Pet parasite drug ivermectin touted as COVID-19 treatment
A drug used to treat parasites in animals has been touted as a possible COVID-19 treatment. It is available for human consumption but some scientists say you should take it under medical supervision. Others say results are inconclusive.
Over 15K more COVID-19 cases reported by Florida health officials
Florida also reported another 100 deaths, bringing the death toll to 22,515.
Lake County experiences delay in COVID-19 vaccinations
There is no fee for the vaccine and appointments are necessary, they added.
Florida reports over 10,600 new COVID-19 cases, 100 more deaths
Florida's COVID-19 case total is now at 1,365,436, resulting in 22,310 deaths.
Experts: New COVID-19 strain in Florida is more widespread than known
Some health experts are concerned about what this strain could mean for hospitals.
Distillers that made hand sanitizer during pandemic have hefty fees waived
Several distilleries helped make hand sanitizer at the height of the pandemic. The FDA recently announced a $14,000 fee for facilities producing hand sanitizer, but the fee was waived on Thursday.
Stimulus check increase stalls in U.S. Senate
It's looking less likely that stimulus relief checks will be increased because of a standoff in the U.S. Senate.
Marco Rubio backs $2,000 stimulus checks, calls for Congress to 'quickly pass legislation'
Viewpoint diverges from some Republican Senate colleagues.
More than 122,000 Floridians receive COVID-19 vaccinations
A Pfizer vaccine became available Dec. 14, with a Moderna vaccine becoming available last week.
Florida Rep. Val Demings supports $2,000 stimulus checks
House Democrats have prepped a bill to provide for $2,000 payment checks. This bill will be on the floor late Monday.
Disney World starting to call back some workers
Walt Disney World Resort is reporting a strong showing of tourists during the holiday season. The signs are hopeful for the thousands of workers who have been laid off since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Snowbirds staying north this winter
Normally approximately half-a-million Canadian tourists flock to Central Florida. This year, the pandemic travel restrictions have kept many of the so-called snowbirds away.
Congress will meet again over coronavirus relief bill
The coronavirus stimulus relief bill is stalled once again as Congress is debating additional funding while also negotiating keeping the federal government open through the new year.
Community raises money for 'Taco Bell Joe'
A community has raised thousands of dollars for a Taco Bell employee in South Daytona.
Restaurant sees success while others hit hard by pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has hammered restaurants across the nation, with over 110,000 closures reported. However, one Orlando-area restaurant is seeing some success while the pandemic has cratered the economy.
Esthetician using UV lights to sanitize against COVID-19
A skin care specialist in Seminole County is using UV lights to help sanitize against the coronavirus.
Customers helpnig small businesses stay open
The pandemic has hit Central Florida businesses hard, but some loyal customers are helping small businesses through GoFundMe pages.
Florida doctor discusses 'myocarditis' dangers after UF basketball star collapses
Like most of his teammates, Keyontae Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 during the summer.
Florida teachers urge DeSantis to prioritize them for COVID-19 vaccinations
Governor DeSantis has yet to say anything publicly about where educators specifically fall on the state's priority list for COVID-19 vaccination.
Florida health officials report nearly 9,000 more COVID-19 cases
This brings the statewide case total since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to 1,125,931, resulting in 20,133 deaths.