It's the time of year when it feels like everyone knows someone who is sick. So, how do you know what's going around and what your cough, runny nose, or fever really is?

An Orlando pediatrician is answering all the questions parents impacted by the national baby formula shortage have.

Board certified pediatrician, author, podcast host and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Candice Jones cares for thousands of kids and parents in Central Florida.

“Encanto,” Disney’s newest hit movie, is gaining praise for its diverse characters.

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found kids and teens with COVID-19 were more likely to receive a new diabetes diagnosis after infection than those without.

Orlando pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones spoke with anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” about how the virus is affecting children.

Students headed back to school in less than a month have several items on the health checklist to consider this summer.

Central Florida health officials are expecting a decision from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week that would expand eligibility of the Pfizer vaccine to those as young as 12 years old.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for younger children as soon as this week.

As more Floridians get the COVID-19 vaccine, local doctors are now shifting the focus on getting children the shots.

A pediatrician weighs in and says she can’t wait to get her own son a shot at a normal life.

ORLANDO, Fla. – As we wait for the first shipments of the coronavirus vaccine to arrive in Central Florida, the next hurdle will be distributing doses and building trust that it’s safe. [TRENDING: States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday | Florida’s Keyontae Johnson collapses on court | 2020 pop culture wrap]Orlando pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones joined anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” to answer some of the most popular questions people have about the vaccine. Watch “The Weekly” every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. on News 6. MORE FROM “THE WEEKLY”: Congressman Soto discusses COVID relief package, Puerto Rico statehood on ‘The Weekly’

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Public School District reported 40 confirmed cases of the virus Monday, the largest daily count the district has had since schools reopened this fall amid the pandemic, according to the Orange County Public School’s COVID-19 Dashboard. “That [number] is mirroring what is going on nationally with very high daily [COVID-19] numbers that we’re seeing across the nation. Jones said there needs to be more accountability in schools when it comes to following health and safety guidelines. Jones said parents need to ask questions and hold schools accountable to make sure health and safety protocols are being followed. Thank you for helping us keep our F2F programs functioning and healthy.”The Orange County School District said it continues to adjust and update their COVID-19 Health and Safety procedures.

ORLANDO, Fla. ClickOrlando.com hosted Real Talk: A Candid Conversation last week to discuss racial injustice amongst a panel of experts. The experts provided their unique perspectives and solutions when it comes to the problems our society is facing today all while News 6 anchor Ginger Gadsden serves as the moderator. Our experts included University of Central Florida assistant sociology professor Dr. Jonathan Cox, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, American Academy of Pediatrics spokeswoman Dr. Candice Jones, Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon, Sen. David Simmons and vice president of the Brevard Federation of Teachers Vanessa Skipper. To rewatch Real Talk: A Candid Conversation, click the blue link below. [REWATCH: News 6 hosts Real Talk: A Candid Conversation on racial inequality in America]Watch The Weekly Sunday mornings only on News 6.

[Use the video player at the top of this story to rewatch the Real Talk town hall]Nationwide, as well as in our own backyard, we’ve seen protests and calls for change, including cries for more transparency and accountability within law enforcement agencies. Activists say that list proves that Floyd’s death wasn’t a tragic one-off example; it was part of a larger, disturbing trend of police brutality directed toward black people in America. That’s why ClickOrlando.com hosted Real Talk: A Candid Conversation from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. It fell on Juneteenth, an unofficial holiday known as Black Independence Day that commemorates the events of June 19, 1865. To rewatch Real Talk: A Candid Conversation, click the video player at the top of this story.

ORLANDO, Fla. In honor of Juneteenth and as a result of recent protests surrounding the death of George Floyd, News 6 is hosting Real Talk: A Candid Conversation on Race Relations. The town hall discussion will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and will be streamed on Facebook and at ClickOrlando.com/Juneteenth. The event, which will be moderated by News 6 anchor Ginger Gadsden, will feature talks about racial inequality in America, police accountability and developing solutions that will lead to a more fair and just future. Were also inviting the public to take part in the dialogue. You can submit questions by going to ClickOrlando.com/Juneteenth.

Before our event takes place, you can read about each of our panelists and their roles in the communities they serve. University of Central Florida assistant sociology professor Dr. Jonathan CoxDr. Jonathan Cox (Courtesy)Dr. Jonathan Cox is a race scholar and assistant sociology professor at the University of Central Florida who specializes in racial and ethnic identities and racial ideologies. Before that, he was the first black Orlando Police Department chief in 1998 and the first black Orange County sheriff in 2008. He served in the last position for 10 years before making his way out of law enforcement and into politics. Orlando Police Chief Orlando RolonOrlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon (Courtesy)Orlando Rolon moved to Orlando’s Engelwood neighborhood in 1977 and has called Central Florida home ever since.

News 6 interviewed Dr. Candice Jones, a pediatrician with Edgewater Pediatrics in Orlando and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics to hear how racism can significantly impact the health of children. In the African American community, we have The talk with our kids. Its important that we all, not just African Americans, talk to our children about racism, we have to be upfront. A: Im a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and I am so proud of our organization because we last year released a policy statement on the impact of racism on kids health. Come up with ways to deal with racism, be purposeful and intentional about this, help each other fight against it.