The Orange County Library System is hosting events as part of the celebration of Zora Neal Hurston’s legacy. One of them, encouraging kids and educators to explore a new(er) type of book genre.

A lawsuit accuses a Georgia doctor of using too much force and decapitating a woman’s baby after it became stuck during delivery.

Floodwaters from Hurricane Ian will keep Riverdale Elementary School in Orange County closed.

Spike Lee will direct a multi-part documentary for ESPN on Colin Kaepernick that features extensive interviews with the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and access to his personal archive.

Medicare says it's shining a light on key markers for nursing home quality.

COVID-19 infections are soaring again at U.S. nursing homes because of the omicron wave, and deaths are climbing too.

Federal health officials are pressing nursing home workers to get their booster shots amid a spike in COVID-19 cases among staffers and a concerning lag in booster vaccination for residents and staff.

The government is telling nursing homes to open their doors wide to visitors, easing many remaining pandemic restrictions while urging residents, families and facility staff to keep their guard up against outbreaks.

Nursing homes across the country are still reporting scattered COVID-19 outbreaks and COVID-associated deaths, albeit at much smaller rates than during the height of the pandemic.

New dog recruits are helping to expand the nursing home's pet therapy program, giving residents and staff physical comfort while human visitors are still restricted because of the pandemic. “They’ve been on the floors bringing happiness and unconditional love to residents and staff alike.”The dogs belong to staff members who bring them to work every day. Hebrew Home has numerous lifelike animatronic cats that purr and meow as residents hold them in their laps and stroke their fur. For some residents, the interaction can break down barriers and open communication and emotional expression, she said. “It means a lot to me, makes me feel good when I pet the dogs,” said Pagan, who’s recovering from a stroke.