Key West couple jailed for refusing to quarantine after testing positive
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
Florida's COVID-19 cases top 460,000 in Thursday's report; 253 new deaths set another single-day record
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,956 since Wednesday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 461,379.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,956 since Wednesday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 461,379.
300 students, guests, staff at Central Florida graduation possibly exposed to COVID-19, school district warns
The exposure notification applies to nearly 300 students and their guests, the Central Florida school district said.
The exposure notification applies to nearly 300 students and their guests, the Central Florida school district said.
Hackers see opportunity in kids going to school online this fall
Cybersecurity experts say the pandemic created a ripe environment for hackers, allowing for a surge in cyber attacks.
Cybersecurity experts say the pandemic created a ripe environment for hackers, allowing for a surge in cyber attacks.
Venue owners struggle to envision future for live music industry
Stages in live music venues throughout the Bay Area have been empty for five months and owners say they've reached a breaking point.
Stages in live music venues throughout the Bay Area have been empty for five months and owners say they've reached a breaking point.
House COVID oversight panel demands documents from 4 states
The Democratic head of a congressional coronavirus oversight panel has demanded that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and three other Republican governors provide documents showing how their states are combating the pandemic.
The Democratic head of a congressional coronavirus oversight panel has demanded that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and three other Republican governors provide documents showing how their states are combating the pandemic.
18 anesthesiologists at UF hospital system reportedly contract COVID-19 after attending private party
The Miami Herald reported that 14 junior residents, two senior residents, a fellow and an administrative employee contracted COVID-19 after attending a private party.
The Miami Herald reported that 14 junior residents, two senior residents, a fellow and an administrative employee contracted COVID-19 after attending a private party.
State-run COVID-19 test sites to close Friday due to potential for tropical weather
Coronavirus testing sites run by the state of Florida are closing Friday due to the potential for inclement weather.
Coronavirus testing sites run by the state of Florida are closing Friday due to the potential for inclement weather.
Families anxious to resume visits with loved ones in long-term care
It’s been nearly five months since Allan van der Hamm has seen his wife Lora.
It’s been nearly five months since Allan van der Hamm has seen his wife Lora.
JetBlue deploys ultraviolet cleaning robot for airplanes in fight against COVID-19
JetBlue is the first airline in the country to use ultraviolet light technology to combat the novel coronavirus on its aircraft.
JetBlue is the first airline in the country to use ultraviolet light technology to combat the novel coronavirus on its aircraft.
Rabid bat bites Carrollwood woman
A Hillsborough County woman was bitten by a rabid bat while she was taking a walk around her neighborhood Tuesday.
A Hillsborough County woman was bitten by a rabid bat while she was taking a walk around her neighborhood Tuesday.
Taller people face higher risk of catching COVID-19, survey says
2,000 people were surveyed to determine if personal attributes, work and living practices play a role in transmission.
2,000 people were surveyed to determine if personal attributes, work and living practices play a role in transmission.
Texas stadiums to use disinfectant-spraying drones to fight coronavirus
Stadiums are looking for ways to bring fans back to the stands in time for fall sports despite the coronavirus outrbreak, leading some Texas facilities to turn to drones for help.
Stadiums are looking for ways to bring fans back to the stands in time for fall sports despite the coronavirus outrbreak, leading some Texas facilities to turn to drones for help.
Misinformation on the virus is proving highly contagious
As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.
As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.
Hernando County School Board to require face coverings on school campuses
School board members in Hernando County unanimously voted to make face coverings a requirement for all students, staff and visitors while on school district property.
School board members in Hernando County unanimously voted to make face coverings a requirement for all students, staff and visitors while on school district property.
216 new coronavirus deaths reported Wednesday is Florida's largest daily increase
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,446 since Tuesday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 451,423.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,446 since Tuesday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 451,423.
DeSantis looks to get workers who test positive for COVID-19 back on the job quicker
Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking to “tweak” one of his coronavirus orders so restaurant wait staff and non-health care workers can get back on the job quicker after testing positive for COVID-19.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking to “tweak” one of his coronavirus orders so restaurant wait staff and non-health care workers can get back on the job quicker after testing positive for COVID-19.
"I want them to be safe": Furloughed Disney worker donates masks to teachers
As teachers get ready to return to school, an Orange County woman is donating face masks to them.
As teachers get ready to return to school, an Orange County woman is donating face masks to them.
St. Petersburg, New York team up for COVID-19 testing initiative
A new coronavirus testing site in South St. Petersburg is now open, and it’s thanks to a partnership between the city of St. Pete and the state of New York.
A new coronavirus testing site in South St. Petersburg is now open, and it’s thanks to a partnership between the city of St. Pete and the state of New York.
Gov. DeSantis: Florida might extend statewide evictions ban
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he might extend the statewide moratorium on housing evictions that is set to expire on Saturday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he might extend the statewide moratorium on housing evictions that is set to expire on Saturday.