Gov. DeSantis highlights $12 million increase in funds to fight Alzheimer's and dementia
Governor Ron DeSantis touted the $12 million in additional funding in the new state budget for issues related to Alzheimer’s and dementia on Monday.
Governor Ron DeSantis touted the $12 million in additional funding in the new state budget for issues related to Alzheimer’s and dementia on Monday.
Royal Caribbean singles out Florida as only state where vaccines are not required to sail
With Governor DeSantis' new law saying private businesses cannot require people to show proof of vaccinations, navigating the waters has been tricky.
With Governor DeSantis' new law saying private businesses cannot require people to show proof of vaccinations, navigating the waters has been tricky.
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.
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.
FDA approves Biogen's Alzheimer's drug
Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer?s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn?t been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease.
Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer?s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn?t been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease.
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.
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.”
Walt Disney World confirmed to FOX 35 that they have made a slight change to their mask policy for its employees, or “cast members.”
Immunity to COVID-19 could last for years, new studies suggest
Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.
Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.
Warning about mosquito-borne virus
Eastern equine encephalitis virus is a mosquito-borne illness. One Central Florida county has issued a warning that the virus has been detected in chickens, but there are some steps you can take to minimize mosquito infestations.
Eastern equine encephalitis virus is a mosquito-borne illness. One Central Florida county has issued a warning that the virus has been detected in chickens, but there are some steps you can take to minimize mosquito infestations.
Study: Glass of milk keeps heart disease away
Retailers are paying people to buy hand sanitizer and in health news, a study suggests that milk is good for the heart.
Retailers are paying people to buy hand sanitizer and in health news, a study suggests that milk is good for the heart.
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.
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.
Health officials want to get vaccination numbers even higher and many counties are trying new ways to get people to vaccine sites.
Last chance! Tuesday is the final day for the Orlando FEMA vaccine site
The site, located at Valencia College West Campus, will close permanently Tuesday at 7 p.m.
The site, located at Valencia College West Campus, will close permanently Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center closes vaccine site
In Central Florida, several counties have hit the 50 percent mark in terms of total percentage of the population to have been vaccinated. A sign of the times and that success rate, the Orange County Convention Center is officially closing its vaccination site.
In Central Florida, several counties have hit the 50 percent mark in terms of total percentage of the population to have been vaccinated. A sign of the times and that success rate, the Orange County Convention Center is officially closing its vaccination site.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seminole County adds 3 school campuses to administer vaccines to kids ages 12-15
This week, three Seminole County Public Schools campuses have been added to the mix for kids who are eligible to receive a free Pfizer vaccine.
This week, three Seminole County Public Schools campuses have been added to the mix for kids who are eligible to receive a free Pfizer vaccine.
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.
The vaccine site only offers second doses of the Pfizer vaccine and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
LIST: Stores not requiring masks for fully vaccinated individuals
There are still many stores that have not updated their mask policy, despite the change in CDC guidance.
There are still many stores that have not updated their mask policy, despite the change in CDC guidance.
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."
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."