Florida lawmakers call for DeSantis to fix unemployment system

The lawmakers said that it is time to take action since funds are continuing to run out for unemployment claims.

COVID-19 could keep snowbirds away from Florida, here's why

According to a survey published by the Canadian government in 2018, Canadians spend about 6.5 billion in Florida every year.

CDC advises small Thanksgiving gatherings, has lowest risk of COVID-19

The CDC has already cautioned against taking part in the traditional Halloween festivities this year. They are now targeting Thanksgiving.

DeSantis pushes back at 'draconian' university policies regarding college parties

Gov. Ron DeSantis thinks students who attend Florida’s 12 state universities should be able to socialize without worrying about getting thrown out of school.

Florida reports over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases, 9 more deaths

The Florida Department of Health has not reported a daily increase above 10,000 infections since late July.

Police: 2 dead, 14 wounded in shooting at party in Rochester, New York

As many as 100 people were at the gathering in Rochester, New York when gunfire claimed the lives of two people and left 14 others injured.

FDA approves portable testing kit
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The FDA has approved a portable COVID-19 test kit, The company behind the device says it is accurate and you get results in about 30 minutes.

Hooters offers free wings to school
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Hooters is trying to help out an Orange County boy after a teacher made him remove his Hooters face mask at school.

Marijuana breathalyzer repurposed to spot COVID-19
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A lab is getting creative when it comes to tracking the coronavirus, converting a breathalyzer used to detect marijuana into one that detects COVID-19.

Universal Orlando extends nearly 5,400 furloughs, signaling slow recovery

Universal Orlando Resort began to furlough employees in May after paying employees for several weeks following the shut down of their parks in March.

5,400 Universal workers put on extended furlough
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Universal Orlando on Wednesday announced that 5,400 furloughed workers will not be returning anytime soon, possibly not until 2021.

Vaccine coming 'in a matter of weeks,' says Trump
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President Donald Trump says a coronavirus vaccine could be ready for distribution in a matter of weeks. Health experts hail the news as positive but stress that the vaccine must effective and not rushed. Many we spoke to said they would wait before getting a vaccine while others said the sooner the better.