UF adding more face-to-face instruction in spring 2021, requiring bi-monthly COVID testing
The University of Florida is looking ahead, making a major announcement regarding students returning to class for the spring semester.
The University of Florida is looking ahead, making a major announcement regarding students returning to class for the spring semester.
Teen cancer survivor dies after coronavirus diagnosis as Kentucky sees surge in illnesses
Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.
Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.
Florida adds 9,085 new coronavirus cases, 79 additional deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,085 new coronavirus cases on Friday, along with an additional 79 deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,085 new coronavirus cases on Friday, along with an additional 79 deaths.
Gov. DeSantis expects first COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Florida within 3 to 6 weeks
Governor DeSantis said that "millions of doses are ready to ship as we speak, as soon as the FDA approves.”
Governor DeSantis said that "millions of doses are ready to ship as we speak, as soon as the FDA approves.”
Thanksgiving warnings could fall on deaf ears
While there has been a lot of talk about precautions families should be taking during Thanksgiving due to the pandemic, many will continue with holiday plans without significant changes.
While there has been a lot of talk about precautions families should be taking during Thanksgiving due to the pandemic, many will continue with holiday plans without significant changes.
White Castle breaks ground in Central Florida
The world's largest White Castle broke ground in Central Florida on Thursday. The burger chain will open late next year.
The world's largest White Castle broke ground in Central Florida on Thursday. The burger chain will open late next year.
Florida reports over 9,000 new COVID-19 cases, 81 more deaths
The Florida statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 914,333, resulting in 18,030 deaths.
The Florida statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 914,333, resulting in 18,030 deaths.
Florida says COVID-19 vaccines coming
AdventHealth in Orlando could be among the first in Florida to receive COVID-19 vaccines as early as next month.
AdventHealth in Orlando could be among the first in Florida to receive COVID-19 vaccines as early as next month.
CDC warns against traveling for Thanksgiving
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines recommend limited travel over Thanksgiving or holding a virtual holiday gathering.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines recommend limited travel over Thanksgiving or holding a virtual holiday gathering.
DeSantis says Florida will make vaccines available to residents, but won't mandate them
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
Florida unemployment claims drop as slow holiday season nears
The estimated unemployment claims in Florida were the lowest since before the pandemic forced businesses to shut down or scale back in March.
The estimated unemployment claims in Florida were the lowest since before the pandemic forced businesses to shut down or scale back in March.
Poll: 58% say they would get COVID-19 vaccine
A new poll suggests more people are willing to get a coronavirus vaccine once it is approved for distribution.
A new poll suggests more people are willing to get a coronavirus vaccine once it is approved for distribution.
Pfizer to file COVID-9 vaccine approval soon
Florida reported nearly 8,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday. While cases rise, Pfizer has reported a vaccine trial that shows around 95 percent effectiveness in fighting COVID-19. Now, counties in Florida are discussing distribution plans once approved.
Florida reported nearly 8,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday. While cases rise, Pfizer has reported a vaccine trial that shows around 95 percent effectiveness in fighting COVID-19. Now, counties in Florida are discussing distribution plans once approved.
Central Florida gets another grocery store
A new grocery store is opening in Central Florida. Sprouts is opening a new location at Dr. Phillips in Orlando.
A new grocery store is opening in Central Florida. Sprouts is opening a new location at Dr. Phillips in Orlando.
Over 7.9K new COVID-19 cases, 88 more deaths reported in Florida
That brings the statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 905,248, resulting in at least 17,949 deaths.
That brings the statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to 905,248, resulting in at least 17,949 deaths.
Corcoran says distance learning will remain an option for second half of school year
Florida students will be able to continue to learn remotely through the second half of the school year as the state grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said Wednesday.
Florida students will be able to continue to learn remotely through the second half of the school year as the state grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said Wednesday.
Carnival cancels cruises through end of January
Carnival announced on Wednesday that there will be no cruises through the end of January 2021. This comes just as work has been completed at a new terminal at Port Canaveral.
Carnival announced on Wednesday that there will be no cruises through the end of January 2021. This comes just as work has been completed at a new terminal at Port Canaveral.
Central Florida high school principal tests positive for COVID-19
"Allow me to be blunt this is nothing like the flu! Covid wrecks the body in so many ways and never the same way twice," he wrote.
"Allow me to be blunt this is nothing like the flu! Covid wrecks the body in so many ways and never the same way twice," he wrote.
Florida clinic looks for COVID-19 vaccine trial volunteers
30,000 adult participants, age 18 years and older, will be enrolled.
30,000 adult participants, age 18 years and older, will be enrolled.
Florida legislators could limit COVID-19 lawsuits
Support has been indicated support for legislation that would protect businesses from lawsuits related to COVID-19.
Support has been indicated support for legislation that would protect businesses from lawsuits related to COVID-19.