Melbourne airport expanding terminals
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Melbourne Orlando International Airport is growing. Paving crews and heavy equipment are breaking ground on the apron area and taxiway at the airport.

Vaccine drive held in Orlando as Delta variant raises concerns

It event is ongoing at the Dr. James R. Smith Center in Richmond Heights. The vaccine will be available for those 12 and older.

Gov. DeSantis pushes through pardons for COVID-19 violators

With Gov. Ron DeSantis saying lockdown restrictions and mask mandates meant to stop the spread of COVID-19 did more harm than good, the state clemency board on Wednesday pardoned all Floridians who were arrested or fined for violating local-government requirements about wearing masks or social distancing.

Royal Caribbean only 'recommending' vaccine to cruise passengers

Guests who are not vaccinated will reportedly be required to undergo testing and follow other protocols that will be announced at a later date.

Walt Disney World updating policy on face coverings for 'cast members'

Walt Disney World confirmed to FOX 35 that they have made a slight change to their mask policy for its employees, or “cast members.”

Florida to end $300 weekly federal unemployment payments

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity said that this will be effective starting June 26, 2021, as part of the DEO's ‘Return to Work’ initiative.

Florida county offers gift cards to get more people vaccinated

Health officials want to get vaccination numbers even higher and many counties are trying new ways to get people to vaccine sites.

Florida reports 2,811 new COVID cases; 44 new resident deaths

The Florida Department of Health reported 2,811 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,299,596.

Florida reports 2,805 new COVID cases; 94 new resident deaths

The Florida Department of Health reported 2,805 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now at 2,296,785.

Pandemic relief: Florida offers $800-million to help pay past-due rent and utilities

The Florida Department of Children and Families is looking to distribute more than $800 million in federal aid to help low-income renters economically affected by the coronavirus pandemic pay past-due rent and utilities.

Orlando FEMA vaccine site to close in about 1 week

The vaccine site only offers second doses of the Pfizer vaccine and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

CDC recommends all schools continue to use masks

The CDC said that all kindergarten through grade 12 schools "should implement and layer prevention strategies and should prioritize universal and correct use of masks and physical distancing."

CDC eases mask requirements for fully vaccinated cruise passengers

Passengers and crew members who have been fully vaccinated 'may gather or conduct activities outdoors, without wearing a mask except in crowded settings'.

Florida's legal challenge to CDC cruise restrictions goes before judge
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A lawsuit filed by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody last month challenges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's restrictions imposed on cruises. A U.S. District Judge heard arguments in the case on Wednesday.

Experts say 'panic buying' leading to gas shortages
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The Colonial Pipeline announced Wednesday it has restarted operations after being hit by a cyberattack last week, but said it will take ?several days? for its delivery supply chain to return to normal. Experts say panic buying is leading to shortages in Florida.

To get unemployment benefits, Floridians will again have to prove they've looked for jobs

People in Florida’s unemployment system will have to show they looked for work on a weekly basis after Memorial Day, as the state pushes to get workers back on the job, particularly at restaurants.