Democrats, DeSantis square off on 'shelter in place'
Florida Democrats have been lambasting Gov. Ron DeSantis for not issuing a statewide ?shelter in place? order that would replicate directives governors, mayors and county commissioners in other parts of the nation have made to stunt the spread of the virus.
Florida Democrats have been lambasting Gov. Ron DeSantis for not issuing a statewide ?shelter in place? order that would replicate directives governors, mayors and county commissioners in other parts of the nation have made to stunt the spread of the virus.
Stores adding extra precautions
Stores are adding barriers between customers and cashiers to protect employees and customers.
Stores are adding barriers between customers and cashiers to protect employees and customers.
Osceola County officials issue stay at home mandate
It will begin on Thursday night and last for two weeks.
It will begin on Thursday night and last for two weeks.
Coronavirus taking hit on economy
President Donald Trump says he would like to lift restrictions prompted by coronavirus concerns by Easter.
President Donald Trump says he would like to lift restrictions prompted by coronavirus concerns by Easter.
Stay-at-home order issued in Orange County
A countywide stay-at-home order has been issued in Orange County amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. There are exceptions for those who work for essential businesses and residents can still run errands to the grocery store or pharmacy and individuals can participate in outdoor exercise or recreation.
A countywide stay-at-home order has been issued in Orange County amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. There are exceptions for those who work for essential businesses and residents can still run errands to the grocery store or pharmacy and individuals can participate in outdoor exercise or recreation.
Some daycare centers still open
Colleges and public schools are closed but some daycare centers remain open.
Colleges and public schools are closed but some daycare centers remain open.
Latest developments in national response to coronavirus outbreak
In addition to a stay-at-home order issued in Orange County to begin on Thursday, new travel requirements are now in place for visitors traveling to Florida by air from select locations.
In addition to a stay-at-home order issued in Orange County to begin on Thursday, new travel requirements are now in place for visitors traveling to Florida by air from select locations.
Orange County issues stay-at-home order
Orange County officials have announced a stay-at-home for residents between March 25 and April 9.
Orange County officials have announced a stay-at-home for residents between March 25 and April 9.
Hepatitis A cases top 400 this year in Florida
Totals in earlier years included 123 cases in 2015, 122 cases in 2016, 276 cases in 2017 and 548 cases in 2018.
Totals in earlier years included 123 cases in 2015, 122 cases in 2016, 276 cases in 2017 and 548 cases in 2018.
Travel restrictions for New Yorkers visiting Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he plans to issue an executive order mandating that anyone arriving on a flight from New York City and the surrounding area submit to self-quarantine for two weeks.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he plans to issue an executive order mandating that anyone arriving on a flight from New York City and the surrounding area submit to self-quarantine for two weeks.
Theater offering drive-in experience after closing doors due to coronavirus concerns
With movie theaters closing up indoor showings due to the coronavirus outbreak, one theater is getting creative by projecting outdoors like an old-fashioned drive-in.
With movie theaters closing up indoor showings due to the coronavirus outbreak, one theater is getting creative by projecting outdoors like an old-fashioned drive-in.
County asking for spare masks, surgical gloves
Flagler County officials are asking residents with spare personal protection equipment (PPE) to donate the items at a drive-up collection site located at Rymfire Elementary School in Palm Coast on Wednesday and Thursday. They are specifically looking for masks, surgical gowns, and gloves.
Flagler County officials are asking residents with spare personal protection equipment (PPE) to donate the items at a drive-up collection site located at Rymfire Elementary School in Palm Coast on Wednesday and Thursday. They are specifically looking for masks, surgical gowns, and gloves.
Restaurant offering survival kits to go
Restaurants across the state have closed their dining rooms and switching to carry-out only, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. One Central Florida restaurant, Rock Brews in Oviedo, is doing it a little differently.
Restaurants across the state have closed their dining rooms and switching to carry-out only, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. One Central Florida restaurant, Rock Brews in Oviedo, is doing it a little differently.
Debate continues over coronavirus relief package
As Congress was locked in stalemate, the number of known infections worldwide jumped past 350,000. After just a few weeks, the United States has more than 35,000 cases and more than 400 deaths.
As Congress was locked in stalemate, the number of known infections worldwide jumped past 350,000. After just a few weeks, the United States has more than 35,000 cases and more than 400 deaths.
Coronavirus causing some companies to hire
While the coronavirus is putting millions out of work, not all industries are being shut down. In fact, others are seeing a jump in business and they are hiring staff to meet the demand.
While the coronavirus is putting millions out of work, not all industries are being shut down. In fact, others are seeing a jump in business and they are hiring staff to meet the demand.
Coronavirus fears hurting Florida's tourism industry
The coronavirus pandemic is having an impact on Florida tourism industry. For many, the trip travelers to Orlando booked months ago is turning out to be a difference experience. Most are canceling plans altogether.
The coronavirus pandemic is having an impact on Florida tourism industry. For many, the trip travelers to Orlando booked months ago is turning out to be a difference experience. Most are canceling plans altogether.
Search for supplies in the time of coronavirus pandemic
Companies and stores are having a hard time keeping up with demand for supplies needed to combat coronavirus.
Companies and stores are having a hard time keeping up with demand for supplies needed to combat coronavirus.
Orange County Public Schools handing out free meals
Schools in Central Florida are handing out free meals to students who would have returned to classes on Monday following their spring break. While 70 percent of students in Orange County qualify to receive free or reduced meals, it is not a requirement for receiving these.
Schools in Central Florida are handing out free meals to students who would have returned to classes on Monday following their spring break. While 70 percent of students in Orange County qualify to receive free or reduced meals, it is not a requirement for receiving these.
Internet overload due to increased usage
Between working from home and binge watching, many households are experiencing an internet overload.
Between working from home and binge watching, many households are experiencing an internet overload.
Palm Coast asks residents to stay home
The City of Palm Coast in Flagler County is asking residents to stay home to help control the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The City of Palm Coast in Flagler County is asking residents to stay home to help control the spread of the novel coronavirus.