Theme park workers rely on food bank for meals during furloughs

A theme park worker still out of work is having to turn to a food bank for assistance. Her story is one shared by many in Central Florida as our tourism economy has suffered greatly from the coronavirus pandemic.

Photo from high school in Volusia County shows large group of students in hallway

In Volusia County, kids just went back to school Monday and already a controversial photograph is circulating online. It shows dozens of students crammed together in a tight space.

COVID death controversy
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We ask experts to explain cause-of-death classifications and definitions of deaths as it relates to coroavirus.

FDA chief says he could approve COVID-19 vaccine before completion of Phase 3 clinical trials

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.

AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing

The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.

$300 weekly jobless benefits approved for Florida: When to expect the money

“FEMA will work with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to implement a system to make this funding available to Florida residents,” the federal agency said in an online post.

Declining COVID-19 numbers could help usher in Phase 3 of Florida's reopening

With a decline in coronavirus cases in Orange County, many business owners hope more customers return soon. If coronavirus numbers continue to decline and there is no sign of a rebound, Florida could move into Phase 3 of its reopening plan.

Gov. DeSantis extends eviction and foreclosure moratorium

Late Monday evening, Florida's governor once again extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures in the state.

Petition would allow bands, cheerleaders at football games

Parents and students in Orange County are not giving up their fight to have cheerleaders and other student groups perform at high school football games.

Doctors explain CDC statistic on COVID-19 deaths
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Florida has reported one of the lowest new confirmed cases of coronavirus since March. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that for 6% of coronavirus deaths, COVID-19 was the only cause.