Tracking coronavirus: Florida cases top 14,700; death toll up to 296

Below is a log of the day's events as it relates to the global coronavirus pandemic. 

5:00 a.m. -- As of 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, there are 13,629 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state. The death toll is at 254.

6:30 a.m. -- Orange County leaders are urging people to stay home as much as possible over the next two weeks as the county will likely reach peak COVID-19 cases by the end of April. Read more HERE. 

7:00 a.m. -- Healthcare workers will be administering more coronavirus tests than usual at the Orange County Convention Center on Tuesday. The testing site received a shipment from the state and will open on Tuesday with 328 tests to give -- but those supplies won't last long. Get details HERE.

11:00 a.m. -- As of 11:00 a.m., the Florida Department of Health says that cases have jumped nearly 900 overnight, now up to 14,504. The death toll has also risen to 283. Read more HERE.

3 p.m. -- Governor Ron DeSantis gives a coronavirus update from Tallahassee. Read more HERE.

7 p.m. -- The Florida Department of Health said there are now 14,747 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the state. The death toll rose to 296. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

MOBILE USERS: Click here to watch FOX 35 News live

Florida COVID-19 Interactive Map: 

If you are having trouble seeing the map or using it (especially on a mobile device), click here to load in a new window.