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'.
Passengers and crew members who have been fully vaccinated 'may gather or conduct activities outdoors, without wearing a mask except in crowded settings'.
Kids 12 to 15 can now get Pfizer shot
The Pfizer vaccine is now available for children ages 12 t o15 and many options to get the vaccine will begin on Thursday.
The Pfizer vaccine is now available for children ages 12 t o15 and many options to get the vaccine will begin on Thursday.
Crew members of cruise ship Carnival Liberty vaccinated
It has been a long time since a cruise ship was spotted pulling into Port Canaveral. A cruise terminal has been redesigned as a COVID-19 vaccine site to administer the vaccine to crew members of the Carnival Liberty. Port Canaveral is the first port in the United States to offer vaccines to crews.
It has been a long time since a cruise ship was spotted pulling into Port Canaveral. A cruise terminal has been redesigned as a COVID-19 vaccine site to administer the vaccine to crew members of the Carnival Liberty. Port Canaveral is the first port in the United States to offer vaccines to crews.
Florida's legal challenge to CDC cruise restrictions goes before judge
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Walt Disney World to reduce physical distancing rules
Face masks are still required for guests 2 and older.
Face masks are still required for guests 2 and older.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded emergency use authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech?s COVID-19 vaccine in the United States for older children ages 12 to 15.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded emergency use authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech?s COVID-19 vaccine in the United States for older children ages 12 to 15.
Orange County could soon move to ease some mask restrictions
Orange County could soon ease some of its mask restrictions. Mayor Jerry Demings says about 47 percent of the county residents 16 and years of age and older have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. When the county reaches 50 percent, masks will no longer required outdoors, he said.
Orange County could soon ease some of its mask restrictions. Mayor Jerry Demings says about 47 percent of the county residents 16 and years of age and older have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. When the county reaches 50 percent, masks will no longer required outdoors, he said.
Publix now offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccines
Customers can choose between the two-dose Moderna vaccine or the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Customers can choose between the two-dose Moderna vaccine or the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Florida vaccine sites, schools prepare to administer shots to 12-15 group
Seminole County is getting ready to vaccinate more teenagers as the Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize the COVID-19 vaccine for young adults, ages 12 to 15 years old.
Seminole County is getting ready to vaccinate more teenagers as the Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize the COVID-19 vaccine for young adults, ages 12 to 15 years old.
Pfizer starts application for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.
Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.
Walt Disney World and AdventHealth team up to build emergency room
A big announcement from Disney on Thursday: AdventHealth is becoming the official medical provider for Walt Disney World Resorts.
A big announcement from Disney on Thursday: AdventHealth is becoming the official medical provider for Walt Disney World Resorts.
CDC sets rules for trial cruises with volunteer passengers
Cruise lines can soon begin trial voyages in U.S. waters with volunteer passengers helping test whether the ships can sail safely during a pandemic.
Cruise lines can soon begin trial voyages in U.S. waters with volunteer passengers helping test whether the ships can sail safely during a pandemic.
Questions about vaccine for children
Soon kids as young as age 12 could be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Some parents are grappling with the decision of whether to vaccinate their child.
Soon kids as young as age 12 could be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Some parents are grappling with the decision of whether to vaccinate their child.
UF leads nation for total number of COVID-19 cases at college or university
The University of Florida is reporting nearly 10,000 known COVID-19 cases among students, faculty, and staff since March of last year. That's the highest number in our state and the nation among colleges and universities.
The University of Florida is reporting nearly 10,000 known COVID-19 cases among students, faculty, and staff since March of last year. That's the highest number in our state and the nation among colleges and universities.
CVS now accepting walk-in COVID-19 appointments
If you want a COVID-19 vaccine, you can walk into CVS without an appointment and request one, according to the pharmacy chain.
If you want a COVID-19 vaccine, you can walk into CVS without an appointment and request one, according to the pharmacy chain.
Business owners can still require masks
With Gov. Ron DeSantis having issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restrictions statewide, it will be up to individual business owners to determine how to proceed with mask policies.
With Gov. Ron DeSantis having issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restrictions statewide, it will be up to individual business owners to determine how to proceed with mask policies.
Seminole State College holds drive-through graduation
Graduations have been greatly disrupted during the coronavirus pandemic, but Seminole State College designed a way for graduates to participate in a drive-through ceremony.
Graduations have been greatly disrupted during the coronavirus pandemic, but Seminole State College designed a way for graduates to participate in a drive-through ceremony.
Order to lift COVID-19 restrictions roils Central Florida leaders
An executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis to lift COVID-19 restrictions across the state has caused confusion for some and roiled community leaders who feel they should still have power to regulate health policy.
An executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis to lift COVID-19 restrictions across the state has caused confusion for some and roiled community leaders who feel they should still have power to regulate health policy.