Florida reports over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases, 50 more deaths

The rise in Florida's COVID-19 cases comes as infections are increasing alarmingly in other parts of the country.

New surge in COVID-19 sweeping U.S.
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New coronavirus cases are surging across the country as another of the virus hits the United States. In promising news, Pfizer says it could apply for emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine as early as the third week of November.

Weekly unemployment claims up in Florida, nation

Florida received an estimated 44,795 first-time unemployment claims during the week that ended October 10th, up from 42,306 in the prior week.

Wells Fargo fires over 100 employees over improperly obtained COVID-19 aid money

According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.

Florida reports over 2,800 new COVID-19 cases, 64 more deaths

The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 741,632, resulting in 15,595 deaths. 

Over 2,700 new COVID-19 cases, 119 more deaths reported in Florida

That brings the statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 738,749, resulting in 15,531 deaths.

Florida official warns younger people to take COVID-19 seriously

Over the last two weeks, Orange County's positivity rate has crept up to 4.8 percent as capacity limits to restaurants and other places have relaxed.

Over 1,500 new COVID-19 cases, 48 more deaths reported in Florida

That brings the statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 736,024, resulting in 15,412 deaths.

Carnival cancels November cruises from Port Canaveral, Port Miami

Carnival Cruises previously canceled cruises from that all U.S. ports except for Port Canaveral and Miami for the rest of the year.

Union: 8,800 part-time Disney employees laid off as parks struggle

However, the union also announced that they have come to an agreement with Disney that there will be no permanent layoffs.

Royal Caribbean to do 'test cruises' before cruises open to the public

Cruise lines are docked right now but they are making plans to set sail soon. They have agreed to test all passengers and crew members for COVID-19. Royal Caribbean is running test cruises to prepare for reopening for business.

Central Florida Golden Corral franchise files for bankruptcy

So far in Florida, only the location in celebration is open for business - with plenty of safety and hygiene upgrades. The owner said he plans to have six of them open by the end of October and ten of them open by the end of the year.

Disney laying off thousands of employees
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The Walt Disney Company is offering some clarity on upcoming layoffs and who will be impacted.

President Trump posts new Twitter video on treatment
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President Donald Trump posted a new Twitter video touting the treatment he received, calling his COVID-19 case a blessing.

Social distancing in the classroom
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Teachers have had to get creative to accommodate for social distancing in the classroom. One teacher is taking it to new levels.