11 hours agoLocal coronavirus mask mandates remain in effect as Florida moves to phase 3 of reopening
23 minutes agoOrange County investigating possible coronavirus ‘superspreader’ eventsOrange County’s leading doctor says two possible coronavirus superspreader events — one with 20-plus cases potentially connected to it — are being investigating locally.
7 hours agoCentral Florida officials respond to phase 3 reopeningOn Monday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said his office didn’t have advance knowledge of Gov. Ron DeSantis' Phase 3 reopening executive order that was issued last Fr...
7 hours ago4 UCF sorority houses asked to quarantine after residents test positive for COVID-19Members of four sororities on the campus of the University of Central Florida have been asked to quarantine after residents in the chapter houses tested positive for COVI...
10 hours agoCOVID-19 latest information for Orlando, FloridaHere's the latest on the coronavirus and how it's affecting the Orlando, Florida, area.
11 hours agoLocal coronavirus mask mandates remain in effect as Florida moves to phase 3 of reopening As the Sunshine State moves to the third and final stage of its coronavirus reopening plan, restrictions placed at the state level have been lifted, however local mask ma...
11 hours agoDaytona Beach won’t issue special use permits despite Florida moving into phase 3Leea Murphy can't wait to see thousands of bikers roll into town next month for Biketoberfest, now that Florida is in Phase 3 of the reopening plan.
15 hours agoWhat authority do local leaders have now that Florida is in Phase 3 of coronavirus reopening?
2 days ago‘This has been an unpredictable year:’ Orlando church helps fill stockings for Angel Tree program
3 days agoOrlando restaurant owners react to governor’s decision on capacityRestaurant owners in Central Florida told News 6 they welcome Gov. Ron DeSantis' order to increase capacity inside.
3 days agoOrange County leaders, businesses caught off guard by Florida governor’s phase 3 executive orderThe county immediately began receiving questions from businesses about Gov. Ron DeSantis' executive order but according to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, Central Flor...
3 days agoHalf a million Florida residents may still be eligible for stimulus checksThe IRS launched a national campaign this week that includes notifying more than 567,000 residents in Florida who did not file a tax return in 2018 or 2019 but may still ...
19 hours agoFlorida moves to phase 3 of coronavirus reopening, with restaurants at full capacityGov. Ron DeSantis lifted all restrictions on restaurants and other businesses in Florida in a move to reopen the state's economy despite the spread of the coronavirus.
3 days ago’I think this gives us a real fighting chance:’ Restaurant owners happy to be back to full capacityThe restaurant industry was quick to react Friday after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that diners and eateries across Florida can begin operating at full capacity once agai...
3 days agoTimeline: The spread of coronavirus in FloridaThe coronavirus was first detected in Florida on March 1 and since then, the numbers have continued to swell.
3 days agoLake County students can change learning options nowLake County students who’d like to switch from online learning to in person or vice versa can make the change now, according to the district.
3 days agoFlorida surpasses 14,000 coronavirus deaths, reports more than 2,800 new casesThe Florida Department of Health on Friday announced 2,847 new cases of the coronavirus in the state.
3 days agoWould you ever consider this? Some parents are delaying preschool, kindergarten amid pandemicClaire Reagan was feeling overwhelmed as her oldest child’s first day of kindergarten approached and with a baby on the way. The 5-year-old boy has autism, and she worrie...
Marion County Schools release video to address etiquette for virtual learningMarion County school officials addressed virtual etiquette through an online video.
Florida governor doesn’t want college students to be punished for partying during pandemicGov. Ron DeSantis thinks students who attend Florida’s 12 state universities should be able to socialize without worrying about getting thrown out of school.
More than 4,500 Seminole County students choose to return to school in OctoberMore than 4,000 Seminole County students have opted to return to campus next month.
3 days agoFlorida nears 14,000 deaths, reports 2,541 coronavirus casesThe Florida Department of Health reported 179 recent coronavirus-related deaths and 2,541 new cases Thursday, bringing the state’s total count from the virus up to 693,04...
18 hours agoMy pandemic business story: ‘It would have been fine if COVID wouldn’t have hit’In January 2019, Karen Madaras and her business partner took a leap of faith -- or a powerful, ninja-warrior-style athletic jump, to be more accurate: They opened a theme...
16,000 Orange County students switch to in-person learning. Here’s what that means for teachers, schoolsOrange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins announces the number of students who are switching their learning options for the second nine weeks of sch...
Brevard elementary school campus closes after positive COVID-19 casesBrevard Public Schools announced Enterprise Elementary School will be closed the rest of the week after positive cases of coronavirus.
With no sense of smell post-COVID-19, this woman believes a ‘guardian angel’ alerted her to a gas leak in her homeLinda Mcgrath said it nearly cost her her life after a gas line broke in her Livonia, Michigan, home.
Florida school district scrambles to find substitute teachers amid coronavirus pandemicA Florida school district is scrambling to find substitute teachers.
Florida reports more than 200 coronavirus deaths with rate of new cases above 5%Florida has now seen a total of 690,499 COVID-19 cases.
Doctor at ‘mask optional’ clinic in Melbourne dies; tests positive for coronavirus post-mortemPatients intending to go to the Eau Gallie Medical Center in Melbourne this week have been met with a grim note at the door since Monday.
As U.S. struggles, Africa’s COVID-19 response is praisedAt a lecture to peers this month, John Nkengasong showed images that once dogged Africa, with a magazine cover declaring it “The Hopeless Continent.” Then he quoted Ghana...
Late-stage study of first single-shot COVID-19 vaccine begins in US Johnson & Johnson is beginning a huge final-stage study to try to prove if a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine can protect against the virus.
