Ending April with a bang; more storms on the way

Ending April with a bang; more storms on the way

Isolated strong/gusty winds are the main threat, with storms weakening and moving offshore by Thursday night.

Isolated strong/gusty winds are the main threat, with storms weakening and moving offshore by Thursday night.

40% of processed unemployment claims denied so far

40% of processed unemployment claims denied so far

More than a third of unemployment claims processed by the state of Florida have been denied as of Monday.

More than a third of unemployment claims processed by the state of Florida have been denied as of Monday.

DeSantis says he wants to get unemployment 'checks out' amid criticism

DeSantis says he wants to get unemployment 'checks out' amid criticism

Democratic lawmakers Monday continued to press Gov. Ron DeSantis to boost unemployment benefits for Floridians left jobless by the coronavirus pandemic

Democratic lawmakers Monday continued to press Gov. Ron DeSantis to boost unemployment benefits for Floridians left jobless by the coronavirus pandemic

Report details economic impact of school closures in Florida

Report details economic impact of school closures in Florida

Florida’s economy could take an estimated $859 million hit as a result of school campuses being closed for six weeks during the coronavirus pandemic.

Florida’s economy could take an estimated $859 million hit as a result of school campuses being closed for six weeks during the coronavirus pandemic.

Residents of The Villages to receive prescription deliveries by drone

Residents of The Villages to receive prescription deliveries by drone

UPS and CVS have teamed up to deliver prescriptions by drone. In May, residents in The Villages will be able to utilize the service.

UPS and CVS have teamed up to deliver prescriptions by drone. In May, residents in The Villages will be able to utilize the service.

Governor DeSantis says reopening of Florida will be 'slow,' 'methodical,' and 'data-driven'

Governor DeSantis says reopening of Florida will be 'slow,' 'methodical,' and 'data-driven'

When speaking about the reopening of Florida, Governor DeSantis said that "this is something that's going to be like slow and steady wins the race. It's going to be very methodical, very data-driven. There are going to probably be some people who think it is too slow and I get that

When speaking about the reopening of Florida, Governor DeSantis said that "this is something that's going to be like slow and steady wins the race. It's going to be very methodical, very data-driven. There are going to probably be some people who think it is too slow and I get that

Retirees in The Villages to get prescription drug deliveries by drone

Retirees in The Villages to get prescription drug deliveries by drone

Senior citizens in the country’s largest retirement community will soon be getting some of their medications delivered by drones as part of a partnership between UPS and CVS.

Senior citizens in the country’s largest retirement community will soon be getting some of their medications delivered by drones as part of a partnership between UPS and CVS.

Coronavirus cases pass 32,000 in Florida, death toll climbs to 1,088, Florida Department of Health says

Coronavirus cases pass 32,000 in Florida, death toll climbs to 1,088, Florida Department of Health says

The Florida Department of Health reported that there are 32,138 cases of coronavirus in Florida, showing a rise of 610 cases in the last 24 hours. The death toll has risen 14 as well, now at a total of 1,088 deaths statewide.

The Florida Department of Health reported that there are 32,138 cases of coronavirus in Florida, showing a rise of 610 cases in the last 24 hours. The death toll has risen 14 as well, now at a total of 1,088 deaths statewide.

IRS enhances 'Get My Payment' online application to help taxpayers

IRS enhances 'Get My Payment' online application to help taxpayers

The IRS said the ‘Get My Payment’ tool has been enhanced and will help even more taxpayers. Those who haven’t received a payment date yet are urged to use the tool again for the latest information on when it they will receive it.

The IRS said the ‘Get My Payment’ tool has been enhanced and will help even more taxpayers. Those who haven’t received a payment date yet are urged to use the tool again for the latest information on when it they will receive it.

Sunny, clear blue skies kick off the week but when does the rain return to Central Florida?

Sunny, clear blue skies kick off the week but when does the rain return to Central Florida?

High pressure is in control of the forecast, with northerly winds keeping afternoon high temperatures slightly below-normal for this time of year, right around 80 degrees.

High pressure is in control of the forecast, with northerly winds keeping afternoon high temperatures slightly below-normal for this time of year, right around 80 degrees.

State unemployment website expected to reopen Monday at 8 a.m.

State unemployment website expected to reopen Monday at 8 a.m.

Governor Ron DeSantis answered questions about the state’s unemployment website in a news conference in Orlando Sunday.

Governor Ron DeSantis answered questions about the state’s unemployment website in a news conference in Orlando Sunday.

Gator seen taking stroll along Florida’s ‘Alligator Alley’ roadway

Gator seen taking stroll along Florida’s ‘Alligator Alley’ roadway

Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.

Re-Open Florida Task Force launches public comment portal

Re-Open Florida Task Force launches public comment portal

"Public feedback will be a critical component of the Task Force’s final report to Governor Ron DeSantis," read a press release.

"Public feedback will be a critical component of the Task Force’s final report to Governor Ron DeSantis," read a press release.