No plans to close Volusia County beaches for busy holiday weekend

Volusia County Beach Patrol is preparing for a busy weekend as large crowds are expected with the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday.

Fauci expresses doubts over potential COVID-19 vaccine efficacy in US due to anti-vaxxers

“So we have a lot of work to do because as you well know... there is a general anti-science, anti-authority, anti-vaccine feeling among some people in this country, an alarmingly large percentage of people, relatively speaking," Fauci said.

Monday brings 5,266 new coronavirus cases, 28 deaths to Florida

On Monday, the State of Florida reported an additional 5,266 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases since March to 146,341.

Florida looks for 'way forward' on bars

Florida's ban on serving alcohol to people in bars will be reevaluated daily, the state’s top business regulator said in a series of tweets over the weekend that also offered apologies for the crackdown.

NBA plans to let players show social-justice messages on jerseys

The NBA announced that players will be able to show social-justice statements on the backs of their jerseys when the season restarts on July 30 in Orlando, following delays linked to the coronavirus pandemic.

Global coronavirus infections pass 10M mark, data show

Confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed the 10 million mark early Sunday, according to Johns Hopkins University.

FCC to vote in July to make '988' the suicide hotline number

Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.

Downtown Orlando 'Black Lives Matter' street mural 'defaced,' police say

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said, “We’re deeply saddened that a symbol of our commitment to ending racial inequality created together with our community was vandalized. We find this type of behavior disturbing."

University of Florida requiring face coverings on campus

The only exception will be when students, faculty, and staff are in a private office, in a work area separated by at least 6-feet from others or in an outdoor area separated by at least 6-feet from others.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill protecting firefighters from cancer-causing chemicals

The bill sets up a program that will provide grants to local fire departments to buy equipment and provide training to help shield firefighters from exposure to cancer-causing chemicals.