Another 20,000 vials of remdesivir headed to Florida hospitals

Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion on the coronavirus Tuesday in Orlando. It was the same day the state reported 186 new deaths from the virus, the highest one-day count for fatalities since the start of the pandemic.

Doctor's controversial claim of COVID-19 cure goes viral, gets censored

Doctor Stella Immanuel has raised eyebrows in the past for saying women have medical issues for having sex with demons and witches in their dreams, and her latest message about a cure for COVID-19 is stirring up new controversy.

Players give glimpse into life inside Florida's sports bubbles

During a webcam interview with reporters, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun panned her cell phone to show reporters the cooling tubs inside which she and her teammates were relaxing. It was a short glimpse of what life inside the bubble is like.

Trump defends disproved COVID-19 treatment

President Donald Trump has issued a stout defense of a disproved use of a malaria drug as a treatment for the coronavirus, hours after social media companies moved to take down videos promoting its use as potentially harmful misinformation.

Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease

New study results are boosting hopes that there soon may be a simple, reliable way to help family doctors diagnose the most common form of dementia

Polk County unveils plan for school buses in upcoming semester

When it comes to social distancing for schools, buses present an especially large problem for many districts. In fact, the six-foot rule is a standard even the Florida Board of Education says is unattainable in classrooms and on buses as students head back to school this fall. 

Pinellas County school leaders vote to delay first day of school to August 24

A week after the superintendent recommended delaying the first day of the fall semester for Pinellas County students and employees, the school board voted to make the decision final.

DeSantis considers nursing home visits as Florida death toll rises

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he's thinking about opening up nursing homes and assisted living facilities to visitation after months of touting his efforts to protect what he says are the people most vulnerable to the coronavirus.

Planet Fitness will require face masks inside gyms starting August 1

Planet Fitness announced Tuesday that anyone working out in its gyms will be required to wear a face mask at all times beginning Aug. 1.

Report: Marlins season may be put on hold after more players test positive

The Miami Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak could endanger the Major League Baseball season, Dr. Anthony Fauci said, as the number of their players testing positive rose to 15.

186 new coronavirus deaths reported Tuesday is Florida's largest daily increase; over 9,000 new cases reported

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,230 since Monday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 441,977.

Second stimulus check details revealed: Who is eligible?

The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.

Florida judge upholds Palm Beach County's ordinance requiring face coverings

A Florida judge on Monday upheld a county’s coronavirus ordinance that requires masks be worn in public places like stores, saying government officials have the authority to protect their residents from the spread of infectious diseases.

Florida inmate COVID-19 cases, deaths continue to rise

More than 1,000 inmates tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, and nine prisoners died from complications of the disease, according to data released Monday by the state Department of Corrections.