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The latest updates on the deadly coronavirus pandemic, which has forced millions of people across the United States and the world into their homes in an effort to flatten the curve and stop the spread of COVID-19.

How you may have to prove you’re vaccinated for COVID-19

How you may have to prove you’re vaccinated for COVID-19

Some are considering using apps on your phone, vaccination cards, and immunization passports.

November 25, 2020 7:28pm EST
Florida reports over 8.3K new COVID-19 cases, 99 more deaths

Florida reports over 8.3K new COVID-19 cases, 99 more deaths

The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 961,676 cases, resulting in 18,482 deaths. 

November 25, 2020 2:55pm EST
Analysts: Florida's tourism to experience uptick in 2021

Analysts: Florida's tourism to experience uptick in 2021

The outlooks posted Tuesday indicate the state could be back to 30 million visitors a quarter by the third quarter of 2021.

November 24, 2020 4:20pm EST
Over 8.5K more COVID-19 cases, 73 more deaths reported in Florida

Over 8.5K more COVID-19 cases, 73 more deaths reported in Florida

The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 953,300, resulting in 18,383 deaths.

November 24, 2020 2:48pm EST
CDC says cruises are 'very risky' for COVID-19 exposure
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CDC says cruises are 'very risky' for COVID-19 exposure

November 23, 2020 11:57pm EST
Economic forecast for Florida
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Economic forecast for Florida

November 23, 2020 7:59pm EST
Gov. DeSantis expects first COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Florida within 3 to 6 weeks

Gov. DeSantis expects first COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Florida within 3 to 6 weeks

Governor DeSantis said that "millions of doses are ready to ship as we speak, as soon as the FDA approves.”

November 20, 2020 5:42am EST
White Castle breaks ground in Central Florida
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White Castle breaks ground in Central Florida

November 19, 2020 10:17pm EST
Florida reports over 9,000 new COVID-19 cases, 81 more deaths

Florida reports over 9,000 new COVID-19 cases, 81 more deaths

The Florida statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 914,333, resulting in 18,030 deaths.

November 19, 2020 9:21pm EST
CDC warns against traveling for Thanksgiving
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CDC warns against traveling for Thanksgiving

November 19, 2020 6:46pm EST
DeSantis says Florida will make vaccines available to residents, but won't mandate them

DeSantis says Florida will make vaccines available to residents, but won't mandate them

"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."

November 19, 2020 6:26pm EST
Florida unemployment claims drop as slow holiday season nears

Florida unemployment claims drop as slow holiday season nears

The estimated unemployment claims in Florida were the lowest since before the pandemic forced businesses to shut down or scale back in March.

November 19, 2020 12:32pm EST
Poll: 58% say they would get COVID-19 vaccine
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Poll: 58% say they would get COVID-19 vaccine

November 18, 2020 10:58pm EST
Central Florida gets another grocery store
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Central Florida gets another grocery store

November 18, 2020 9:01pm EST
Over 7.9K new COVID-19 cases, 88 more deaths reported in Florida

Over 7.9K new COVID-19 cases, 88 more deaths reported in Florida

That brings the statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 905,248, resulting in at least 17,949 deaths. 

November 18, 2020 8:00pm EST
Corcoran says distance learning will remain an option for second half of school year

Corcoran says distance learning will remain an option for second half of school year

Florida students will be able to continue to learn remotely through the second half of the school year as the state grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said Wednesday.

November 18, 2020 5:59pm EST
Carnival cancels cruises through end of January
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Carnival cancels cruises through end of January

November 18, 2020 5:11pm EST
Central Florida high school principal tests positive for COVID-19

Central Florida high school principal tests positive for COVID-19

"Allow me to be blunt this is nothing like the flu! Covid wrecks the body in so many ways and never the same way twice," he wrote.

November 18, 2020 3:25pm EST
Florida clinic looks for COVID-19 vaccine trial volunteers

Florida clinic looks for COVID-19 vaccine trial volunteers

30,000 adult participants, age 18 years and older, will be enrolled. 

November 18, 2020 3:09pm EST
Florida legislators could limit COVID-19 lawsuits

Florida legislators could limit COVID-19 lawsuits

Support has been indicated support for legislation that would protect businesses from lawsuits related to COVID-19.

November 18, 2020 12:31pm EST
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