Broward, Dade ready to join rest of Florida in Phase 2 of reopening, governor says
Miami-Dade and Broward counties will join the rest of the state Monday in the second phase of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ four-month effort to revive Florida’s economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Miami-Dade and Broward counties will join the rest of the state Monday in the second phase of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ four-month effort to revive Florida’s economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
3,650 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 176 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,650 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 658,381.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,650 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 658,381.
Brain-eating amoeba claims life of Florida boy, 13
The boy contracted the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, while swimming at a campground in North Florida.
The boy contracted the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, while swimming at a campground in North Florida.
With scarcity of key material, medical mask manufacturers feel the squeeze
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
In a year of social distancing, coronavirus pandemic alters Sept. 11, too
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped how the U.S. is observing the anniversary of 9/11.
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped how the U.S. is observing the anniversary of 9/11.
Gov. DeSantis: Florida bars, breweries can reopen Monday at 50% capacity
Governor Ron DeSantis gave the green light for bars in Florida to reopen on Monday.
Governor Ron DeSantis gave the green light for bars in Florida to reopen on Monday.
Hillsborough County commissioners divided on when to discuss 'getting back to normal'
With COVID-19 cases steadily decreasing in Hillsborough County, commissioners briefly debated whether it's the right time to begin discussing getting things back to normal.
With COVID-19 cases steadily decreasing in Hillsborough County, commissioners briefly debated whether it's the right time to begin discussing getting things back to normal.
DeSantis plans to ease restrictions on restaurants in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he plans to soon ease restrictions imposed on the state's restaurants and has asked President Donald Trump to allow more travel from Europe and Brazil, saying he believes the current coronavirus restrictions are now too strict.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he plans to soon ease restrictions imposed on the state's restaurants and has asked President Donald Trump to allow more travel from Europe and Brazil, saying he believes the current coronavirus restrictions are now too strict.
Families welcome chance to see loved ones in nursing homes, despite restrictions
Loved ones are now allowed to visit their relatives in nursing homes, which ends a very long wait.
Loved ones are now allowed to visit their relatives in nursing homes, which ends a very long wait.
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
Companies dump office space as work-from-home becomes more common
COVID-19 has brought us many new normals: Facemasks, a never-ending shortage of Clorox wipes, and perhaps the biggest change for many -- working remotely.
COVID-19 has brought us many new normals: Facemasks, a never-ending shortage of Clorox wipes, and perhaps the biggest change for many -- working remotely.
2,583 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 211 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,583 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 654,731.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,583 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 654,731.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
'I'll Be Here for You': Teacher virtually welcomes students in parody of 'Friends' theme song
A high school teacher in Appleton, Wisconsin, welcomed his students back from summer break virtually with a video parody of the Friends TV series theme song.
A high school teacher in Appleton, Wisconsin, welcomed his students back from summer break virtually with a video parody of the Friends TV series theme song.
'Not free money:' Federal payroll tax 'holiday' starting soon
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.
COVID-19 clinical trials seeking diverse enrollment
Vaccine trials for COVID-19 are underway across the country, but national agencies are calling for more people to sign up -- specifically minorities.
Vaccine trials for COVID-19 are underway across the country, but national agencies are calling for more people to sign up -- specifically minorities.
Teacher deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic raise alarms as new school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Confusion in Polk after Lakeland football team's COVID-19 case
The Lakeland High School football team shut down activities for two weeks following a positive COVID-19 test, the district confirmed Wednesday.
The Lakeland High School football team shut down activities for two weeks following a positive COVID-19 test, the district confirmed Wednesday.
Prescription drug deliveries by USPS significantly delayed, Senate Democrats say
U.S Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen. Bob Casey of Philadelphia opened the investigation, writing to five of the largest pharmacies and asking a series of questions about mail-order prescription deliveries.
U.S Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen. Bob Casey of Philadelphia opened the investigation, writing to five of the largest pharmacies and asking a series of questions about mail-order prescription deliveries.