What does Phase 3 mean for Central Florida schools?

Several Central Florida school districts say that all precautions in place will stay the same for now.

Hospital staff cheers as 13-year-old COVID-19 survivor is discharged after 57 days in ICU

There were moments where her care team did not know if she was going to make it through the night. So, when the time came for Augustina to finally be discharged to a local rehabilitation facility as a step toward going home, the entire hospital staff wanted to give her the hero's send-off she deserved.  

COVID-19 cases rising in parts of Midwest, West

The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.

NIH researchers find genetic link in patients with severe COVID-19

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.

Argument over mask leads to woman’s arrest, use of stun gun at Ohio football game

Police used a stun gun and arrested an Ohio woman after she resisted arrest, officials said. The woman had refused to put on a mask at a middle school football game.

COVID-19 could keep snowbirds away from Florida, here's why

According to a survey published by the Canadian government in 2018, Canadians spend about 6.5 billion in Florida every year.

Fall graduation events unlikely in Florida amid COVID-19 pandemic

The state university system directed schools to come up with alternate fall commencement plans, which could include such things as online ceremonies.

Mark Cuban pitches $1,000 stimulus checks for Americans every 2 weeks for 2 months

Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.

CDC advises small Thanksgiving gatherings, has lowest risk of COVID-19

The CDC has already cautioned against taking part in the traditional Halloween festivities this year. They are now targeting Thanksgiving.

DeSantis pushes back at 'draconian' university policies regarding college parties

Gov. Ron DeSantis thinks students who attend Florida’s 12 state universities should be able to socialize without worrying about getting thrown out of school.

Southwest Airlines updates COVID-19 policies, extends middle seat blocking through November

Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.