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6 hours agoCoronavirus: Florida governor issues statewide, 30-day stay-at-home orderFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis will issue an executive order Wednesday instructing the state of Florida to "take a pause" for 30 days and stay home.
7 hours agoInteractive map shows Florida coronavirus casesAn interactive dashboard from the Florida Department of Health shows the growing number of coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases in real time.
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21 hours agoCensus response rate in Central Florida low, according to mapt’s arguably the most important count of the decade and so far it seems Central Florida will come up short.
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2 days agoHere’s how Central Florida schools plan to tackle distance learning during the coronavirus outbreakIn an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Florida school districts will practice distance learning until at least mid-April.
2 days agoDistrict leaders ask for patience as Orange County students transition to distance learning Orange County students returned from spring break Monday and began their first day of distance learning, a measure put in place as the coronavirus pandemic continues to s...
2 days agoCarnival cruise line extends suspension amid coronavirus outbreakCarnival announces it is pausing operations through May 11.
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2 days agoDisney Cruise Line halts new departures through end of AprilDisney Cruise Line announced it is suspending new departures through April 28 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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2 days agoGov. DeSantis: Rapid tests, travel checkpoints now part of Florida’s fight against coronavirusGov. Ron DeSantis outlined Florida’s renewed fight against the coronavirus outbreak Saturday -- and it includes a shipment of a pharmaceutical drug, new COVID-19 tests an...
2 days agoPresident Trump extends social distancing guidelines through AprilThe U.S. government's foremost infection disease expert says the United States could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of infections from the coronavirus p...
3 days agoGet the latest coronavirus news delivered to you. Here’s howThere are a lot of questions surrounding coronavirus, so we've created a daily newsletter to help keep you informed.
President Trump signs $2.2 trillion economic rescue package amid coronavirus pandemicPresident Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week to suppo...
Florida coronavirus cases rise to 3,198 as stay-home orders begin in Central FloridaMore than 450 people in Florida are hospitalized, according to the DOH numbers.
Everything you need to know about Orange County’s stay-at-home orderFind out what you can and can't do under Orange County's stay-at-home order.
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Crocs launches ‘Free Pair for Healthcare’ program during coronavirus outbreakIndividual healthcare workers can go to Crocs.com to place their free order of classic Crocs or Crocs at work.
Brevard County discouraging large crowds for rocket launches Along with Kennedy Space Center, the Canaveral National Seashore and Jetty Park, there will be another major rocket launch viewing area now also off limits to the public ...
UCF considers virtual commencement as coronavirus cancels major eventsAs concerns over the coronavirus cause many events and important milestones to be canceled, UCF is taking aim at modifying their traditional graduation ceremony.
Here’s how much you could get from Congress’ $2 trillion coronavirus relief dealThe White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties have agreed on an unprecedented $2 trillion measure to rush aid to businesses, workers and a health car...
Florida sees jump by nearly 300 coronavirus cases in one day, nearing 2,000It’s been 25 days since Gov. Ron DeSantis first announced the coronavirus had arrived in the Sunshine State.
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opens at Orange County Convention CenterA drive-thru coronavirus testing site will open at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Orange County Convention Center for patients meeting specific criteria.
Amid stay-at-home order, find out if Orange County considers your job essentialCounty officials have posted a list of jobs falling under the category of essential businesses once the Orange County stay-at-home order begins.
President Trump hopes to have United States reopen by EasterWith lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump is weighing how to refine nationwide social-distancing guidelines.
Florida cities order people to stay home amid coronavirus pandemic, but governor resistsSome of Florida's harder-hit municipalities ordered all their residents to shelter-in-place Tuesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis argued against a statewide order
Great American Takeout encourages diners to support restaurants during COVID-19 outbreakA coalition of restaurants launches a new campaign.
Florida response to coronavirus ranks low compared to nation, study showsAn updated study on state-by-state response to the coronavirus ranks Florida No. 36 in its attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Florida unemployment office rolls back on requirements to seek benefitsThe Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is waiving requirements for reemployment assistance.
Orange County and Osceola County implement curfew during coronavirus pandemicIn the wake of new cases and the urgency to halt the spread of COVID-19, Orange County and Osceola County leaders have implemented a curfew for those living in certain co...
'We will be back♡:’ Carnival uses cabin lights to share message of hope amid coronavirus pandemicCarnival brings hope to light(s).
Florida coronavirus cases surge to 432 infected, 9 deaths, latest numbers showThe latest figures provided by the Florida Department of Health show that the state is rapidly approaching 400 cases of the respiratory illness.
It’s going to be May: SpaceX, NASA gearing up for first astronaut launch from US soil since 2011NASA announced Wednesday the U.S. space agency and its partner SpaceX are hoping to launch the first astronaut mission from U.S. soil since 2011 as soon as mid May.
