Florida reacts to President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate
The reaction to President Joe Biden's vaccine requirements has been swift, with some showing support and others going against the move.
Central Florida school districts face substitute teacher shortage
Seminole and Volusia County Schools are facing the same crisis: a substitute teacher shortage in part due to COVID-19.
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto tests positive for COVID-19
"I encourage everyone to #GetVaccinated to save lives!" he tweeted.
AdventHealth downgrades to 'yellow status' as hospitalizations decline statewide
AdventHealth says they have about 1,200 COVID-19 patients in its Central Florida hospitals. That is down from about 1,700 at its peak a few weeks ago.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida continue to decline
Data showed that 82.67 percent of Florida inpatient beds were occupied, down from 87.17 percent on Tuesday.
Florida continues to see decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Florida hospitals have faced a huge influx of patients during the past two months as the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus has caused case numbers, serious illnesses, and deaths to surge.
Lake County school board to vote on proposed mask policy
The policy would require schools with the highest number of COVID-19 cases to require masks until cases drop. Parents can opt their children out though.
Alachua County School District not backing down from mask mandate
The Alachua Count School District is not backing down from its mask mandate. State education officials are going to withhold the salaries off officials in Alachua and Broward counties for defying the governor's ban on mask mandates. However, a judge has already said that a ban isn't legal.
2 Florida troopers pass away from COVID-19, FHP says
Officials said that they were both valued members of the Florida Highway Patrol.
AdventHealth still in 'black status' but will soon offer outpatient surgeries
While AdventHealth remains under black status, meaning they will only accept emergency surgeries, that is set to change very soon.
Florida mayor tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
“I believe the vaccine has lessened the severity of my symptoms,” the Mayor explained.
Parents push for mask mandate
Brevard County has made masking optional this school year. Parents in the county are fighting to make masks required in schools.
DeSantis: Could withhold salaries over mask mandate
Local school officials continue to grapple with implementing student mask policies as the school year begins this week in many counties.
Daytona Beach considers rolling back last call
Last call could be coming an hour earlier in Daytona Beach. The city is considering ending alcohol sales at 2 a.m. rather than the current 3 a.m. No decision was made on Wednesday night because one of the commission members resigned for an unrelated reason.
Another event cancels at Orange County Convention Center
Just as Central Florida's tourism industry was getting back on its feet, the COVID-19 delta variant is knocking it back down. A second event has been canceled at the Orange County Convention Center in as many weeks, the county says.
CDC issues new eviction moratorium
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new eviction moratorium through October 3, 2021. That one replaces the one that expired over the weekend. It comes as some families cannot afford to pay their rent and local landlords are getting frustrated.
Teen out of ICE after COVID-19 scare
One family found out the hard way that the coronavirus can be devastating, even to a teenager.
Eviction moratorium will expire Saturday after Supreme Court ruling
The White House on Thursday called on Congress to pass legislation to extend the federal eviction moratorium past Saturday, when it is scheduled to expire after a ruling from the Supreme Court.
Rent prices on the rise in Florida
The cost of rent in Florida has increased more than any other place in the entire country. The company CoStar Group, Inc. says it has increased more than 15 percent since the beginning of this yea -- twice the national average.
Preparing to go back to the classroom
Students across the country are soon going to be heading back to in-person classes, but with the pandemic still lingering, doctors suggest families take the time now to prepare students for what to expect with the next school year.