NASCAR season postponed through May 3 due to coronavirus concerns

NASCAR is postponing all of its activities and events through May 3, following the cancelation of the Atlanta and Homestead-Miami races due to efforts to help contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Gold's Gym closing locations in U.S., including Texas

The closures are effective at 8 p.m. local time Monday, March 16 and will affect all company-owned locations in the U.S.

White House says Trump's COVID-19 coronavirus test came back negative

President Trump said Saturday he has taken the coronavirus test and the White House said on Saturday night the results were negative.

Royal Caribbean suspends sailing for its entire fleet

Royal Caribbean announced on Saturday that it is suspending all sailing for its entire fleet, globally.

Florida schools asked to extend spring break

Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran “strongly recommended” Friday that school districts extend spring break by an extra week, in a sweeping attempt to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Show goes on for WWE Smackdown in empty Orlando arena 

Friday night’s WWE Smackdown may have been one of the company’s most different they’ve ever put on as the coronavirus scare forced the superstars to duke it out in an empty Orlando arena.

How to get what you need at the store during COVID-19 crisis

Many stores have instituted quantity limits per customer on certain items, including bottled water, sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, soap, rubbing alcohol, bleach, latex gloves, masks, and toilet paper. 

Publix adjusting hours at all locations amid concerns over coronavirus

Publix stores will begin closing at 8 p.m. nightly, beginning Saturday, March 14, the Lakeland, Florida-based company announced late Friday.

Universal Orlando Resort to suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month

Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday announced it would be suspending operations at its parks at the close of business on Sunday, March 15.  Universal Orlando’s hotels and Universal CityWalk will remain open.

XFL cancels season to avoid spread of novel coronavirus

The XFL arena football league announced teams will not play regular-season games. The Tampa Bay Vipers will not play the remaining five games on its schedule.

Wedding venues sanitizing to prevent spread of coronavirus

Couples spend months planning a wedding day. Now, some venues in Central Florida are taking extra measures to keep the attendees as safe as possible.

How Walt Disney World is reacting to coronavirus concerns in Central Florida

The park is still open and welcoming guests but have implemented preventative measures in line with recommendations from both the CDC and state health officials.

All state universities in Florida to move classes online in response to COVID-19

The Board of Governors for the State University System of Florida is directing all universities in the state to implement a plan in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to include remote instruction for students over a two week period.