CDC report: Decrease in flu cases due to masks, social distancing

COVID-19 and the flu could have made for a grim double-whammy this fall, but 2020 may be finally about to get some good news.

CDC backtracks on coronavirus airborne transmission guidance

The CDC changed its guidelines on how the coronavirus spreads through the air, but then days later it backtracked.

Minnesota uses its coronavirus morgue - but not for bodies

Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.

University of Central Florida begins random COVID-19 testing

Officials said that random testing is done to see how prevalent the virus is on campus and to keep an eye on any possible outbreaks.

Orange County high school reopens after COVID-19 shutdown

The Orange County school decided to switch to virtual learning for all students after six people tested positive for the virus.

Florida reports over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases, 9 more deaths

The Florida Department of Health has not reported a daily increase above 10,000 infections since late July.

COVID-19 infection rates soar in college towns as students return

College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.

Leesburg Bikefest canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

The annual event was tentatively scheduled for November 13-15 after being canceled in April.

One Orlando tourist district business doing well after shutdowns

Some businesses in the shadow of some of Orlando's larger theme parks are beginning to show signs of bouncing back after the coronavirus pandemic.

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort to cut 1,136 jobs

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort on Friday announced that it is cutting 1,136 jobs at the two hotels owned by Marriott, under the Westin and Sheraton brands, respectively.

Florida unemployment rate drops to 7.4% in August

The new mark was down 4 percentage points from an adjusted 11.4 percent rate in July, according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.