Few unemployment checks have gone out the door in Florida

Payments have been made to roughly 4 percent of the more than 800,000 people who have filed jobless claims since the novel coronavirus started closing businesses across the state.

Tornado destroys home but 'Mama's pound cake' remains untouched

In a Facebook post, Wade wrote "My parents were home during this storm. Their house was completely destroyed. But, their lives and Mama’s pound cake were spared."

FSU plans virtual commencement ceremony

Unable to hold traditional graduation festivities because of the coronavirus pandemic, Florida State University will host a virtual commencement ceremony May 2, the university announced Thursday.

Better Business Bureau warns against posting senior photos to social media

Think twice before sharing your senior picture on Facebook supporting 2020 graduates. You could be leaving yourself vulnerable to hackers.

‘She didn’t have a mask’: Husband believes Florida ICU nurse found dead in home had COVID-19

The husband of a Florida nurse who recently died of what he believes were complications of COVID-19 says his wife did not have the proper safety equipment while dealing with sick patients. 

Florida pastor's fence honors first responders

A Lake County man is finding a unique way to honor first responders, including police officers, medical professional and the military.

Worldwide competition to find cure for COVID-19, other deadly viruses

Researchers are trying to create and kill some of the most powerful viruses in the world in an ongoing competition. Many researchers are coming together to collaborate.

12 cases of coronavirus at UF’s nursing care facility

Nursing homes in Florida have been locked down since March, but there are still cases reported at long term care facilities.

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Nursing homes in Florida have been locked down since March, but there are still cases reported at long term care facilities.

Carter's Ace Hardware donating face mask respirators to first responders

Carter's Ace Hardware, with multple locations serving Lake, Orange, and Citrus counties, is donating equipment to a local hospital to help in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seven inmates infected with COVID-19 at Daytona Beach prison

The inmates, 69-year-old Jeffrey Sand and 84-year-old William Wilson, died on April 9 and April 12, respectively, Martin said. Wilson and Sand appear to be the first two coronavirus-related deaths among the state’s roughly 94,000 inmates.

First Florida inmates die of coronavirus

The number of COVID-19 cases at Blackwater, a prison operated by The Geo Group Inc., have skyrocketed in the last week.

Coronavirus stimulus checks reportedly get sent to dead people

“Will they want the $1,200 back?” a widow whose husband died last year asked on Twitter after she received the full $2,400 payment for married couples.

Social distancing may be needed, on and off, until 2022: Harvard study

“Intermittent distancing may be required into 2022 unless critical care capacity is increased substantially or a treatment or vaccine becomes available," the researchers wrote.

Serology test latest weapon in fight against COVID-19

Do you think you have had the coronavirus but showed no symptoms? A new test could help determine that.

Controlling screen time while social distancing, remote learning

With virtual learning becoming the new normal, families are having to address a way to balance screen time for children.

Teachers unions call for governor to keep schools closed

The debate over when to reopen Florida's schools continues. Controversy surrounds Gov. Ron DeSantis after he said schools could reopen after May 1. Teachers are opposed to the suggestion.

Congresswoman's survey seeks feedback about unemployment website

Florida Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy’s office is getting inundated with calls from frustrated people who have run into issues with Florida's unemployment filing system.