Disney to lay off around 28,000 workers in Florida, California
The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday it planned to lay off 28,000 workers in its parks division in California and Florida.
The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday it planned to lay off 28,000 workers in its parks division in California and Florida.
Tampa International Airport becomes first U.S. airport to offer COVID-19 tests for passengers
Airline passengers can now get their COVID-19 test results when flying at Tampa International Airport.
Airline passengers can now get their COVID-19 test results when flying at Tampa International Airport.
Researchers look to horseshoe crabs for help with a COVID vaccine
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
Titans, Vikings close facilities after Titans players, staff test positive for COVID-19
The NFL Network reports three Titans players, and five members of the staff have tested positive for the virus after their Sunday game against the Minnesota Vikings.
The NFL Network reports three Titans players, and five members of the staff have tested positive for the virus after their Sunday game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Florida reports over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, 106 more deaths
The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 704,568 cases, resulting in at 14,143 deaths.
The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 704,568 cases, resulting in at 14,143 deaths.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
Black, Hispanic children could face greater COVID-19 risks, CDC says
Fifty-eight percent of the cases reviewed for the report had complete information on the children’s races and ethnicities.
Fifty-eight percent of the cases reviewed for the report had complete information on the children’s races and ethnicities.
Report: Grocery stores stock up in case of a second COVID-19 wave
This is not only good news for consumers but also grocery store chains that had to deal with bare shelves earlier this year.
This is not only good news for consumers but also grocery store chains that had to deal with bare shelves earlier this year.
Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million: Johns Hopkins University
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
Dr. Fauci calls Florida's lift on restaurant restrictions 'very concerning'
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on Monday called Florida's recent decision to ease restaurant restrictions “very concerning.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on Monday called Florida's recent decision to ease restaurant restrictions “very concerning.”
Orlando attractions try to lure locals
The pandemic is keeping many out-of-state tourists away, so attractions along International Drive are turning to locals and offerings deals.
The pandemic is keeping many out-of-state tourists away, so attractions along International Drive are turning to locals and offerings deals.
First weekend of Phase 3 reopening
The first weekend of Phase 3 reopening in Florida brought many crowds to bars. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez believes Gov. Ron DeSantis may have rushed into the final reopening phase.
The first weekend of Phase 3 reopening in Florida brought many crowds to bars. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez believes Gov. Ron DeSantis may have rushed into the final reopening phase.
Biketoberfest coronavirus concerns
There are questions about the future of Biketoberfest, which is scheduled for next month. Daytona Beach leaders say restrictions on permitting will stay in place for now, even though the state has moved into Phase 3 reopening.
There are questions about the future of Biketoberfest, which is scheduled for next month. Daytona Beach leaders say restrictions on permitting will stay in place for now, even though the state has moved into Phase 3 reopening.
Study: Fewer than 10% of Americans have developed COVID-19 antibodies
A study published in the journal “The Lancet” found a strikingly low prevalence of coronavirus antibodies in the U.S., leaving many Americans still at risk as the virus continues to spread.
A study published in the journal “The Lancet” found a strikingly low prevalence of coronavirus antibodies in the U.S., leaving many Americans still at risk as the virus continues to spread.
Election 2020: How to protect yourself at the polls amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many public health experts agree that voting by mail is the safest method to avoid the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but how can people who want to vote in person stay safe?
Many public health experts agree that voting by mail is the safest method to avoid the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but how can people who want to vote in person stay safe?
Days after phase 3 begins, Florida reports under 1,000 new COVID-19 cases
On Friday, Florida entered phase three of reopening with no limitations on restaurants effective immediately.
On Friday, Florida entered phase three of reopening with no limitations on restaurants effective immediately.
Florida lawmakers call for DeSantis to fix unemployment system
The lawmakers said that it is time to take action since funds are continuing to run out for unemployment claims.
The lawmakers said that it is time to take action since funds are continuing to run out for unemployment claims.
Grocery stores, food producers beef up inventory for potential second wave of COVID-19, holiday shopping rush
Grocers are looking to beef up their inventory ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season and in preparation for a potential second wave of COVID-19.
Grocers are looking to beef up their inventory ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season and in preparation for a potential second wave of COVID-19.