Educational psychology expert weighs-in on sending students back to class

Parents across Central Florida are struggling with questions over whether to send children back to the classroom or continue remote learning.

Reopening schools: When Central Florida school districts plan to bring students back

The Florida Department of Education is ordering districts to reopen all brick and mortar schools five days a week and offer full services starting in August.

Kohl’s to require customers to wear face coverings beginning July 20

Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.

Florida economists predict a spike in cash assistance program

Looking at increased enrollment over the past few months, economists projected that 87,000 people will receive cash assistance from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program this fiscal year, a jump of 26,172 people from a previous forecast.

Lawmakers react to FOX 35 Investigation that finds discrepancies in COVID-19 positive case numbers

FOX 35 is taking a closer look at coronavirus numbers. We found some discrepancies in data being reported by private labs and compiled by Florida health officials regarding positivity percentage rates. Now, lawmakers are responding.

Florida justices order more arguments on medical marijuana law

The case centers on parts of the law related to the licensing of companies to operate in the medical-marijuana industry.

Florida prisons grapple with COVID-19 hitting workers

In total, 885 corrections workers --- including probation officers, corrections officers, nurses, food service workers, administrative staff and other personnel --- were known to have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Tuesday.

Florida court weighs penalties for local gun regulations

Florida since 1987 has had what is known as a “preemption” law that prevents local governments from passing gun regulations that are stricter than state firearms laws.

DeSantis offers no end to bar shutdown

Buying alcohol will remain a to-go-only option at Florida bars for the foreseeable future as coronavirus cases continue to spike.