Florida health officials report 8K new COVID-19 cases, 137 deaths
State healthcare agencies on Monday released the latest coronavirus numbers in Florida, reporting an increase of 8,002 new cases.
State healthcare agencies on Monday released the latest coronavirus numbers in Florida, reporting an increase of 8,002 new cases.
Central Florida school districts to begin vaccinating eligible employees this week
Lake County will welcome around 800 employees to Tavares High School Tuesday to get the shot.
Lake County will welcome around 800 employees to Tavares High School Tuesday to get the shot.
Space Coast tourism expected to bounce back in 2021
Like much of Central Florida, the economy in Brevard County relies heavily on tourism. Officials, there are hoping as the coronavirus vaccine becomes widely distributed, thousands will return to Space Coast beaches, cruise ships, and rocket launch events.
Like much of Central Florida, the economy in Brevard County relies heavily on tourism. Officials, there are hoping as the coronavirus vaccine becomes widely distributed, thousands will return to Space Coast beaches, cruise ships, and rocket launch events.
DeSantis activates National Guard in response to reports of possible protests
Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order activating the Florida National Guard, authorizing their assistance as needed for state and local law enforcement "security missions and assignments necessary to maintain peace."
Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order activating the Florida National Guard, authorizing their assistance as needed for state and local law enforcement "security missions and assignments necessary to maintain peace."
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: 40,000-plus Floridians overdue for 2nd dose of the COVID vaccine
More than 40,000 people are overdue for their second dose of the coronavirus vaccines. Sixteen-thousand second doses of the Moderna vaccine arrived in Orange County Thursday, and more than 8,000 arrived in Seminole County.
More than 40,000 people are overdue for their second dose of the coronavirus vaccines. Sixteen-thousand second doses of the Moderna vaccine arrived in Orange County Thursday, and more than 8,000 arrived in Seminole County.
Lawmakers express concern over Florida's vaccination appointment system
Several counties in the state were part of Florida's pilot program for the COVID-19 vaccination appointment system, including Seminole County.
Several counties in the state were part of Florida's pilot program for the COVID-19 vaccination appointment system, including Seminole County.
Local projects proposed amid Florida's budget woes
State lawmakers, advised this week about limited tax dollars amid the COVID-19 pandemic, have already proposed 43 hometown projects worth more than $45 million.
State lawmakers, advised this week about limited tax dollars amid the COVID-19 pandemic, have already proposed 43 hometown projects worth more than $45 million.
Settlement could increase rates for Duke Energy customers
Duke Energy Florida is asking state regulators to approve a proposed settlement that would lead to about $195 million in rate increases over three years and avoid a potentially lengthy and expensive battle over base rates.
Duke Energy Florida is asking state regulators to approve a proposed settlement that would lead to about $195 million in rate increases over three years and avoid a potentially lengthy and expensive battle over base rates.
Missing Charlotte County man found
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says 79-year-old James Bernard Pidgeon, who went missing after last being seen at Gulf Cove Moose Lodge in Englewood, has been found.
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says 79-year-old James Bernard Pidgeon, who went missing after last being seen at Gulf Cove Moose Lodge in Englewood, has been found.
State developing statewide COVID vaccine appointment database
The state is creating a database for the COVID-19 vaccine -- a statewide website where anyone will be able to log on to make a vaccination appointment in Florida.
The state is creating a database for the COVID-19 vaccine -- a statewide website where anyone will be able to log on to make a vaccination appointment in Florida.
Assisted living facilities question why residents still don't have COVID-19 vaccines
Some assisted living facilities had expected their residents to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by now, but many are still waiting for the vaccines. The state is now working to try to make the process go faster.
Some assisted living facilities had expected their residents to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by now, but many are still waiting for the vaccines. The state is now working to try to make the process go faster.
Production of NASA’s Orion spacecraft moving forward on Space Coast
It was a busy day for workers at Kennedy Space Center on Thursday, as they continued their work on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will be used in the next moon mission.
It was a busy day for workers at Kennedy Space Center on Thursday, as they continued their work on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will be used in the next moon mission.
Marion County man wanted in U.S. Capitol siege arrested
A man wanted in last week's U.S. Capitol Building siege was arrested in Florida by Marion County sheriff’s deputies.
A man wanted in last week's U.S. Capitol Building siege was arrested in Florida by Marion County sheriff’s deputies.
Lake County: No guarantee second of two COVID-19 doses will be available
A concerned Lake County senior reached out to FOX 35 News after he said he became alarmed reading the fine print as he signed up for the COVID-19 vaccine in Lake County.
A concerned Lake County senior reached out to FOX 35 News after he said he became alarmed reading the fine print as he signed up for the COVID-19 vaccine in Lake County.
Florida Lt. Gov. Nuñez calls for swift justice with Capitol rioters
Florida Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez said there was no excuse for last week's violence in our nation's capital.
Florida Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez said there was no excuse for last week's violence in our nation's capital.
Dollar General to pay employees if they get the COVID-19 vaccine
It's not a requirement that employees get vaccinated, but Dollar General is encouraging it and hoping a little extra cash is enough incentive to do that.
It's not a requirement that employees get vaccinated, but Dollar General is encouraging it and hoping a little extra cash is enough incentive to do that.
California family hits the road for Florida in search of coronavirus vaccine
Danielle Bailey, her husband Jon, and their son Abraham are on their way to the sunshine state from California on six wheels. The trio calls themselves the "parking lot pirates."
Danielle Bailey, her husband Jon, and their son Abraham are on their way to the sunshine state from California on six wheels. The trio calls themselves the "parking lot pirates."
Budget cuts expected in Florida due to projected shortfall from pandemic
With the coronavirus pandemic significantly reducing state tax revenues, the House appropriations chairman told his committee Wednesday to expect budget cuts.
With the coronavirus pandemic significantly reducing state tax revenues, the House appropriations chairman told his committee Wednesday to expect budget cuts.
Alabama lands Space Force HQ over Florida
U.S. Space Force’s permanent command headquarters will touch down in Alabama’s Huntsville Redstone Arsenal area rather than Florida’s Space Coast.
U.S. Space Force’s permanent command headquarters will touch down in Alabama’s Huntsville Redstone Arsenal area rather than Florida’s Space Coast.
Deputies: Florida baby in critical condition after 'violent shaking'
A detective was advised that the infant was suffering from a traumatic injury resulting in a brain bleed and bruises on her body.
A detective was advised that the infant was suffering from a traumatic injury resulting in a brain bleed and bruises on her body.