How Florida schools could look when they return in the fall

Proposed recommendations include testing of all students, staff, and visitors; adjustments to class sizes and student transportation; and more school counselors and psychologists.

'Star Wars' Stormtroopers now patrolling Disney Springs, enforcing social distancing protocol

Visitors are currently required to undergo temperature screenings, wear masks and abide by new physical distancing protocols, some of which are indicated by ground markings or physical barriers — and some of which are shouted at you by a couple of wisecracking Stormtroopers.

CDC says some Americans surveyed have gargled bleach to prevent coronavirus

“Thirty-nine percent of respondents reported engaging in non-recommended high-risk practices with the intent of preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, such as washing food products with bleach, applying household cleaning or disinfectant products to bare skin, and intentionally inhaling or ingesting these products,” the CDC report read.

Protest of Florida’s unemployment system planned for Lake Eola

The protest is planned for Wednesday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Walt Disney World Amphitheatre at Lake Eola in Orlando.

Universal Orlando to reopen on Friday with new safety protocols like virtual queues and distancing on rides

Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.

SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, Discovery Cove to reopen on June 11th

Each park will have its own safety guidelines, which include cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face-covering requirements, and temperature screening. 

Busch Gardens, Adventure Island theme parks to reopen June 11

After being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will reopen to the public next week.

Orange County tourist tax revenue tanks
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The coronavirus has caused a staggering drop in tourist tax dollars in Orange County.

Florida to begin Phase 2 or reopening
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that 64 Florida counties will enter phase two of reopening on Friday.

Isolation chambers help fight COVID-19
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A company in Utah has developed isolation chambers made from shipping containers to help fight COVID-19

Checkpoints come down in Florida Keys as tourists return

Checkpoints leading into the Florida Keys are coming down two months after being set up to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

World Health Organization issues new mask advice
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The World Health Organization says healthy people shouldn't wear masks unless they're caring for someone who has the coronavirus.