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.
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.
Officials said that they were both valued members of the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orange County Tax Collector among first to mandate COVID vaccine for employees
Get a shot, or find another job. That was the coronavirus vaccine mandate from the Orange County Tax Collector's Office one month ago. We're now getting a look at why some employees called it quits.
Get a shot, or find another job. That was the coronavirus vaccine mandate from the Orange County Tax Collector's Office one month ago. We're now getting a look at why some employees called it quits.
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.
While AdventHealth remains under black status, meaning they will only accept emergency surgeries, that is set to change very soon.
AdventHealth still in 'black status' but will soon offer outpatient surgeries
AdventHealth hospitals across Central Florida will soon offer outpatient surgeries again after suspending some procedures due to the coronavirus resurgence.
AdventHealth hospitals across Central Florida will soon offer outpatient surgeries again after suspending some procedures due to the coronavirus resurgence.
Mask debate: DeSantis defied by 10 school disticts
All week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been doubling and tripling down on his stance against mask mandates in schools. He said those districts that implement such mandates will be punished.
All week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been doubling and tripling down on his stance against mask mandates in schools. He said those districts that implement such mandates will be punished.
94% of ICU beds across Florida filled, data shows
47 hospitals across the state reported having critical staffing shortages, and 59 hospitals reported anticipating critical staffing shortages by week's end.
47 hospitals across the state reported having critical staffing shortages, and 59 hospitals reported anticipating critical staffing shortages by week's end.
Healthcare workers feel toll of COVID-19: 'We are at our breaking point'
The number of COVID cases keeps rising in Central Florida. FOX 35's Ray Villeda set out to get a better idea of what it's like inside the hospitals as staff deal with the surge. Since access to many of those hospitals is limited right now, he heard from health care providers who are trying to keep Floridians alive during the pandemic.
The number of COVID cases keeps rising in Central Florida. FOX 35's Ray Villeda set out to get a better idea of what it's like inside the hospitals as staff deal with the surge. Since access to many of those hospitals is limited right now, he heard from health care providers who are trying to keep Floridians alive during the pandemic.
Booster shots for all
The White House COVID Response Team meets on Wednesday to discuss the rollout of coronavirus booster shots. It is expected that all Americans will be eligible for the shot eight months after receiving their last vaccine.
The White House COVID Response Team meets on Wednesday to discuss the rollout of coronavirus booster shots. It is expected that all Americans will be eligible for the shot eight months after receiving their last vaccine.
Florida mayor tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
“I believe the vaccine has lessened the severity of my symptoms,” the Mayor explained.
“I believe the vaccine has lessened the severity of my symptoms,” the Mayor explained.
Vaccine rate rising in Florida
Rising cases and hospitalizations are motivating people to get their COVID-19 vaccine. In fact, 65 percent of eligible people in Florida are now vaccinated
Rising cases and hospitalizations are motivating people to get their COVID-19 vaccine. In fact, 65 percent of eligible people in Florida are now vaccinated
Encouraging Hispanic community to get COVID-19 vaccine
Two groups are teaming up to encourage the Hispanic community to get the COVID vaccine. Many people in that community remain hesitant about getting the shot, health officials say.
Two groups are teaming up to encourage the Hispanic community to get the COVID vaccine. Many people in that community remain hesitant about getting the shot, health officials say.
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.
Brevard County has made masking optional this school year. Parents in the county are fighting to make masks required in schools.
Florida boy with terminal cancer honored with parade of first responders
Law enforcement and first responders from across Central Florida decided to gather together to hold a parade for Gavin, honoring his life.
Law enforcement and first responders from across Central Florida decided to gather together to hold a parade for Gavin, honoring his life.
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.
Local school officials continue to grapple with implementing student mask policies as the school year begins this week in many counties.
Brevard County: Do not go to ER for COVID-19 test
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Parents express concerns over mask shaming
Some parents are concerned about bullying and mask shaming that their children might face at school should they choose to wear, or not wear, a mask.
Some parents are concerned about bullying and mask shaming that their children might face at school should they choose to wear, or not wear, a mask.
New mom surprised by quintuplet births
A new mother is shocked to find out that she is not carrying just twins. No, she's bringing home five new bundles of joy.
A new mother is shocked to find out that she is not carrying just twins. No, she's bringing home five new bundles of joy.
AdventHealth provides coronavirus update
It has been one week since AdventHealth reported it was elevating its COVID response status from red to black. The designation means elective surgeries have been put on hold as the hospital system is seeing the highest number of coronavirus patients since the start of the pandemic.
It has been one week since AdventHealth reported it was elevating its COVID response status from red to black. The designation means elective surgeries have been put on hold as the hospital system is seeing the highest number of coronavirus patients since the start of the pandemic.
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.
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.