Hospitals reimbursed for COVID-19 care
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Hospitals are estimated in getting around $20,000 more per each coronavirus patient in their hospital.

Orange County to start school on August 21
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The Orange County School District is asking the state to give students the options to take classes virtually, online, or through the district's launch program.

Paying it Forward: Unexpected twist as church rewards 2 in need
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Mahret Teku's friend, David Mitchell, nominated her for The Kingdom Church of Orlando's gift of $1,000. But this is a Paying it Forward story with an unexpected twist.

Orange County forms strike force teams to enforce mask mandate
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Twenty-seven states have some mask orders in place. Orange County is forming a strike team to put some teeth behind face covering compliance.

Florida police take kangaroo into custody
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Fort Lauderdale police officers captured a kangaroo on Thursday, believed to be an escaped pet. Kangaroos are indigenous to Australia. The Australian government estimates that 34.3 million kangaroos lived within the commercial harvest areas of Australia in 2011.

UCF holds town hall for move-in day
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The University of Central Florida invited parents and students to ask housing staff questions about the upcoming year.

Orange County forms strike teams to enforce mask mandate
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Strike teams in Orange County will now enforce mask mandate by partnering with the Florida Department of Health.

School district considering outdoor classroom
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Schools across Florida are reopening despite a surge in coronavirus cases. One district is considering outdoor class instruction for the fall.

COVID-19 testing delay concerns
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Many are dealing with COVID-19 test result delays. Some are reporting results anywhere from 10 to 14 days after testing.

New self-swab lane coming to COVID-19  test site
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State health officials say there is a lag in reporting some positive COVID-19 cases in Florida, but there are plans to expedite testing and results with self-swab sites.

Reports: RNC may be held outdoors in Jacksonville
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President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered that outdoor venues be explored for the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville next month.

Race for COVID-19 vaccine comes to Orlando
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Researchers say the first coronavirus vaccine being tested in the United States has show successful results. Now, life-saving research is happening in Central Florida as an Orlando lab will be participating in the race for a vaccine.

IRS paying interest on tax refunds
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If you haven't received your tax refund from the IRS, the wait may be worth it. The federal agency is paying interest on the cashback.

FOP pulls endorsement of Sheriff Mina
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A major union representing law enforcement officers has withdrawn its support for Orange County Sheriff John Mina. This comes following a survey of its members indicating a lack of confidence in how the sheriff has handled the recent protests. The union is not planing on endorsing another candidate.

Feds push for school to reopen as local districts finalize plans
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A number of school districts in Central Florida are finalizing reopening plans and dates. Meanwhile, federal officials say schools can reopen, but hotspots such as Florida should take special precautions and yield to local leadership.

Convention Center to host volleyball tournament
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The Orange County Convention Center is ready to welcome back visitors. The Center is hosting a volleyball tournament this week.

Central Florida Zoo in need of help
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Like many other businesses, the Central Florida Zoo has suffered from the coronavirus pandemic. The zoo lost an estimated $1.5 million in revenue when it had to close down from March to May.

Orange County Public Schools finalizing fall plans
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Orange County is finalizing plans for returning to class instruction this fall. The school board is considering a vote to delay the start of school by two weeks to late August.