COVID-19 treatment from AdventHealth Ocala leads to better survival rate, hospital saysAdventHealth Ocala officials said a coronavirus treatment the hospital is using is leading to a better survival rate.Officials said the drug combination protocol is known...
‘I’m 60, where do I go from here?’: Exhibition events manager waiting 3 months for jobless benefitsJack Stroming says he's emptied his savings, 401-k while on furlough.
Merritt Island private school closes after 8 test positive for COVID-19 Merritt Island Christian School has been closed for two weeks after eight people tested positive for COVID-19.
Central Florida Bed Bath & Beyond one of first 63 stores to closeAround the country people who work for Bed Bath & Beyond will lose their jobs by the end of the year.
Inside look: Delta Air Lines show COVID-19 safety proceduresPassengers can expect plexiglass, social distancing markers and hand sanitizer stations as soon as they walk to the Delta Airlines ticket counter at Orlando International...
CDC sets new guidance discouraging Halloween activitiesThis next bit of news is definitely no treat for anyone.
’Volusia County just lost two public servants:' Paramedic, teaching assistant die of COVID-19, family says
2,521 new COVID-19 cases reported in FloridaThe Florida Department of Health reported 2,521 new cases of COVID-19.
Universal theme parks hit limited capacity as two haunted houses openAccording to Universal Orlando’s social media accounts, all three parks hit capacity Saturday, as the theme park giant unveiled its Halloween season experience testing fo...
Florida health officials report over 3,573 new cases of COVID-19, 140 new hospitalizationsThe Florida Department of Health reported 3,573 new cases of COVID-19.
Bars in downtown Orlando open this weekend for first time in monthsBars are open in Florida for the first full weekend in months.
Orange County Public Schools asks for laptop donationsOn Friday, Orange County school board members said the laptop issue is now one that has them reaching out to the community for help.
Orange County playgrounds reopen with new rules After a six-month closure, playgrounds and outdoor fitness stations are reopening in Orlando.
Parents: Here’s how you can switch your child’s learning preference for the 2nd quarterParents of students in two of Central Florida’s largest school districts have until Friday to decide whether they want to switch their child’s learning preference for the...
West Orange High temporarily closes campus after positive COVID-19 casesOrange County Public Schools announced West Orange High School will move to virtual learning for two weeks for all students after 10 positive coronavirus cases.
Orange County leaders not comfortable with people celebrating Halloween the traditional wayOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Health Officer Dr. Raul Pino are not comfortable with people celebrating Halloween the traditional way amid the coronavirus pandemic...
Florida reports more than 3,000 new coronavirus cases, 140 new deathsAhead of the weekend, health officials on Friday announced 3,204 new cases of the coronavirus in Florida.
Florida teacher’s union calls for governor to maintain funding in schools and transparencyPresident Andrew Spar with the Florida Education Association said Florida school districts are struggling to keep classrooms staffed with teachers adding the pandemic is ...
Face mask check: Are you being hygienic enough?By now, wearing a face mask when you’re out and about or around crowds of people should be nothing new.
My pandemic pregnancy: ‘I wanted to celebrate my rainbow’When Kayla Molina found out she was pregnant, she felt excited, hopeful and optimistic.
Brevard Jail reports no confirmed active COVID-19 cases, but questions remainWith one test result pending, the Brevard County Jail is otherwise free and clear of novel coronavirus cases, according to the latest update from Sheriff Wayne Ivey, thou...
UCF student’s COVID-19 case at center of Florida political fightA Florida county commissioner is firing back at an anti-mask critic.
‘No More Lockdown:’ Van Morrison targets coronavirus restrictions in 3 new songsVan Morrison is planning to release three new songs that take a swipe at the coronavirus restrictions imposed by the British government.
South Africa to know true coronavirus toll in weeksSouth Africa's chief medical adviser says the country should know its true toll from the coronavirus pandemic within a few weeks, as it prepares to almost fully reopen it...
Israel returns to virus lockdown as cases mountIsrael is set to go back into a full lockdown to try to contain a coronavirus outbreak that has steadily worsened for months as its government has been plagued by infight...
Global coronavirus cases top 30 millionIndia’s coronavirus cases have jumped by another 96,424 infections in the past 24 hours, showing little signs of slowing down.
At town hall, Joe Biden blasts President Trump’s ‘criminal’ virus responseJoe Biden is deriding President Donald Trump for his handling of COVID-19, calling his downplaying of the pandemic “criminal” and his administration “totally irresponsibl...
Deadline nears for Orange, Osceola County parents to change their kid’s learning optionThe window of time for students in two school districts to switch to a different learning model will close on Sept. 18.
Here’s how bar reopenings are going in Florida thus farBars across Florida have been up and operating for a few days now after a monthslong closure to stop the spread of COVID-19 and so far, things are off to a slow start.
High school football with fans in attendance kicks off in Central FloridaOn Thursday night, high school football kicked on in Central Florida, including schools in Orlando.
70 nurses needed in Orange County Public SchoolsOrange County is in the process of hiring a nurse for every public school in the county.
‘She did light up when she saw me:’ Families begin to reunite in long-term care facilitiesFor the first time since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the Heritage Creekside assisted living facility within the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola County be...
Rapid coronavirus test result numbers released for Orange County high school football playersThe results are in for the first round of rapid coronavirus testing for Orange County Public Schools football players, coaches and trainers.
Disney World hopes to reopen one of its water parks in MarchDisney World officials say they hope to reopen Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach on March 7.
Mobile COVID-19 testing site coming to Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center in OrlandoFor one day only next week, a mobile coronavirus testing site will be up and operating at Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center in Orlando.
NFL fan at season opener tests positive for coronavirusHealth officials are telling 10 fans who attended last week's Kansas City Chiefs game to quarantine.
