout
A woman had a painful and scary encounter with a venomous bug during an outdoor fitness class in Odessa Tuesday.
Some Bay Area students back to classroom, others wait for plan
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for several private schools in the Bay Area. At the same time, public schools are ironing out their plans to welcome students back, in-person or virtually, in the coming weeks.
DeSantis says 'stale' COVID-19 data included in Department of Health daily report
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday warned “policymakers” about problems with COVID-19 data collected and published by the state and said he directed the Department of Health to “remedy” the issue.
Big 12 moves ahead with fall sports beginning in September
The move came one day after the Big Ten and Pac-12 announced they would not play this fall. In the Big 12, fall sports will begin after Sept. 1 with the football schedule beginning league play Sept. 26. Schools also can play one non-conference opponent.
Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval
According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.
2 doctors, father and son, die weeks apart after treating COVID-19 patients in Florida
The two men were respected figures in the Miami medical community.
Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing face masks, memo says
The sheriff's office currently employs around 900 people.
Miami Beach has issued $14,400 in fines to face mask violators
Police and city officials in Miami Beach have issued $14,400 in fines to people who weren't wearing facial coverings to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Parents help school rowing team stay afloat during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 is raising lots of questions for high school sports. Will there be a season? Will kids miss their chance to play in college? The same goes for other activities like band, chorus, and choir.
Some parents reporting children are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms lasting months
As increasing evidence emerges that the novel coronavirus is unlike most respiratory illnesses, varying degrees of symptoms are appearing in patients, ranging from mild to severe — with some lasting months — in both adults and children.
8,109 new Florida coronavirus cases Wednesday; 212 new deaths reported
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,109 Wednesday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 550,901.