Mobile COVID-19 testing service comes right to your doorstep
Nicodemme Jean-Baptiste is logging lots of miles with his business called Convelabs. He?s driving to patients' homes swabbing for COVID-19.
Nicodemme Jean-Baptiste is logging lots of miles with his business called Convelabs. He?s driving to patients' homes swabbing for COVID-19.
NOAA using unmanned submarines to track hurricanes
NOAA is using many submarines to help track hurricane. These unmanned ocean gliders help improve forecasting and data gathering.
NOAA is using many submarines to help track hurricane. These unmanned ocean gliders help improve forecasting and data gathering.
Tracking the Tropics: July 23, 2020
We continue to track Tropical Storm Gonzalo which is in the Central Atlantic and heading to the Caribbean. It is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before weakening. In the Gulf of Mexico, Tropical Storm Hanna is tracking to the west and expected to make landfall in Texas.
We continue to track Tropical Storm Gonzalo which is in the Central Atlantic and heading to the Caribbean. It is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before weakening. In the Gulf of Mexico, Tropical Storm Hanna is tracking to the west and expected to make landfall in Texas.
Tracking the Tropics: July 23, 2020
Tropical Storm Gonzalo will continue to push to the west into the Caribbean over the next several days. It is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane before weakening.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo will continue to push to the west into the Caribbean over the next several days. It is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane before weakening.
FHSAA postpones fall sports until at least Aug. 24
The start of fall sports for high schools in Florida has been pushed back to August 24. The Florida High School Athletic Association voted to allow schools to start practice in late July, as is traditional, but no counties took up the proposal.
The start of fall sports for high schools in Florida has been pushed back to August 24. The Florida High School Athletic Association voted to allow schools to start practice in late July, as is traditional, but no counties took up the proposal.
Newborn tests positive for COVID-19
In Orange County, three babies have tested positive with COVID-19. Health officials say they were born with the virus.
In Orange County, three babies have tested positive with COVID-19. Health officials say they were born with the virus.
Strike teams in Orange County target mask violations
Strike teams in Orange County are enforcing the countywide mask mandate at businesses.
Strike teams in Orange County are enforcing the countywide mask mandate at businesses.
Governor aims to calm ICU capacity fears
The state has an ICU capacity of more than 6,200 beds, and nearly 5,300 of those beds are taken. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says hospitals want to keep their ICU occupancy at a 88% to 98%.
The state has an ICU capacity of more than 6,200 beds, and nearly 5,300 of those beds are taken. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says hospitals want to keep their ICU occupancy at a 88% to 98%.
12 kids stung by bees in Orange County
Children participating in a summer school program were stung by bees, or possibly wasps, while hiking at Jay Blanchard Park.
Children participating in a summer school program were stung by bees, or possibly wasps, while hiking at Jay Blanchard Park.
Face to face vs. virtual learning
Parents are deciding what environment will be best for their kids to learn and stay safe.
Parents are deciding what environment will be best for their kids to learn and stay safe.
State, labs continue to dispute COVID-19 data
Seven major medical groups are claiming that the Florida Department of Heath is inaccurately reporting COVID-19 data.
Seven major medical groups are claiming that the Florida Department of Heath is inaccurately reporting COVID-19 data.
Tracking the Tropics: July 22, 2020
Tropical Storm Gonzalo is still working its way to the west with sustained winds at around 60 mph. The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before weakening.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo is still working its way to the west with sustained winds at around 60 mph. The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before weakening.
Breweries pushing to reopen
The Florida Craft Brewing industry sent Governor Ron DeSantis a letter pleading to let breweries to reopen. Many breweries fear that if the coronavirus shutdown continues for another two weeks, it could lead to permanent closures.
The Florida Craft Brewing industry sent Governor Ron DeSantis a letter pleading to let breweries to reopen. Many breweries fear that if the coronavirus shutdown continues for another two weeks, it could lead to permanent closures.
Police officer and Good Samaritan save man's life
Police Officer Danielle Torres and a Good Samaritan help revive a man believed to have overdosed.
Police Officer Danielle Torres and a Good Samaritan help revive a man believed to have overdosed.
Gov. DeSantis defends school reopenings
Governor Ron DeSantis says not opening schools would be a bad idea for kids and parents, adding it will keep children from in-person learning and be difficult for parents to return back to work. Many educators strongly disagree with the governor's message.
Governor Ron DeSantis says not opening schools would be a bad idea for kids and parents, adding it will keep children from in-person learning and be difficult for parents to return back to work. Many educators strongly disagree with the governor's message.
Hotel owners asking for stimulus money
With more than 450 hotels in the Orlando area, many owners are struggling to stay in business and desperately need help.
With more than 450 hotels in the Orlando area, many owners are struggling to stay in business and desperately need help.
Virtual school options for learning from home
With the school year approaching, parents are deciding how their children will be receiving their education. Florida Virtual School is one of the virtual options that allows students to learn from home.
With the school year approaching, parents are deciding how their children will be receiving their education. Florida Virtual School is one of the virtual options that allows students to learn from home.
Florida mom collecting face masks for son and his fellow soldiers
U.S. soldiers abroad are in need of masks, so a Central Florida mother is collecting them for her son and other troops.
U.S. soldiers abroad are in need of masks, so a Central Florida mother is collecting them for her son and other troops.
Future of fall high school sports in limbo for some districts
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting high school sports. Many parents and athletes have been left in limbo as many districts are trying to determine how to roll out fall sports.
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting high school sports. Many parents and athletes have been left in limbo as many districts are trying to determine how to roll out fall sports.
SpaceX successfully catches both fairing halves
SpaceX made history again on Monday, pulling off something they have never been able to do. The company was able to successfully catch both rocket fairing halves (part of the protective nose cone) using a ship outfitted with a special net.
SpaceX made history again on Monday, pulling off something they have never been able to do. The company was able to successfully catch both rocket fairing halves (part of the protective nose cone) using a ship outfitted with a special net.