Homeless put into Fort Lauderdale motels during pandemic refuse to leave as virus surges in Florida
Some homeless people in Fort Lauderdale who have been living in motels for three months as a part of citywide efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus are reportedly refusing to leave if the state cannot come up with the funding to extend the program that’s kept them off the streets.
Some homeless people in Fort Lauderdale who have been living in motels for three months as a part of citywide efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus are reportedly refusing to leave if the state cannot come up with the funding to extend the program that’s kept them off the streets.
NY gov. warns visitors from 'highest-risk' coronavirus states to fill out paperwork or face $2,000 fine
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now warning out-of-state travelers they could face up to $2,000 in fines if they leave its airports without handing over their contact information upon arrival.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now warning out-of-state travelers they could face up to $2,000 in fines if they leave its airports without handing over their contact information upon arrival.
Disney World offering mask-free 'relaxation zones'
Walt Disney World has reportedly opened several designated spaces throughout its theme parks where visitors can remove required facial coverings.
Walt Disney World has reportedly opened several designated spaces throughout its theme parks where visitors can remove required facial coverings.
Hillsborough extends mask order; sets up COVID-19 dashboard
Emergency planners in Hillsborough County voted Monday to extend the countywide mask order for another seven days as Florida continues to set new records for coronavirus cases.
Emergency planners in Hillsborough County voted Monday to extend the countywide mask order for another seven days as Florida continues to set new records for coronavirus cases.
Pinellas school leaders delay next phase for student-athletes' summer workouts
The Pinellas County School District was supposed to kick off Phase Three of their summer conditioning and workout plan for their athletes on Monday, however, out of an abundance of caution, the district has now said they plan to stay in Phase Two.
The Pinellas County School District was supposed to kick off Phase Three of their summer conditioning and workout plan for their athletes on Monday, however, out of an abundance of caution, the district has now said they plan to stay in Phase Two.
Hong Kong Disneyland to close again due to rise in coronavirus cases
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Over 12,600 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 35 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 12,624 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 282,435.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 12,624 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 282,435.
Key West to vote on barring big cruise ships
Key West, Florida, will vote on limiting cruise ships disembarkations in 2021 because of coronavirus after a group called Key West Citizens for Safer Cleaner Ships called for changes in the tourism-heavy state.
Key West, Florida, will vote on limiting cruise ships disembarkations in 2021 because of coronavirus after a group called Key West Citizens for Safer Cleaner Ships called for changes in the tourism-heavy state.
DeSantis offers no end to Florida bar shutdown
Buying alcohol will remain a to-go-only option at Florida bars for the foreseeable future as coronavirus cases continue to spike.
Buying alcohol will remain a to-go-only option at Florida bars for the foreseeable future as coronavirus cases continue to spike.
Understanding the trend following a record-breaking weekend of COVID-19 cases in Florida
Florida reached more than 15,000 new daily COVID-19 cases Sunday, making it the state with the largest single-day case-count of out of any other state in the country.
Florida reached more than 15,000 new daily COVID-19 cases Sunday, making it the state with the largest single-day case-count of out of any other state in the country.
2 Florida strip clubs shut down for violating COVID-19 rules
Officials shut down two Florida strip clubs as part of a statewide crackdown on violators of an emergency order that forced bars to close in the face of rising coronavirus cases.
Officials shut down two Florida strip clubs as part of a statewide crackdown on violators of an emergency order that forced bars to close in the face of rising coronavirus cases.
Florida's cases of COVID-19 climbed more than 15,000 in Sunday's report; setting new single-day record
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 15,300 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 269,811.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 15,300 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 269,811.
DeSantis sending more nurses to Florida hospitals hit hard by COVID-19
At least 1,000 state-contracted medical personnel, including nurses, will be heading to some of Florida's hardest-hit areas to help hospitals keep up with the growing need for patient care, according to Governor DeSantis.
At least 1,000 state-contracted medical personnel, including nurses, will be heading to some of Florida's hardest-hit areas to help hospitals keep up with the growing need for patient care, according to Governor DeSantis.
DeSantis says schools ready to reopen next month; Florida Education Association disagrees
The first day of school for many districts across Florida is scheduled for August 10, and while Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for students to get back into the classroom, the Florida Education Association says many districts are not ready for that.
The first day of school for many districts across Florida is scheduled for August 10, and while Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for students to get back into the classroom, the Florida Education Association says many districts are not ready for that.
Florida sets record week for COVID-19 deaths
More Floridians died of coronavirus this week than in any other seven-day period. The state recorded nearly 500 deaths over the last seven days, an average of 71 per day.
More Floridians died of coronavirus this week than in any other seven-day period. The state recorded nearly 500 deaths over the last seven days, an average of 71 per day.
Texas hospital says man, 30, died after attending 'COVID party'
A Texas hospital says a patient who was a healthy young man died from coronavirus after attending a “COVID” party.
A Texas hospital says a patient who was a healthy young man died from coronavirus after attending a “COVID” party.
Bill Nye demonstrates effectiveness of COVID-19 mask materials on TikTok
Bill Nye the Science Guy is back at it again, this time on TikTok, to demonstrate the effectiveness of different COVID-19 mask materials.
Bill Nye the Science Guy is back at it again, this time on TikTok, to demonstrate the effectiveness of different COVID-19 mask materials.
More than 10,000 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 95 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,360 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 254,511.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,360 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 254,511.
Florida athletes team up to promote wearing a mask in public
Florida's major league sports teams are dropping their rivalries and banding together to encourage people to wear masks.
Florida's major league sports teams are dropping their rivalries and banding together to encourage people to wear masks.
Clinical trial for double-antibody COVID-19 treatment underway at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is one of three medical facilities in the state participating in a clinical trial, testing a new dual-action antibody treatment on patients infected with COVID-19.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is one of three medical facilities in the state participating in a clinical trial, testing a new dual-action antibody treatment on patients infected with COVID-19.