Port Canaveral welcomes news that sailings could return sooner than later
Throughout the pandemic, there has been scuttle but about the CDC's no sail order being lifted, here and there, but Capt. Murray explains why he is truly optimistic this time.
Throughout the pandemic, there has been scuttle but about the CDC's no sail order being lifted, here and there, but Capt. Murray explains why he is truly optimistic this time.
5,666 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 54 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,666 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,228,212.
The Florida Department of Health reported 5,666 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, raising the statewide infection total to 2,228,212.
Disney paying employees to get vaccinated
Walt Disney World Resort is paying its employees bonuses to get fully vaccinated. Employees who get their full vaccine regimen by September 30, 2021, may receive a one-time payment that is the equivalent to four hours of regular pay.
Walt Disney World Resort is paying its employees bonuses to get fully vaccinated. Employees who get their full vaccine regimen by September 30, 2021, may receive a one-time payment that is the equivalent to four hours of regular pay.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 could be approved in May
Some researchers say the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could approve the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 by early May.
Some researchers say the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could approve the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 by early May.
Relaxed CDC mask rules could effect vaccine hesitancy, experts worry
Health experts say the new mask guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may not help in combatting vaccine hesitancy.
Health experts say the new mask guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may not help in combatting vaccine hesitancy.
Employers look to hire Central Florida workers
The Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida is looking for potentials workers from Central Florida. Job recruiters are hoping to lure some Orlando south, and they're pulling out all the stops to find good employees.
The Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida is looking for potentials workers from Central Florida. Job recruiters are hoping to lure some Orlando south, and they're pulling out all the stops to find good employees.
Swollen lymph nodes following COVID-19 vaccination could mean you already had virus, study suggests
The study has not yet been peer-reviewed.
The study has not yet been peer-reviewed.
Counties mull over mask mandates
Three Central Florida counties are debating how long to extend mask mandates. Leaders in Orange, Seminole, and Volusia counties held meetings on Tuesday and gathered public comment.
Three Central Florida counties are debating how long to extend mask mandates. Leaders in Orange, Seminole, and Volusia counties held meetings on Tuesday and gathered public comment.
Westgate Resorts hosts hiring event
Central Florida's tourism industry is bouncing back slowly and is need of workers. Orlando-based Westgate Resorts is hiring more than 700 people. The company held a hiring event on Tuesday.
Central Florida's tourism industry is bouncing back slowly and is need of workers. Orlando-based Westgate Resorts is hiring more than 700 people. The company held a hiring event on Tuesday.
Central Florida counties debate mask mandates
Central Florida counties are debating the future of mask mandates and how long they might stay in place. It comes on a day when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers.
Central Florida counties are debating the future of mask mandates and how long they might stay in place. It comes on a day when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers.
90% of daily Johnson & Johnson supply at Orlando FEMA site went unused after pause, officials say
The CDC said that the benefits outweigh the risks, despite more than a dozen women developing rare blood clots after receiving the vaccine.
The CDC said that the benefits outweigh the risks, despite more than a dozen women developing rare blood clots after receiving the vaccine.
CDC: Millions skipping 2nd dose of Pfizer, Moderna vaccine
The trend is troubling health experts who say that the second dose dramatically increases your immunity to COVID-19.
The trend is troubling health experts who say that the second dose dramatically increases your immunity to COVID-19.
Publix reopens COVID-19 vaccine registration portal on Monday
Those who register will receive the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Those who register will receive the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Florida reports 4.6K new COVID-19 cases, 8.5M vaccinated
Here are the latest COVID-19 case and vaccine numbers from Florida health officials.
Here are the latest COVID-19 case and vaccine numbers from Florida health officials.
Decision to resume use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine could come Friday
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee is expected to meet and discuss the investigation into the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Friday.
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee is expected to meet and discuss the investigation into the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Friday.
When will we reach herd immunity?
The most important question when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination efforts surrounds herd immunity now. Health experts are alarmed by some polls showing a sizable percentage of adults do not plan to get vaccinated.
The most important question when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination efforts surrounds herd immunity now. Health experts are alarmed by some polls showing a sizable percentage of adults do not plan to get vaccinated.
European regulators issue new vaccine warning
All Americans, age 16 and older, are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. But there's a new warning from European regulators.
All Americans, age 16 and older, are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. But there's a new warning from European regulators.
FEMA Orlando site offering first doses of Pfizer
With Johnson & Johnson vaccines still on pause, the FEMA site in Orlando started to give out first doses of Pfizer vaccines again on Tuesday. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said there should be enough Pfizer doses to meet demand.
With Johnson & Johnson vaccines still on pause, the FEMA site in Orlando started to give out first doses of Pfizer vaccines again on Tuesday. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said there should be enough Pfizer doses to meet demand.
Mom with COVID-19 released from hospital after 111 days
She is the nurse and mother who has been fighting for her life for weeks. Kristin Kay was finally discharged from North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville.
She is the nurse and mother who has been fighting for her life for weeks. Kristin Kay was finally discharged from North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville.
Publix reopens vaccine portal on Monday for Moderna shots
Those who register will receive the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Those who register will receive the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.