Florida State football coach Mike Norvell tests positive for COVID-19
FSU Coach Mike Norvell says he received a positive result after being negative in two previous tests.
Florida reports another 62 deaths, over 3,500 coronavirus cases
With the state gaining back more than half of the jobs lost since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.4% in August.
Leesburg Bikefest canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
The annual event was tentatively scheduled for November 13-15 after being canceled in April.
Moderna expects coronavirus vaccine results in November
Moderna says it could results on a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial as early as November
Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
Video visitation to resume at Orange County Jail on Monday
Safety precautions will be in place including mandatory face masks and temperature checks.
Track COVID-19 cases by school district in Central Florida
The Florida Department of Education (DOH) has requested that COVID-19 cases reported in schools will be tracked locally by each school district.
Anti-mask protesters fined after marching through Florida Target
The group chanted "take off your mask," "we're not gonna take it anymore" as well as "yeah, we got one" as they headed down the store aisle.s.
Light Up UCF holiday event canceled due to COVID-19
Light Up UCF is typically held each year on the UCF campus. The family-friendly event features an ice skating rink, photos with Santa, holiday movie nights, and rides.
Florida coronavirus death toll tops 13,000; 3,200+ cases added
The Florida Department of Health has not reported a daily increase above 10,000 infections since late July.
Florida steps back from long-term care policies
The argument is that policies are not necessary, even as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other living centers reopen to visitors.
COVID-19 cited as reason to stay on Daylight Saving Time
Both of Florida's senators have filed a bill to keep Daylight Saving Time. While they have addressed the subject before, this time they are using the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason to not change clocks this year.
Safe Spacer wearable tech acts as a social distancing monitor
It's like a Fit Bit or an Apple Watch with technology that alerts the user when they come within a predefined distance of another person or object. The technology was designed to help monitor coronavirus social distancing.
Supercomputer gives new insight on COVID-19
A supercomputer is giving researchers shocking new details on how the coronavirus impacts the human body.
Food drive at Camping World Stadium
Camping World Stadium in Orlando has been turned into a help center. More than 65,000 pounds of food has been handed out to families in need.
High school game canceled due to COVID-19 cases
Evans High School in Orange County has canceled its first game of the football season after five athletes tested positive for COVID-19. The team was set to play West Orange High School.
Bar not allowing people to wear masks inside
A bar in West Melbourne says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
Florida Senators introduce bill to keep Daylight Saving Time year-round during COVID-19 pandemic
The bill would allow one year of stability for families who are already dealing with disruptions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida reports 152 more resident deaths, over 2,000 coronavirus infections
Statewide coronavirus cases are now at 671,201.
UCF to begin randomly testing students, staff for coronavirus
UCF has already had to quarantine residents of three on-campus houses and are concerned that those students have a higher risk of contracting the virus.