Orange, grapefruit crops drop in latest forecast
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s March forecast, released Tuesday, reduced the projected orange production by slightly more than 1 percent, from a February forecast of 72 million 90-pound boxes to 71 million boxes.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s March forecast, released Tuesday, reduced the projected orange production by slightly more than 1 percent, from a February forecast of 72 million 90-pound boxes to 71 million boxes.
Hepatitis A cases top 350 this year in Florida
Florida reported 30 new cases of hepatitis A last week, bringing this year’s total to 356.
Florida reported 30 new cases of hepatitis A last week, bringing this year’s total to 356.
Genetic information bill moves forward in Florida Senate
A Senate vote could come as soon as Wednesday.
A Senate vote could come as soon as Wednesday.
Coronavirus survival protocol: Dr. Oz provides tips on maintaining health amid COVID-19 outbreak
Making necessary lifestyle, hygiene and immunity adjustments are key to staying healthy, according to Dr. Oz.
Making necessary lifestyle, hygiene and immunity adjustments are key to staying healthy, according to Dr. Oz.
Can't find hand sanitizer? Here's how to make your own
Handwashing is still the most effective way to kill coronavirus or any disease.
Handwashing is still the most effective way to kill coronavirus or any disease.
Measure to block local sunscreen bans headed to governor's desk
Florida lawmakers are sending to Gov. Ron DeSantis a measure intended to block Key West and any other local governments from imposing bans on certain types of sunscreen.
Florida lawmakers are sending to Gov. Ron DeSantis a measure intended to block Key West and any other local governments from imposing bans on certain types of sunscreen.
Florida activates coronavirus price-gouging hotline
Usually reserved for hurricane threats, Florida has activated its price-gouging hotline.
Usually reserved for hurricane threats, Florida has activated its price-gouging hotline.
You can find cheap flights to these places because of coronavirus concerns
Some fares from Orlando to some U.S. destinations are as low as $53.
Some fares from Orlando to some U.S. destinations are as low as $53.
Coronavirus: DOJ issues warning over price gouging
The United States Department of Justice issued a warning to those who would price gouge during the coronavirus outbreak.
The United States Department of Justice issued a warning to those who would price gouge during the coronavirus outbreak.
Passenger posts video of 'mostly empty' flight to Orlando amid coronavirus
"This does not happen very much anymore. Flight to Orlando mostly empty. Over 100 seats unused."
"This does not happen very much anymore. Flight to Orlando mostly empty. Over 100 seats unused."
Coronavirus could curb Florida spending, tax cuts
“What we’re going to see now, from here on out and into the summer, is probably a difficult economy,” House Speaker Jose Oliva, R-Miami Lakes, told reporters late Monday.
“What we’re going to see now, from here on out and into the summer, is probably a difficult economy,” House Speaker Jose Oliva, R-Miami Lakes, told reporters late Monday.
Florida remains cold front-free as high pressure dominates
High pressure is in, cold fronts are out
High pressure is in, cold fronts are out
University of Florida recommends instructors move courses online amid coronavirus concerns
While this is not a requirement at this time, there is a strong probability that it will become a requirement before the end of the spring semester.
While this is not a requirement at this time, there is a strong probability that it will become a requirement before the end of the spring semester.
Orlando-based Darden Restaurants to offer paid sick leave amid coronavirus
Darden Restaurants will offer paid leave to all hourly workers not covered by insurance.
Darden Restaurants will offer paid leave to all hourly workers not covered by insurance.
Publix rationing items due to demand from coronavirus
Publix is limiting certain items a customer can buy due to demand because of COVID-19.
Publix is limiting certain items a customer can buy due to demand because of COVID-19.
Restaurant chain is taking temperature of would-be patrons before dining to help fight coronavirus
As the spread of coronavirus continues, one restaurant chain is taking a proactive approach to fighting off the coronavirus. The Sichuan Impression restaurant greets every would-be customer by taking their body temperature at the door, so any potential for spreading the coronavirus would not occur at their establishment. If the infrared thermometer reads more than 100 degrees, the would-be customer is politely asked to leave.
As the spread of coronavirus continues, one restaurant chain is taking a proactive approach to fighting off the coronavirus. The Sichuan Impression restaurant greets every would-be customer by taking their body temperature at the door, so any potential for spreading the coronavirus would not occur at their establishment. If the infrared thermometer reads more than 100 degrees, the would-be customer is politely asked to leave.
Cases of coronavirus in Florida up to 14, including 2 in Central Florida, health officials say
The latest case was reported out of Broward County on Sunday.
The latest case was reported out of Broward County on Sunday.
Inmate cleared by DNA evidence released from Brooksville prison, feels grass for first time in 35 years
After 35 years of incarceration, 29 of which were spent on death row, Pau Hildwin was released from the Hernando County Detention Center in Brooksville, Florida, on March 9.
After 35 years of incarceration, 29 of which were spent on death row, Pau Hildwin was released from the Hernando County Detention Center in Brooksville, Florida, on March 9.
Florida lawmakers cleared after consultation over COVID-19 exposure concerns
Out of an abundance of caution, members of the Florida House of Representatives were examined for possible exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Speaker José Oliva tweeted on Monday. The members and staff were later cleared after consultation with the Florida Department of Health
Out of an abundance of caution, members of the Florida House of Representatives were examined for possible exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Speaker José Oliva tweeted on Monday. The members and staff were later cleared after consultation with the Florida Department of Health
What you need to know about coronavirus COVID-19
With the coronavirus COVID-19 now present in the United States, here is everything you should know in order to prepare.
With the coronavirus COVID-19 now present in the United States, here is everything you should know in order to prepare.