How to choose the best mask for back-to-school

Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.

Florida Polytech's largest class begins arriving, mindful of 'Golden Rules of COVID'

It’s back to the books at Florida Polytechnic University. On Tuesday, cars with students and parents periodically drove into the parking lots of the university’s dorms, but it was not the usual frenzy.

Expert: Transparent masks make clear difference for special-needs kids

Faith Rust hasn’t had the easiest time during her four years of life. She had meningitis when she was 3 weeks old and has had developmental problems ever since. 

COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US, according to former CDC director

Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.

Study hints, but can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19

Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover.

3,838 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 219 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,838 Tuesday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 579,932.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday for new drive-thru Halloween attraction coming to Orlando

With major Halloween events being canceled left and right due to the coronavirus pandemic, a group of Orlando-based entertainment experts have come up with a way to satisfy your need your scares -- while maintaining social distancing. 

Husband of woman who prayed every day outside hospital for his recovery has died

A woman kept her promise until the end of praying outside her husband's hospital window for more than a month as he lay in a coma fighting COVID-19.

DeSantis: State's COVID-19 numbers headed in the right direction

Governor Ron DeSantis said Monday the state's COVID-19 numbers are heading in the right direction, but health officials said that does not mean it’s time to ease up.

US nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound

A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.

2,678 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 87 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,678 Monday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 576,094.

Corcoran to superintendents: Use 'surgical' response to virus in schools, check with state

Richard Corcoran asked superintendents to check in with top officials in the state Department of Education before shutting down a classroom or school, and said symptomatic individuals should be sent home.