Publix still requiring masks in stores as Florida enters Phase 3
Shoppers will still have to wear masks while shopping for groceries at Publix, despite Florida entering Phase 3 of reopening.
Shoppers will still have to wear masks while shopping for groceries at Publix, despite Florida entering Phase 3 of reopening.
Election 2020: How to become a poll worker in Central Florida
Counties are expecting an increase in vote-by-mail ballots as many stay home this year. Voters are encouraged to also take advantage of early voting.
Counties are expecting an increase in vote-by-mail ballots as many stay home this year. Voters are encouraged to also take advantage of early voting.
Harvest Moon to open October, Hunter's Blue Moon to close it on Halloween
Typically, there are only 12 full moons in a given year, but 2020 will have 13 with two in the month of October.
Typically, there are only 12 full moons in a given year, but 2020 will have 13 with two in the month of October.
2nd round of stimulus checks would be in relief bill: Mnuchin
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
First-time unemployment claims drop in Florida
However, tourism, travel and retail companies continue to advise the state they are shedding workers.
However, tourism, travel and retail companies continue to advise the state they are shedding workers.
Florida reports over 2,600 new COVID-19 cases, 127 more deaths
The statewide case total since the start of the pandemic is now at 709,144, resulting in 14,444 deaths.
The statewide case total since the start of the pandemic is now at 709,144, resulting in 14,444 deaths.
Carnival cruises from U.S. canceled until 2021, except for 2 Florida ports
Carnival announced that they are canceling all cruises from all U.S. homeports except Miami and Port Canaveral for November and December 2020.
Carnival announced that they are canceling all cruises from all U.S. homeports except Miami and Port Canaveral for November and December 2020.
CDC extends 'No Sail' order through October 31
This summer, cruise lines voluntarily canceled trips through next month.
This summer, cruise lines voluntarily canceled trips through next month.
24 new Florida laws go into effect on Thursday
Most of the new laws went into effect July 1, the start of the state’s fiscal year. But DeSantis also signed a batch on Sept. 19.
Most of the new laws went into effect July 1, the start of the state’s fiscal year. But DeSantis also signed a batch on Sept. 19.
DeSantis allows moratorium on evictions, foreclosures to expire
An executive order placing a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures in Florida has been allowed to expire, according to the office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
An executive order placing a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures in Florida has been allowed to expire, according to the office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Disney union leaders react to layoff announcement
The company announced it will be laying off 28,000 part-time and full-time workers between its parks in Florida and California. Nearly 6,700 are non-union workers.
The company announced it will be laying off 28,000 part-time and full-time workers between its parks in Florida and California. Nearly 6,700 are non-union workers.
Gamma on the way? Tropical wave could become our next named storm
If it develops, it would be our 24th named storm of the 2020 season.
If it develops, it would be our 24th named storm of the 2020 season.
Florida restaurant told veterans their service dogs can stay but they must leave, woman claims
The veteran explained that after about twenty minutes, a manager came up to them and told them that they had to leave.
The veteran explained that after about twenty minutes, a manager came up to them and told them that they had to leave.
Florida State University cancels 2021 Spring Break due to pandemic
Florida State University has opted to cancel spring break in 2021, citing concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
Florida State University has opted to cancel spring break in 2021, citing concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
Oil washes ashore on Florida beach weeks after Hurricane Sally
A stretch of beach in Florida that was battered by Hurricane Sally when the storm made landfall earlier this month ended up covered in oil over the weekend, according to officials.
A stretch of beach in Florida that was battered by Hurricane Sally when the storm made landfall earlier this month ended up covered in oil over the weekend, according to officials.
Florida woman arrested after asking deputy to smoke marijuana with her, affidavit says
The Florida woman also admitted that she does not have a medical marijuana card but wants to obtain one, deputies said.
The Florida woman also admitted that she does not have a medical marijuana card but wants to obtain one, deputies said.
Florida reports 174 deaths, nearly 2,000 more coronavirus cases
The statewide total of cases is now at 706,516 and the death toll has reached 14,317.
The statewide total of cases is now at 706,516 and the death toll has reached 14,317.
Sen. Scott wants all ballots counted within 24 hours of polls closing
The VOTER Act proposes several new guidelines for voting by mail.
The VOTER Act proposes several new guidelines for voting by mail.
US Senator Rick Scott says he 'absolutely' has confidence in Florida mail-in ballot
Scott cited the safeguards Florida has in place to ensure a fair election.
Scott cited the safeguards Florida has in place to ensure a fair election.
Florida announces millions of rapid COVID-19 tests for schools, seniors
From Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Governor Ron DeSantis announced and provided a demonstration of one of the millions of rapid COVID-19 tests that the federal government sent to states -- all to "protect the most vulnerable."
From Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Governor Ron DeSantis announced and provided a demonstration of one of the millions of rapid COVID-19 tests that the federal government sent to states -- all to "protect the most vulnerable."