Orange County mayor plans to fine businesses not following CDC guidelines up to $5K per day
"So if the business owners won’t be responsible to hold their clientele accountable, maybe they need an incentive to do so through some type of fine."
CDC suggests universal mask use ahead of vaccines
The Center's for Disease Control and Prevention is suggesting universal mask use as the nation prepares to receive the first batches of coronavirus vaccines.
Florida reports another 10,000-plus day of new COVID-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 reported in the state since the beginning pandemic has risen to 1,039,207.
Florida reports over 10.8K new COVID-19 cases, largest single-day increase since late July
The statewide coronavirus total since the start of the pandemic is now at 1,029,030, resulting in 19,110 deaths.
Orlando hosting half-marathon
Central Florida is getting ready for its first major foot race since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Orlando is hosting a socially distant half-marathon.
Florida business unemployment taxes going up, jobless claims slow
The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 20,787 new jobless claims were filed in Florida during the holiday-shortened week.
Long-term care facilities gear up to distribute COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC announced Monday that long-term care facilities would be among the first to get the COVID vaccine.
Seminole County says they are prepared for COVID-19 vaccines
Officials are keeping a close eye on England, where the Pfizer vaccine was just approved by their government for use and vaccinations are about to begin.
Florida school district says those struggling with online learning must sign a contract
In fact, one Central Florida school district says that those who are struggling with online learning will either have to return to class or promise to do better.
Upcoming Daytona 500 will allow fans in the stands at limited capacity
They said that the 63rd Annual Daytona 500 will take place on Sunday, February 14th with a reduced venue capacity due to COVID-19.
Doctors urge people to wear masks, social distance even after COVID-19 vaccine
The initial limited vaccine supply is expected to go to people in nursing homes and frontline workers first.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning how the COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed.
Doctors speak on importance of COVID safety after vaccine approval
When a coronavirus vaccine is approved for distribution, doctors say we will still have to be proactive with testing while also continuing to prevent the spread of the virus for months.
Florida officials report almost 10K new COVID-19 cases overnight
The statewide case total since the start of the pandemic is at 1,018,160, resulting in 19,012 deaths.
Florida lawmaker files bill to strip state of power to mandate vaccines for residents
With a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, one Florida lawmaker wants to strip the state of its power to require vaccinations: "It's just too much power for the government to have."
Daytona Beach nurse is grateful to other nurses who comforted her father as he died from COVID-19
A COVID nurse from Daytona Beach shared her father's last moments with others in hopes people will take the pandemic seriously. He caught COVID after going to a relative's volleyball game.
Britain authorizes COVID vaccine for emergency use
British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus.
Florida passes 1 million COVID-19 cases
Florida is one of just three states to reach one million COVID-19 cases. The other two are California and Texas.
ACIP votes on interim recommendation on who should get COVID-19 immunization first
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 13-1 on an interim recommendation on who should get the COVID-19 vaccine first once the CDC officially gives it emergency authorization.
State Rep. Randy Fine continues with testing after COVID-19 recovery
State Representative Randy Fine, (R) Palm Bay, continues to follow up with doctors after his COVID-19 diagnosis over the summer.