Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will not make face masks mandatory, says it would 'backfire'
He advised residents to continue to be vigilant and avoid crowds if you can.
He advised residents to continue to be vigilant and avoid crowds if you can.
University of Florida requiring face coverings on campus
The only exception will be when students, faculty, and staff are in a private office, in a work area separated by at least 6-feet from others or in an outdoor area separated by at least 6-feet from others.
The only exception will be when students, faculty, and staff are in a private office, in a work area separated by at least 6-feet from others or in an outdoor area separated by at least 6-feet from others.
Florida sees another 8,500 new coronavirus cases, 29 additional deaths
The State of Florida reported another 8,530 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, along with an additional 29 new deaths.
The State of Florida reported another 8,530 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, along with an additional 29 new deaths.
Tracking coronavirus: Florida adds over 8,500 news cases; Gov. DeSantis expected to give update
FOX 35 News is tracking the latest on the coronavirus across Florida, the nation and the globe.
FOX 35 News is tracking the latest on the coronavirus across Florida, the nation and the globe.
Face masks now required in Daytona Beach; Brevard County could follow
With Daytona Beach now requiring face masks in public, Brevard County is looking at putting a mask mandate in place, too.
With Daytona Beach now requiring face masks in public, Brevard County is looking at putting a mask mandate in place, too.
Florida smashes single-day record again with another 9,585 new coronavirus cases
The Florida Department of Health reports another new 9,585 cases of COVID-19.
The Florida Department of Health reports another new 9,585 cases of COVID-19.
People in quarantine may be experiencing 'skin hunger' due to genetics, study suggests
You don’t know what you got till it’s gone.
You don’t know what you got till it’s gone.
Coronavirus spike forces Miami to close beaches for July 4 weekend
Beaches in Miami-Dade County will close for the July Fourth weekend-- less than a month after reopening-- and gatherings of 50 or more will be prohibited due to recent surges in coronavirus cases.
Beaches in Miami-Dade County will close for the July Fourth weekend-- less than a month after reopening-- and gatherings of 50 or more will be prohibited due to recent surges in coronavirus cases.
American Airlines to resume selling every seat
American Airlines will begin packing planes soon, selling every seat.
American Airlines will begin packing planes soon, selling every seat.
Many bars closing again soon
The state is banning alcohol sales on property but will allow purchase of drinks to go.
The state is banning alcohol sales on property but will allow purchase of drinks to go.
Florida suspending any alcohol consumption at bars statewide due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.
The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.
Coronavirus appears unaffected by heat and humidity
Several studies released in the spring indicated that the summer heat could help to control the spread of coronavirus. That appears not to be the case.
Several studies released in the spring indicated that the summer heat could help to control the spread of coronavirus. That appears not to be the case.
College life to change due to pandemic
Florida universities will be reopening this fall, but classroom settings and dorm life is expected to look much different.
Florida universities will be reopening this fall, but classroom settings and dorm life is expected to look much different.
DeSantis says jump COVID-19 cases due to more testing
Gov. Ron DeSantis says a jump in COVID-19 cases is the result of more testing.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says a jump in COVID-19 cases is the result of more testing.
Florida bans alcohol consumption at bars
Florida banned alcohol consumption at its bars Friday after its daily confirmed coronavirus cases neared 9,000, a new record that is almost double the previous mark set just two days ago.
Florida banned alcohol consumption at its bars Friday after its daily confirmed coronavirus cases neared 9,000, a new record that is almost double the previous mark set just two days ago.
$10.2M in COVID-19 test kits ordered by FEMA reportedly unusable, produced in ‘unsanitary conditions’
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reportedly urging states not to use COVID-19 testing supplies that were manufactured by a Texas company known as Fillakit due to the fact that the plastic used to make the kits were produced in “unsanitary conditions.”
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reportedly urging states not to use COVID-19 testing supplies that were manufactured by a Texas company known as Fillakit due to the fact that the plastic used to make the kits were produced in “unsanitary conditions.”
Tracking coronavirus: Nearly 9,000 new cases reported in Florida, smashing record for daily increases
FOX 35 is tracking the latest with the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOX 35 is tracking the latest with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas man with coronavirus infects 17 relatives at surprise birthday party
Now 18 so far have contracted the illness, including two children, four seniors and a cancer patient.
Now 18 so far have contracted the illness, including two children, four seniors and a cancer patient.
Coronavirus more likely to hospitalize or kill people with these 5 underlying conditions
As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.
As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.
'Stay vigilant': Florida Agriculture Commissioner calls for statewide mask requirement
Many local governments have approved mask requirements as the number of cases has surged this month, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has declined to issue a statewide order.
Many local governments have approved mask requirements as the number of cases has surged this month, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has declined to issue a statewide order.