Florida Governor DeSantis to meet with task force to discuss three-phase reopening plan
Governor DeSantis will meet with the Re-Open Florida Task Force today. They are in charge of coming up with a three-phase reopening of Florida's economy.
Governor DeSantis will meet with the Re-Open Florida Task Force today. They are in charge of coming up with a three-phase reopening of Florida's economy.
Weather Alert Day - Monday - Front to bring along severe weather risk to parts of Florida, heavy rain and tornadoes possible
A FOX 35 Weather Alert Day has been activated for overnight Sunday and into Monday.
A FOX 35 Weather Alert Day has been activated for overnight Sunday and into Monday.
Tracking coronavirus: Cases top 26,300 in Florida, Disney furloughs begin, and more
FOX 35 News gives you the latest coronavirus updates from Florida.
FOX 35 News gives you the latest coronavirus updates from Florida.
Coronavirus cases in Florida top 26,300; death toll rises to 774, Florida Department of Health says
There are now almost 26,000 cases of coronavirus in Florida and the death toll has jumped to 764 overnight, the Florida Department of Health stated.
There are now almost 26,000 cases of coronavirus in Florida and the death toll has jumped to 764 overnight, the Florida Department of Health stated.
Coronavirus-caused furlough for over 40,000 Walt Disney World employees starts today
Disney said that the furloughed employees will remain at home without pay but will be provided healthcare benefits for a year.
Disney said that the furloughed employees will remain at home without pay but will be provided healthcare benefits for a year.
Tracking coronavirus: Florida cases near 25,500 as death toll rises
FOX 35 is keeping you updated with the latest on the pandemic.
FOX 35 is keeping you updated with the latest on the pandemic.
FOX 35 Weather Alert Day Canceled: Early storms rolls through Central Florida
Strong to severe storms, hail and even an isolated tornado are possible.
Strong to severe storms, hail and even an isolated tornado are possible.
Thousands of Florida inmates exposed to COVID-19
Corrections officials said there are 4,062 inmates throughout the state who have been placed in medical quarantine or medical isolation after being exposed to the highly contagious coronavirus.
Corrections officials said there are 4,062 inmates throughout the state who have been placed in medical quarantine or medical isolation after being exposed to the highly contagious coronavirus.
SpaceX to launch first crewed space mission in nearly 10 years on May 27
Liftoff time is expected to be around 4:32 p.m. EDT.
Liftoff time is expected to be around 4:32 p.m. EDT.
4 Rivers, local companies rehire staff to help package meals for those in need
“There’s no shortage of people in need and I think we’re just at the beginning of this – that a month or two from now those numbers of people in need are just going to increase,” said John Rivers, CEO of 4 Rivers and 4 Roots.
“There’s no shortage of people in need and I think we’re just at the beginning of this – that a month or two from now those numbers of people in need are just going to increase,” said John Rivers, CEO of 4 Rivers and 4 Roots.
Goodnight, Mickey! Disney re-launches their Bedtime Hotline for kids
Disney hopes the magical call will give kids something to look forward to at bedtime – and give parents a break.
Disney hopes the magical call will give kids something to look forward to at bedtime – and give parents a break.
Unemployment relief not coming soon enough
Right now Gov. Ron DeSantis is dealing with the state’s broken unemployment system by signing an executive order eliminating the requirement for people to provide proof that they are looking for new work every two weeks.
Right now Gov. Ron DeSantis is dealing with the state’s broken unemployment system by signing an executive order eliminating the requirement for people to provide proof that they are looking for new work every two weeks.
Wearing gloves at the grocery store won’t necessarily reduce your risk of COVID-19 — Here’s why
Health experts say wearing gloves can give people a false sense of security and make them less careful about other hygiene practices.
Health experts say wearing gloves can give people a false sense of security and make them less careful about other hygiene practices.
Florida economic task force meeting today to work on state's reopening plan
Governor Ron DeSantis is hoping the state's reopening plan will be ready next week.
Governor Ron DeSantis is hoping the state's reopening plan will be ready next week.
Busch may give you beer for a year if the coronavirus pandemic disrupted your wedding plans
Anheuser-Busch launched a sweepstakes that will give couples a year’s worth of beer if the coronavirus pandemic disrupted their wedding plans.
Anheuser-Busch launched a sweepstakes that will give couples a year’s worth of beer if the coronavirus pandemic disrupted their wedding plans.
2 Orlando-area Publix employees test positive for COVID-19
The Lakeland-based grocery store is giving 2 weeks of paid leave for employees who test positive for the virus.
The Lakeland-based grocery store is giving 2 weeks of paid leave for employees who test positive for the virus.
75-year-old Florida woman found alive in ravine 9 days after going missing
“Our citizens are amazing and if not for these two employees following their instincts and reporting suspicious noises, this case would have ended much differently,” said Sheriff Mike Prendergast.
“Our citizens are amazing and if not for these two employees following their instincts and reporting suspicious noises, this case would have ended much differently,” said Sheriff Mike Prendergast.
IRS depositing some coronavirus stimulus checks into wrong bank accounts
If you think your check was sent to the wrong account, call your bank and verify it, the IRS says.
If you think your check was sent to the wrong account, call your bank and verify it, the IRS says.
Few unemployment checks have gone out the door in Florida
Payments have been made to roughly 4 percent of the more than 800,000 people who have filed jobless claims since the novel coronavirus started closing businesses across the state.
Payments have been made to roughly 4 percent of the more than 800,000 people who have filed jobless claims since the novel coronavirus started closing businesses across the state.
Tornado destroys home but 'Mama's pound cake' remains untouched
In a Facebook post, Wade wrote "My parents were home during this storm. Their house was completely destroyed. But, their lives and Mama’s pound cake were spared."
In a Facebook post, Wade wrote "My parents were home during this storm. Their house was completely destroyed. But, their lives and Mama’s pound cake were spared."