FDA approves portable testing kit
The FDA has approved a portable COVID-19 test kit, The company behind the device says it is accurate and you get results in about 30 minutes.
The FDA has approved a portable COVID-19 test kit, The company behind the device says it is accurate and you get results in about 30 minutes.
Hooters offers free wings to school
Hooters is trying to help out an Orange County boy after a teacher made him remove his Hooters face mask at school.
Hooters is trying to help out an Orange County boy after a teacher made him remove his Hooters face mask at school.
If you didn’t file tax returns, the IRS may still owe you a $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
CDC drops controversial coronavirus testing guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention essentially returned to its previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn't feel sick didn't need to get tested.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention essentially returned to its previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn't feel sick didn't need to get tested.
CDC drops controversial COVID-19 testing advice that caused backlash
Health officials were evasive about why they had made the change in August, and some speculated it was forced on the CDC by political appointees.
Health officials were evasive about why they had made the change in August, and some speculated it was forced on the CDC by political appointees.
Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Florida jobless claims down, as companies face continued problems
Florida continues to see a steady decline in first-time unemployment claims, even as several large hospitality and entertainment companies have extended and imposed large-scale layoffs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida continues to see a steady decline in first-time unemployment claims, even as several large hospitality and entertainment companies have extended and imposed large-scale layoffs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Marijuana breathalyzer repurposed to spot COVID-19
A lab is getting creative when it comes to tracking the coronavirus, converting a breathalyzer used to detect marijuana into one that detects COVID-19.
A lab is getting creative when it comes to tracking the coronavirus, converting a breathalyzer used to detect marijuana into one that detects COVID-19.
Pine-Sol is effective against coronavirus, EPA says
Clorox's Pine-Sol Original Multi-Surface Cleaner was found to be effective against COVID-19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says.
Clorox's Pine-Sol Original Multi-Surface Cleaner was found to be effective against COVID-19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says.
Walmart raising pay for 165,000 employees, some to $18-$30 an hour
On Thursday, the retail giant announced that it will be implementing a "team-based operating model" in Supercenters that includes new roles and skills training to serve customers and encourage career and pay growth for associates.
On Thursday, the retail giant announced that it will be implementing a "team-based operating model" in Supercenters that includes new roles and skills training to serve customers and encourage career and pay growth for associates.
Protesters fined for anti-mask protest in South Florida Target store
Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider took to social media to condemn anti-maskers who went into a Florida Target store blaring the group's hit “We're Not Gonna Take It" while ripping off their masks.
Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider took to social media to condemn anti-maskers who went into a Florida Target store blaring the group's hit “We're Not Gonna Take It" while ripping off their masks.
860,000 filed new unemployment claims last week as COVID-19 continues to drive joblessness in US
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
170 COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths linked to Maine wedding coronavirus 'super spreader event'
The “super spreader” event started with wedding attendees in the Katahdin region and spread to the community at large and to a nursing home in Madison.
The “super spreader” event started with wedding attendees in the Katahdin region and spread to the community at large and to a nursing home in Madison.
Coronavirus vaccine likely to be generally available in 2021, CDC director says
Comments came amid a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday.
Comments came amid a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday.
This household cleaner is effective against coronavirus, EPA says
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added another common household cleaner to its growing list of products that are effective against SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added another common household cleaner to its growing list of products that are effective against SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Trump says he can talk GOP into going for 'larger' virus aid, including stimulus checks
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.
Florida regulator says bars, breweries will 'do a better job'
After many establishments were closed for months amid the coronavirus pandemic, Florida’s top business regulator believes bar and craft-brewery owners will do a better job this time of self-enforcing state safety restrictions.
After many establishments were closed for months amid the coronavirus pandemic, Florida’s top business regulator believes bar and craft-brewery owners will do a better job this time of self-enforcing state safety restrictions.
Universal Orlando extends nearly 5,400 furloughs, signaling slow recovery
Universal Orlando Resort began to furlough employees in May after paying employees for several weeks following the shut down of their parks in March.
Universal Orlando Resort began to furlough employees in May after paying employees for several weeks following the shut down of their parks in March.
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.
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.
5,400 Universal workers put on extended furlough
Universal Orlando on Wednesday announced that 5,400 furloughed workers will not be returning anytime soon, possibly not until 2021.
Universal Orlando on Wednesday announced that 5,400 furloughed workers will not be returning anytime soon, possibly not until 2021.