COVID-19 vaccine trial participants who got placebo now getting the 'real deal'

Pfizer and Moderna are making sure trial volunteers for their respective vaccine studies are offered the active vaccine. This applies to the participants who received the placebo.

Appeals court upholds Florida county's mask mandate

A state appeals court Wednesday rejected a challenge to a Palm Beach County requirement that people wear face masks in businesses and other public places to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Disney Cruise Line suspends all cruises through April

Those booked on affected sailings and who have paid their reservation in full will be offered the choice of a cruise credit or a full refund.

Florida reports 8.4K new COVID-19 cases, 169 more deaths

This brings Florida's statewide case total since the start of the pandemic to 1,676,171 and its death toll to 26,249.

Florida wrestling tournament cited in spread of COVID-19

An estimated 1,700 in-person school days were lost as a result of COVID-19 isolation and quarantining and one person died after a two-day wrestling tournament that featured athletes from 10 high schools across three Florida counties, according to a federal study released Tuesday.

COVID-19 protections for businesses backed in Florida Senate

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday approved a proposal that would give Florida businesses that “substantially” comply with public-health guidelines broad protection from coronavirus-related lawsuits filed by customers and employees.

DeSantis calls on federal government to send more COVID-19 vaccine doses to Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the federal government needs to send more COVID-19 vaccines to the state in order to meet the increasing demand from residents. But the White House pushed back, saying Florida has only administered about half of the vaccines it has been given.

Bill would require online sellers to collect Florida sales taxes

A proposal that would require more online sellers to collect Florida sales taxes and turn the money over to the state appeared before the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee on Monday.

Buccaneers make history as first team to play Super Bowl in home stadium

With their win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship, the Buccaneers earned a spot in Super Bowl LV, which is being played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, the Bucs’ home stadium, on February 7.

Shopping plaza near Disney to be demolished through eminent domain

A popular Orlando shopping center across the street from Walt Disney World is being turned over to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) through eminent domain.

Florida teen who killed his mother sentenced to 45 years in prison

In Volusia County, a DeBary teenager convicted of killing his mother will spend decades in prison. Gregory Ramos was sentenced on Friday and he addressed the court.

Cruise industry expert on Carnival's latest suspensions, cancellations

Disney, Celebrity, Norwegian, Princess, and Royal Caribbean are part of a growing list of cruise lines that keep hitting the pause button when it comes to resuming service.

Florida launches statewide vaccine appointment hotline

Florida's Division of Emergency Management soft-launched a new statewide appointment hotline this week.