Florists hit hard during pandemic see demand picking up as engaged couples reschedule weddings
There were months when florists weren't touching any flowers as weddings were canceled, postponed, or rescheduled during the pandemic. Now, it's back to business.
There were months when florists weren't touching any flowers as weddings were canceled, postponed, or rescheduled during the pandemic. Now, it's back to business.
CDC clears Celebrity Cruises to set sail in June, but new Florida law creates vaccination challenge
Celebrity Cruises is the first cruise line to receive the CDC's approval to set sail and will require the majority of its crew and guests to be vaccinated. The "Celebrity Edge" is scheduled to depart from Fort Lauderdale in June, but with Florida’s anti-vaccine passport law, will the state intervene?
Celebrity Cruises is the first cruise line to receive the CDC's approval to set sail and will require the majority of its crew and guests to be vaccinated. The "Celebrity Edge" is scheduled to depart from Fort Lauderdale in June, but with Florida’s anti-vaccine passport law, will the state intervene?
Ohio woman wins state's 1st Vax-a-Million lottery for getting COVID-19 vaccine
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
Biden orders US intelligence officials to 'redouble' efforts to find origin of COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NFL drops most COVID-19 protocols for fully-vaccinated players, staff
The NFL and NFLPA came to an agreement Wednesday that returned fully-vaccinated players and staff to pre-pandemic norms.
The NFL and NFLPA came to an agreement Wednesday that returned fully-vaccinated players and staff to pre-pandemic norms.
Addiction recovery court helps break cycle of substance abuse
Formerly known as Hillsborough County Drug Court, the program focused on treatment and rehabilitation rather than jail now has a new judge, a new name, and a fresh coat of paint.
Formerly known as Hillsborough County Drug Court, the program focused on treatment and rehabilitation rather than jail now has a new judge, a new name, and a fresh coat of paint.
Colorado joins Ohio in offering $1M COVID-19 vaccine lottery
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that the state will be offering five $1 million lottery prizes, totaling $5 million, to residents who have been vaccinated.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that the state will be offering five $1 million lottery prizes, totaling $5 million, to residents who have been vaccinated.
2,327 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 66 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,327 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,216,142.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,327 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,216,142.
Only .01% of fully vaccinated Americans experienced breakthrough COVID infections through April, CDC says
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
Cake remained a centerpiece for pandemic weddings, but with less tiers and more long-distance taste tests
From the taste to the design, every bride has a vision for what their wedding day will look like -- even down to the cake. There were some adjustments during the pandemic, but the wedding cake remained a centerpiece.
From the taste to the design, every bride has a vision for what their wedding day will look like -- even down to the cake. There were some adjustments during the pandemic, but the wedding cake remained a centerpiece.
Deadly mosquito-borne virus found in Pasco County sentinel chickens
Eastern Equine Encephalitis is a very rare, very deadly illness. One bite from an infected mosquito can get you sick.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis is a very rare, very deadly illness. One bite from an infected mosquito can get you sick.
US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Hernando schools to drop mask mandate at end of academic year
Face-coverings will not be required at 2021 graduation ceremonies which, the district noted, are all being held outdoors and as socially-distanced as possible.
Face-coverings will not be required at 2021 graduation ceremonies which, the district noted, are all being held outdoors and as socially-distanced as possible.
1,874 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 80 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,874 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,313,815.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,874 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,313,815.
Wedding planner: Delayed and rebooked ceremonies mean vendors will be hard to find in 2021
Canceled and postponed weddings in 2020, means the special day in 2021 will require quick decisions by the bride and groom, planner says.
Canceled and postponed weddings in 2020, means the special day in 2021 will require quick decisions by the bride and groom, planner says.
Pfizer begins testing COVID-19 booster shot with pneumococcal vaccine in older adults
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12 after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds.
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12 after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds.
US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
Florida to end $300 weekly federal unemployment payments
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity said that this will be effective starting June 26, 2021, as part of the DEO's ‘Return to Work’ initiative.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity said that this will be effective starting June 26, 2021, as part of the DEO's ‘Return to Work’ initiative.