Florida reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, over 2,400 new cases

The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 663,994, resulting in 12,608 deaths.

Bars can reopen at 50 percent capacity in Florida starting Monday

Bars were ordered to shut down after phase two of reopening took effect in Florida in June. The decision was made after a spike in COVID-19 cases statewide, with many tracing back to residents visiting bars.

Florida adds 3,650 COVID-19 cases, 176 additional deaths

The Florida Department of Health reported 3,650 new coronavirus cases on Friday, along with an additional 176 deaths.

Bars reopening in Florida Monday
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Bars have gotten the green light to reopen in Florida on Monday. The businesses must open at limited capacity, with 50% occupancy.

Florida's budget for next fiscal year takes $2.7 billion hit
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Florida lawmakers are reviewing next year's budget and are planning for a shortfall of more than two billion dollars, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Florida to start paying extra $300 in federal aid to unemployed individuals

Not knowing where your next paycheck is going to come from is never easy, but for unemployed Floridians, the good news is that help is on the way starting this week,

I-Drive busy for Labor Day weekend
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Even though many businesses are operating at limited capacity in Orlando's tourist district, Labor Day crowds were a welcomed sight.

Workforce reduction expected at SeaWorld Entertainment
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More layoffs could be coming to Florida's tourism industry. SeaWorld Entertainment filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday indicating some furloughed workers would not be returning.

Several Park Avenue businesses shutting down
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Many businesses in Winter Park have shut down permanently due to the coronavirus pandemic.

World health leaders say COVID-19 vaccine may come mid-2021
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The World Health Organization says an effective coronavirus vaccine will most likely not be available until spring of next year.

Tourism numbers showing slight improvement
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The coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted Orlando's tourism economy. Orange County said it has been dipping into rainy day funds to pay bills while tax revenue is down; however, numbers did show improvement month-over-month from June to July.

Short term rentals in recovery mode
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With Labor Weekend just a few days away, property owners are turning to short term rentals. Vacation experts say Florida is slowly improving.

COVID death controversy
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We ask experts to explain cause-of-death classifications and definitions of deaths as it relates to coroavirus.

Doctors explain CDC statistic on COVID-19 deaths
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Florida has reported one of the lowest new confirmed cases of coronavirus since March. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that for 6% of coronavirus deaths, COVID-19 was the only cause.