Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'

Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'

"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car,  keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."

"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car,  keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."

Florida children's health insurance affected by COVID-19

Florida children's health insurance affected by COVID-19

There is a growing fear that families dealing with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot qualify for low-cost children’s health coverage offered in state programs yet may not easily transition to Medicaid, the safety-net program for poor, elderly and disabled people.

There is a growing fear that families dealing with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot qualify for low-cost children’s health coverage offered in state programs yet may not easily transition to Medicaid, the safety-net program for poor, elderly and disabled people.

Judge ponders Florida schools reopening fight

Judge ponders Florida schools reopening fight

“It’s a tough balance,” Nathan Hill, an attorney with the Gunster law firm who represents the state, told Dodson on Friday.

“It’s a tough balance,” Nathan Hill, an attorney with the Gunster law firm who represents the state, told Dodson on Friday.

Florida unemployment rate up to 11.3-percent

Florida unemployment rate up to 11.3-percent

The state initially estimated the June rate at 10.4 percent but released the adjusted number Friday.

The state initially estimated the June rate at 10.4 percent but released the adjusted number Friday.

Tropical Storm Marco forms, while Tropical Storm Laura shifts further away from Florida

Tropical Storm Marco forms, while Tropical Storm Laura shifts further away from Florida

According to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Laura has shifted further west, putting it further off the west coast of Florida.

According to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Laura has shifted further west, putting it further off the west coast of Florida.

Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know

Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know

With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.

With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.

Mother of 6 claims they were kicked off JetBlue flight in Orlando when her 2-year-old wouldn’t wear mask

Mother of 6 claims they were kicked off JetBlue flight in Orlando when her 2-year-old wouldn’t wear mask

"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that  "treated me and my family inhumanly." 

"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that  "treated me and my family inhumanly." 

AMC movie theaters reopen on Thursday with 15-cent tickets

AMC movie theaters reopen on Thursday with 15-cent tickets

To make going back to the movies even sweeter, AMC is offering showings for just 15-cents per movie -- the same price tickets were in 1920. 

To make going back to the movies even sweeter, AMC is offering showings for just 15-cents per movie -- the same price tickets were in 1920. 

Bars to remain closed for now, despite roundtable discussing reopening

Bars to remain closed for now, despite roundtable discussing reopening

The governor said Wednesday he's like to first focus on moving the counties in South Florida into Phase Two of reopening before reopening bars. 

The governor said Wednesday he's like to first focus on moving the counties in South Florida into Phase Two of reopening before reopening bars. 

Pasco Co. child and companion adult located, safe: Pasco SO

Pasco Co. child and companion adult located, safe: Pasco SO

Investigators said they do not believe Jaxcen is in danger, but noted the father does not have permission to have custody of his son at this time.

Investigators said they do not believe Jaxcen is in danger, but noted the father does not have permission to have custody of his son at this time.

Florida officials: There is no evidence of murder hornets in the state

Florida officials: There is no evidence of murder hornets in the state

Murder hornets, known as Asian giant hornets, have stingers longer than that of a honeybee and their venom is highly toxic, though.

Murder hornets, known as Asian giant hornets, have stingers longer than that of a honeybee and their venom is highly toxic, though.