Duke Energy gets state approval to waive customer fees during coronavirus
“We applaud Duke for its actions to help customers facing financial hardships during this public health emergency,” commission Chairman Gary Clark said in a prepared statement after the approval.
“We applaud Duke for its actions to help customers facing financial hardships during this public health emergency,” commission Chairman Gary Clark said in a prepared statement after the approval.
Deputies: Florida mother shoots burglar who entered home because 'dinosaurs were chasing him'
"I guess the only explanation is watch where you're buying your weed at during this time," Sheriff Chitwood said.
"I guess the only explanation is watch where you're buying your weed at during this time," Sheriff Chitwood said.
Cars honk, flash lights in unison at Florida hospital to show support for health professionals
Poinciana Medical Center said that more than 100 cars visited them, honking and flashing their lights to show appreciation for its staff.
Poinciana Medical Center said that more than 100 cars visited them, honking and flashing their lights to show appreciation for its staff.
Publix now allowing employees to wear masks and gloves at work
Publix is now allowing its employees to wear masks and gloves while working during the coronavirus pandemic.
Publix is now allowing its employees to wear masks and gloves while working during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dolly Parton to read bedtime stories for children during the coronavirus pandemic
The signer said she will read books from the Imagination Library every Thursday at 7 p.m.
The signer said she will read books from the Imagination Library every Thursday at 7 p.m.
Coronavirus could be airborne, new study suggests
Not only was the virus detected within COVID-19 patients’ rooms, “air samplers from hallways outside of rooms where [the] staff was moving in and out of doors were also positive,” researchers wrote.
Not only was the virus detected within COVID-19 patients’ rooms, “air samplers from hallways outside of rooms where [the] staff was moving in and out of doors were also positive,” researchers wrote.
After rocky start, local school districts working to make distance learning run smoother Tuesday
Several school district officials said IT employees are working on servers and portal issues to ensure students and teachers will be able to log onto the distance learning programs.
Several school district officials said IT employees are working on servers and portal issues to ensure students and teachers will be able to log onto the distance learning programs.
Law enforcement cracking down on Central Florida businesses not following stay-at-home orders
Orange County Sheriff John Mina said most people are adhering to the countywide stay at home order, but some businesses have received warnings.
Orange County Sheriff John Mina said most people are adhering to the countywide stay at home order, but some businesses have received warnings.
Florida schools to remain closed through end of April with remote learning in place
Schools across Florida will remain closed and remote learning extended through April 30, according to guidance from the Florida Department of Education.
Schools across Florida will remain closed and remote learning extended through April 30, according to guidance from the Florida Department of Education.
Tracking Coronavirus: Florida surges up to more than 5,700 coronavirus cases, death toll at 71
FOX 35 News gives you the latest updates on coronavirus.
FOX 35 News gives you the latest updates on coronavirus.
Over 5,700 cases of coronavirus; death toll rises to 71, health officials say
The Florida Department of Health says that there are now almost 5,500 positive cases of coronavirus in the state and a new death toll of 63 people.
The Florida Department of Health says that there are now almost 5,500 positive cases of coronavirus in the state and a new death toll of 63 people.
OneBlood aims to complete plasma transfusions from those who have recovered from coronavirus
OneBlood explained that those who recover from coronavirus infection have developed antibodies to the virus. These antibodies remain in the plasma portion of their blood and can provide a boost to the patient's immune system.
OneBlood explained that those who recover from coronavirus infection have developed antibodies to the virus. These antibodies remain in the plasma portion of their blood and can provide a boost to the patient's immune system.
Florida Power & Light to lower rates during coronavirus pandemic
For example, if a typical bill costs $99.90, then FPL said that with the decrease, it will cost about $74.
For example, if a typical bill costs $99.90, then FPL said that with the decrease, it will cost about $74.
First day of virtual distance learning off to a bumpy start after several districts report problems
Districts are reminding the public that bumps are expected as tens of thousands of students are starting to learn from home.
Districts are reminding the public that bumps are expected as tens of thousands of students are starting to learn from home.
Carnival Cruise Line further suspends operations until May 11 due to coronavirus impact
They said that all impacted travelers have received an email from either Carnival directly or Travel Advisor.
They said that all impacted travelers have received an email from either Carnival directly or Travel Advisor.
Have a tip? The Hillsborough sheriff wants to know what happened to former husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO
The sheriff of Hillsborough County is taking advantage of the popularity around Netflix's new documentary, "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," and asking for any tips that can lead to information on what happened to the husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO.
The sheriff of Hillsborough County is taking advantage of the popularity around Netflix's new documentary, "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," and asking for any tips that can lead to information on what happened to the husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO.
Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis welcome in baby girl
The First Lady of Florida tweeted on Monday morning that they "Ron and I are beyond blessed to welcome our new baby girl, Mami, to the world."
The First Lady of Florida tweeted on Monday morning that they "Ron and I are beyond blessed to welcome our new baby girl, Mami, to the world."
Virtual distance learning underway across Central Florida as schools remain closed due to coronavirus
While schools remain closed because of coronavirus, classes in Central Florida will be done online through programs like Google Classroom.
While schools remain closed because of coronavirus, classes in Central Florida will be done online through programs like Google Classroom.
Drug that could potentially treat coronavirus is on its way to Florida
The drug has previously been used to treat malaria and has been effective so far in treating coronavirus, but has not received FDA approval as an official COVID-19 treatment.
The drug has previously been used to treat malaria and has been effective so far in treating coronavirus, but has not received FDA approval as an official COVID-19 treatment.
AAA: Most Florida gas stations seeing prices below $2, but demand is low
Gas prices continue to drop across the country, including in Tampa Bay.
Gas prices continue to drop across the country, including in Tampa Bay.