Judge to weigh case on Florida's unemployment problems

A Leon County circuit judge has scheduled a hearing next month to decide whether to toss out a class-action lawsuit that seeks damages because of problems with the state’s unemployment-compensation system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marion COVID-19 vaccination registration temporarily suspended

COVID-19 vaccine registration for residents age 65 or older has been suspended in Marion County, the Department of Health in Marion County announced on Monday.

Governor plans to use churches, testing sites for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing with a frantic demand for COVID-19 vaccinations across the state, promised Monday that he would strip allotments from hospitals that don’t use them quickly enough and shift the doses to other health-care providers.

Florida reports evidence of first UK COVID-19 variant in state

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) reports it has evidence of the first identified case of the United Kingdom COVID-19 variant in Martin County.

Florida breaks record with 17,192 new coronavirus cases reported in a single day

State health-care agencies on Thursday released numbers about the coronavirus in Florida. The surge in new cases represents the highest single-day count reported.

Florida Supreme Court revamps key legal standard in civil lawsuits

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday revamped a key legal standard as its conservative majority continued to show a willingness to undo previous decisions that have guided the state’s courts.

Lake County changing how COVID-19 vaccine is distributed

More counties are rolling out coronavirus vaccines. Lake County on Wednesday announced they will be distributing on a first-come, first-served basis after running into problems with their appointment system.

New Florida fireworks law help ring in New Year

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, whose job includes the role of state fire marshal, cautioned Floridians to follow fire-safety guidelines ahead of the first New Year’s holiday with a law bolstering the availability of fireworks.

Fried wants National Guard to help with vaccines

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried on Wednesday called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to mobilize the National Guard to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines.

Florida woman kills boyfriend who made tomahawk threat

A Florida woman told authorities that she fatally shot her boyfriend in self-defense on Christmas Eve when he raised a tomahawk over her as she was lying in bed.

Hope on the horizon with COVID-19 vaccination distribution

Since the first COVID-19 shots arrived in Florida on Dec. 14, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has traveled throughout the state to tout his approach to doling out highly anticipated doses of the Pfizer Inc. and Moderna vaccines.

Orlando start-up launching 'life-saving' drone

The Archer First Response System was developed by Orlando native Gordon Folkes. It is an emergency response drone that buys victims time before first responders arrive.

Orlando Magic fans undergo health screening via a Clear app

Fans attending an Orlando Magic game this season must pass a health screening before they enter the Amway Center.