Cruise ship workers facing evictions
The cruise industry is a hard hit one here in Florida. Workers have been out of work for almost a year now and some are facing evictions.
The cruise industry is a hard hit one here in Florida. Workers have been out of work for almost a year now and some are facing evictions.
Vaccine pods to be rolled out by state
Governor Ron DeSantis says he wants to vaccinate police officers, firefighters and teachers in pods that will open in areas far from federal vaccine sites.
Governor Ron DeSantis says he wants to vaccinate police officers, firefighters and teachers in pods that will open in areas far from federal vaccine sites.
Federal vaccination site opens in Orlando on Wednesdy
A new federal coronavirus vaccination opens on Wednesday at Valencia College's West Campus. As many as 2,000 will be vaccinated at this location and another 1,000 at satellite location that this center will serve.
A new federal coronavirus vaccination opens on Wednesday at Valencia College's West Campus. As many as 2,000 will be vaccinated at this location and another 1,000 at satellite location that this center will serve.
Vaccine distribution for medically vulnerable people under 65
The medically vulnerable can begin receiving the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday. Some locations will require a doctor's note and other documentation, while some will not and that's still causing confusion for many.
The medically vulnerable can begin receiving the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday. Some locations will require a doctor's note and other documentation, while some will not and that's still causing confusion for many.
Orlando Police Chief Rolon among those vaccinated on Tuesday
Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon was among law enforcement officers who received a coronavirus vaccine dose on Tuesday. Rolon says about half the department's still unsure about getting the vaccine, so he wanted to set an example and encourage others to get the vaccine. Over 100 Orlando police officers have contracted COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon was among law enforcement officers who received a coronavirus vaccine dose on Tuesday. Rolon says about half the department's still unsure about getting the vaccine, so he wanted to set an example and encourage others to get the vaccine. Over 100 Orlando police officers have contracted COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Spike in nursing program applicants at UCF
The pandemic is inspiring college students to switch their majors to the medical field. The University of Central Florida is seeing an unprecedented increase and applications to its nursing program
The pandemic is inspiring college students to switch their majors to the medical field. The University of Central Florida is seeing an unprecedented increase and applications to its nursing program
Study: Chocolate more stimulating than act of kissing
When researchers fitted couples with brain and heart monitors, they found all areas of the brain were stimulated more intensely and their heart beat faster, for longer periods, while they were eating chocolate compared to kissing.
When researchers fitted couples with brain and heart monitors, they found all areas of the brain were stimulated more intensely and their heart beat faster, for longer periods, while they were eating chocolate compared to kissing.
AdventHealth tested Johnson and Johnson vaccine
Rival drug makers will join forces to make even more COVID-19 vaccine doses. The Biden administration says Merck will dedicate two facilities in the United States to make the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. FOX 35 has learned that hundreds of people in Central Florida have gotten the Johnson and Johnson vaccine through trials conducted by AdventHealth.
Rival drug makers will join forces to make even more COVID-19 vaccine doses. The Biden administration says Merck will dedicate two facilities in the United States to make the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. FOX 35 has learned that hundreds of people in Central Florida have gotten the Johnson and Johnson vaccine through trials conducted by AdventHealth.
Florida adds 7,179 new COVID-19 cases, 136 deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 7,179 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, along with 136 additional deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 7,179 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, along with 136 additional deaths.
DeSantis: Law enforcement, firefighters and school personnel who are 50 and over can get vaccine
Florida's governor will sign an executive order allowing sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and teachers over the age of 50 to become eligible for the vaccine.
Florida's governor will sign an executive order allowing sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and teachers over the age of 50 to become eligible for the vaccine.
Questions remain about vaccine expansion order
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on Monday that will allow medically vulnerable people under the age of 65 to get the coronavirus vaccine, but many questions remain about what documents are required.
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on Monday that will allow medically vulnerable people under the age of 65 to get the coronavirus vaccine, but many questions remain about what documents are required.
Gas pricing rising
AAA says gas prices have increased by 40 cents since January 1 and prices on Monday represent the highest daily average since July of 2019. Demand is driving the increase because more people are driving as coronavirus restrictions are rolled back. The winter storm that impact refineries in Texas is also to blame.
AAA says gas prices have increased by 40 cents since January 1 and prices on Monday represent the highest daily average since July of 2019. Demand is driving the increase because more people are driving as coronavirus restrictions are rolled back. The winter storm that impact refineries in Texas is also to blame.
UCF Lake Nona Medical Center opens
The UCF Lake Nona Medical Center is a full service health care facility that includes a 24/7 emergency care department, inpatient and outpatient surgery, and state of the art testing equipment.
The UCF Lake Nona Medical Center is a full service health care facility that includes a 24/7 emergency care department, inpatient and outpatient surgery, and state of the art testing equipment.
Federal coronavirus vaccine site opens Wednesday
Four federal coronavirus vaccine sites are opening in Florida, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. One location, at Valencia College's West Campus opens on Wednesday.
Four federal coronavirus vaccine sites are opening in Florida, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. One location, at Valencia College's West Campus opens on Wednesday.
COVID vaccine appointment changes
Florida is now requiring a new form from the Department of Health to be used as proof of eligibility when it comes to coronavirus vaccines and there is still a lot of confusion surrounding the change.
Florida is now requiring a new form from the Department of Health to be used as proof of eligibility when it comes to coronavirus vaccines and there is still a lot of confusion surrounding the change.
U.S. Senate take up COVID relief bill
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, approved in the House over the weekend, is now making its way to the Senate. The legislation would provide select Americans another stimulus check and expand unemployment assistance.
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, approved in the House over the weekend, is now making its way to the Senate. The legislation would provide select Americans another stimulus check and expand unemployment assistance.
Vaccine expansion for some causes confusion for others
An executive by Gov. Ron DeSantis has expanded vaccine opportunities for the medically vulnerable and first responders over the age of 50. It has also created some confusion for those over age 65 who are not yet vaccinated.
An executive by Gov. Ron DeSantis has expanded vaccine opportunities for the medically vulnerable and first responders over the age of 50. It has also created some confusion for those over age 65 who are not yet vaccinated.
1st case of South African COVID-19 variant reported in Florida by CDC
Like the other variants, the South African one spreads the coronavirus more rapidly, which can lead to more COVID-19 cases.
Like the other variants, the South African one spreads the coronavirus more rapidly, which can lead to more COVID-19 cases.
Vaccine eligibility expands to include 'extremely vulnerable' under 65
An executive order signed Friday allows those under the age of 65 who are deemed "extremely vulnerable" by their doctor to receive the vaccine
An executive order signed Friday allows those under the age of 65 who are deemed "extremely vulnerable" by their doctor to receive the vaccine
Monday marks 1 year since COVID-19 was first detected in Florida
There have been 1,909,221 total infections and 31,406 deaths in Florida since the coronavirus first hit Florida one year ago today.
There have been 1,909,221 total infections and 31,406 deaths in Florida since the coronavirus first hit Florida one year ago today.