Coronavirus cases climb to 29,648 in Florida, death toll rises to 987

The Florida Department of Health says that there are now over 28,300 cases of coronavirus in Florida and a new death toll of 893.

Coronavirus lockdown: Florida CEO pleads for mayor to ‘open the private beach’ in front of his condo

“Many of us confined to our oceanfront condos need to exercise daily to stay fit, which means we need to walk or jog on what is our front yard, our wide empty beach,” Madden wrote. “Our gyms and pools are closed. We’re confined to our apartments where many of us don’t have Peloton bikes or Nordic Tracks to spin ourselves silly."

Walmart mandating one-way aisles to encourage social distancing

Customers will be directed by floor decals that will indicate which way to go. The green decals will read “Shop This Way” at the entrance of each aisle.

Florida officials discuss retroactive benefits for unemployment applicants

According to a letter shared between several state law makers, it appears retroactive unemployment benefits will be available to those who have back-logged applications.

Trump says Thunderbirds, Blue Angels will do flyovers across country to honor medical workers

In the coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday, President Trump said that the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds would be doing flyovers of major American cities in honor of "American medical workers"

Coronavirus may cause strokes in younger patients: report

In an interview with CNN, Mount Sinai Health System neurosurgeon Dr. Thomas Oxley said the virus is causing clots in arteries, resulting in "severe strokes."

Mom and daughter dress up for grocery visit to lighten mood during coronavirus pandemic

A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.

Orlando doctors, nurses discuss life on COVID-19 front lines

Armed with masks, gloves, and determination, AdventHealth doctors and nurses are fighting the coronavirus in central Florida.

Central Florida doctors bring COVID-19 tests to senior care facilities

Doctors from Premier Medical in the Villages are trying to give some peace of mind to some of those most at-risk for Covid-19, and they’re doing it by testing nearly everyone around them.

Corrine Brown released from prison for unknown reasons, says her spiritual advisor

Former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, who two years ago began serving a five-year federal sentence for her part in a fraud scheme that helped end her long career, has been released from prison.

'We are over this': Orlando restaurant announces plans to reopen dining room on May 1st

However, while no officials plans for reopening Florida has been announced, a gourmet grilled cheese restaurant in Windermere announced that they will reopen for dine-in guests on May 1st.

CEO: Universal could possibly screen employees, guests when gates reopen following pandemic

“We're evaluating face coverings for our team members,” Sprouls said. “We're potentially evaluating, allowing or even encouraging guests to wear face coverings as well. At least initially.”

Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida

In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.