Biden administration to provide hundreds of millions of free N95 masks
The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.
Supreme Court rejects request to block federal air travel mask mandate
The Supreme Court Tuesday denied an emergency request asking for a pause to the federal COVID-19 airline mask mandate. The case was filed by Florida father Michael Seklecki and his 4-year-old son who is autistic who cannot tolerate wearing masks but must fly to Boston Children’s Hospital in Massachusetts for regular medical care.
5 new monoclonal antibody sites open across Florida
Five additional monoclonal antibody sites will open across Florida on Tuesday. They are in Sunrise, Jacksonville, Miami, Lake Worth, and Altamonte Springs.
Building Orlando: Evermore Orlando Resort
There is a massive development under construction right next door to Walt Disney World Resort, but unless you get off the main roads and venture back into the trees, you likely haven't seen it. Evermore Orlando Resort is an-1,100-acre resort complex with traditional vacation homes and the luxury Conrad Hotel. At the heart of the resort will be a 20-acre tropical beach complex and Evermore Bay, an 8-acre crystalline water amenity by Crystal Lagoons.
Soldier reunites with daughter during Indiana Pacers game: ‘heartwarming surprise’
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Study shows expected peak of Florida's latest COVID-19 surge
A new study outlines when Florida’s latest COVID-19 surge, likely driven by the new Omicron variant, will peak.
Orange County opens new COVID-19 testing site amid surge in cases
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Orange County is caused by the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed at Lake County elementary schools
Participants reportedly must bring identification and parents or legal guardians must accompany anyone younger than 18 who wants a vaccine.
Florida COVID-19 cases: New record set for daily increase, as reported on Christmas Day
Florida health officials said that there were 32,850 new coronavirus cases reported on Christmas, breaking the record for the most cases in a single day.
Building Orlando: One-one-one with Mayor Buddy Dyer
They say you can number of cranes dotting the downtown skyline. If that's the measuring stick, then Orlando is in tip-top shape. FOX 35 anchor John Brown recently sat down with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and they discussed the state of the city.
Florida's request to block vaccine mandate for healthcare workers rejected
Sunday’s decision, however, did not mean the Biden administration can move forward with the healthcare worker vaccination requirement Monday.
AdventHealth suspends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees
AdventHealth said that they have decided to suspend all vaccination requirements for employees. They still must report their vaccination status.
Judge to look again at health care shots mandate
Pointing to a new state law, a federal judge has decided to reconsider Florida’s request for an injunction against a Biden administration requirement that workers at hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care providers be vaccinated against COVID-19.
President Biden releasing oil from strategic oil reserve
Thanksgiving gas prices in Florida are the highest they have been in eight years, AAA said. The White House on Tuesday announced the Department of Energy will release 50 million barrels of oil held in the reserve as Americans continue to pay more for gas now than they have in years ahead of Thanksgiving and winter holiday travel.
Judge refuses to block Florida health care vaccination rule
A federal judge has quickly rejected Florida’s request to block a Biden administration requirement that workers at hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care providers be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Florida lawmakers begin special session on COVID-19 mandates
The special session comes after an Orange County battalion chief said he was let go for not writing up firefighters who did not get vaccinated.
Transportation conference kicks off in Orlando
Experts from around the nation are in Orlando this week to discuss the future of transportation. This comes on the heels of the passage of a massive infrastructure bill.
Major Florida pharmacies now offer COVID-19 vaccines to kids: What to know
The FDA said that the Pfizer vaccine meets its safety criteria and will be an effective tool for stopping the spread of COVID-19 among young people.
Cargo crisis causing headaches
Almost half of all cargo coming into the United States arrives at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. Right now, billions of dollars in sneakers, furniture, and canned goods are floating just outside the port aboard some 60-plus ships.
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo says he can’t communicate ‘clearly’ with mask on
Florida's surgeon general defended his decision not to wear a mask when attempting to meet with a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition, saying he cannot communicate clearly "when half of my face is covered."