5,093 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 94 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,093 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,994,117.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,093 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,994,117.
Publix reaches 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered
Publix says its pharmacies have administered 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Floridians so far.
Publix says its pharmacies have administered 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Floridians so far.
Custom sheds on the rise during pandemic as people forced to work at home
Home is where the heart is, and with COVID-19, it's also where the office is.
Home is where the heart is, and with COVID-19, it's also where the office is.
Colorblind man sees vibrant hues of red, green and blue for 1st time with corrective glasses
Video shared March 16 by Star Ely shows her husband putting on the special glasses and walking through the town of Andover, Massachusetts.
Video shared March 16 by Star Ely shows her husband putting on the special glasses and walking through the town of Andover, Massachusetts.
FEMA to reimburse families for COVID-19-related funeral expenses
Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.
Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.
UF researcher finds leprosy drug could be used in fight against COVID-19 variant
Florida is leading the country when it comes to United Kingdom variant cases of COVID-19. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 738 people have tested positive for the strain in our state.
Florida is leading the country when it comes to United Kingdom variant cases of COVID-19. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 738 people have tested positive for the strain in our state.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative
Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.
Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.
One year after bars around Tampa Bay shut down at 5 p.m., St. Patrick's Day looks different
It's hard to believe that one year ago, bars and restaurants were forced to close down at 5 p.m. on St. Patrick's day. Things looking much different now as businesses have been slowly re-opening since May.
It's hard to believe that one year ago, bars and restaurants were forced to close down at 5 p.m. on St. Patrick's day. Things looking much different now as businesses have been slowly re-opening since May.
Woman arrested after refusing to wear mask at Office Depot
The same woman who went viral for refusing to wear a mask at a Galveston Bank of America has just been arrested after refusing to wear a mask at an Office Depot in Texas City.
The same woman who went viral for refusing to wear a mask at a Galveston Bank of America has just been arrested after refusing to wear a mask at an Office Depot in Texas City.
Michigan woman survives double lung transplant after battling COVID-19 during pregnancy
The first person to receive a COVID-related lung transplant in Michigan is recovering after catching the virus while pregnant.
The first person to receive a COVID-related lung transplant in Michigan is recovering after catching the virus while pregnant.
DeSantis: Vaccination age expected to drop to 55 'sometime in March'
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that he will soon lower the eligibility age to 55 for COVID-19 vaccinations, as demand appears slower for shots even with the eligibility age lowered Monday from 65 to 60.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that he will soon lower the eligibility age to 55 for COVID-19 vaccinations, as demand appears slower for shots even with the eligibility age lowered Monday from 65 to 60.
4,599 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 55 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,599 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,989,024.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,599 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,989,024.
Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will be crucial to ending pandemic, experts say
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
Disneyland, Disney California Adventure to reopen on April 30
After a yearlong closure, Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen to the public on April 30 with limited capacity, park officials announced Wednesday.
After a yearlong closure, Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen to the public on April 30 with limited capacity, park officials announced Wednesday.
DeSantis proposes $1,000 bonuses for Florida's first responders
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing to use some of Florida's stimulus money from the federal government to give $1,000 bonuses to first responders: “We know the pandemic put a lot of strain on our first responders — EMTs, sworn law enforcement, firefighters — so we believe we should recognize their sacrifice."
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing to use some of Florida's stimulus money from the federal government to give $1,000 bonuses to first responders: “We know the pandemic put a lot of strain on our first responders — EMTs, sworn law enforcement, firefighters — so we believe we should recognize their sacrifice."
FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
Millions of $1,400 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts Wednesday
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
Baby born with COVID-19 antibodies, doctors say
Two pediatricians in Florida believe they have found the first baby born with COVID-19 antibodies.
Two pediatricians in Florida believe they have found the first baby born with COVID-19 antibodies.
DeSantis offers blueprint for stimulus spending, including $1,000 bonus for first responders
DeSantis proposed the $4.1 billion in spending would go toward issues such as boosting state tourism marketing efforts and bringing in new recruits to the Florida National Guard.
DeSantis proposed the $4.1 billion in spending would go toward issues such as boosting state tourism marketing efforts and bringing in new recruits to the Florida National Guard.