Princess Cruises will stop all operations for 2 months due to the coronavirus

The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.

Will heat stop the spread of the new coronavirus? No one really knows

Like influenza, the new disease is a respiratory infection belonging to a family of viruses that typically survive longer in colder environments.

Florida lawmakers approve fireworks revamp

The proposal on its way to the governor would eliminate the need for people to declare why they are buying fireworks, if they use them during the three holidays listed in the bill.

Florida lawmakers sign off on child welfare changes

The bill, in part, seeks to bolster child-protective investigators, including taking steps to “mitigate and prevent the impact of secondary traumatic stress and burnout” among the front-line workers.

Florida lawmakers pass major bills on nurses, pharmacists

One of the bills passed Wednesday would expand the role of pharmacists, allowing them to enter agreements with physicians to treat patients for chronic illnesses, including arthritis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, Type 2 diabetes, HIV, AIDS, obesity or “any other chronic condition” adopted in rules. The measure also would allow pharmacists to treat for influenza, streptococcus, lice, skin conditions and minor, uncomplicated infections.

Florida DOH: 8 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in state, one is a Georgia resident in Alachua County

The Florida Department of Health has announced eight new positive Florida COVID-19 cases. All individuals are being "appropriately cared for and isolated," the agency tweeted late Tuesday.

High risk for dangerous rip currents Wednesday

A high risk of rip currents continues for all East Central Florida beaches on Wednesday.

Orange, grapefruit crops drop in latest forecast

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s March forecast, released Tuesday, reduced the projected orange production by slightly more than 1 percent, from a February forecast of 72 million 90-pound boxes to 71 million boxes.

Hepatitis A cases top 350 this year in Florida

Florida reported 30 new cases of hepatitis A last week, bringing this year’s total to 356.