McDonald's CEO says law enforcement may be called on customers who refuse to wear a mask
Employees have reportedly undergone training on how to explain that masks are required and according to the CEO, that training included de-escalation methods.
Employees have reportedly undergone training on how to explain that masks are required and according to the CEO, that training included de-escalation methods.
Attendees at Central Florida graduation ceremonies test positive for COVID-19, school officials warn
School districts said that at least 239 students graduated at the affected ceremonies. Each one of them was given four guest tickets each.
School districts said that at least 239 students graduated at the affected ceremonies. Each one of them was given four guest tickets each.
Teachers union seeks to block reopening of Orange County schools
The Orange County Classroom Teachers Association is seeking an injunction to prevent the planned Aug. 21 reopening of classrooms until an arbitrator can rule on a grievance filed by the union.
The Orange County Classroom Teachers Association is seeking an injunction to prevent the planned Aug. 21 reopening of classrooms until an arbitrator can rule on a grievance filed by the union.
Florida pediatricians worry that reopening schools too soon will lead to more disruption
The Florida Chapter of American Academic of Pediatrics recently sent Governor Ron DeSantis an 11-page paper of both the benefits and risks of children going back to school.
The Florida Chapter of American Academic of Pediatrics recently sent Governor Ron DeSantis an 11-page paper of both the benefits and risks of children going back to school.
COVID-19 cases, deaths continue to climb in Florida prisons
July has proven to be the deadliest month in Florida’s prison system since the start of the pandemic.
July has proven to be the deadliest month in Florida’s prison system since the start of the pandemic.
Youth COVID-19 infections in Florida juvenile system top 300, officials say
As of Thursday afternoon, 306 youths had tested positive, up from 290 on Tuesday, according to information from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
As of Thursday afternoon, 306 youths had tested positive, up from 290 on Tuesday, according to information from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
Florida tops 87,000 unemployment claims in last week, labor officials say
The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated Florida accounted for 87,062 of the 1.43 million claims filed nationally during the week that ended July 25.
The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated Florida accounted for 87,062 of the 1.43 million claims filed nationally during the week that ended July 25.
Spike in positivity rate of coronavirus tests, Omni Healthcare says
Omni Healthcare says that the positivity rate of tests has jumped to 30 percent over the last three days.
Omni Healthcare says that the positivity rate of tests has jumped to 30 percent over the last three days.
Bay Area couple of 35 years dies weeks apart from COVID-19
The husband of a Yountville retirement facility nurse, who died of COVID-19, has now died from complications of the disease himself just weeks after his wife's death.
The husband of a Yountville retirement facility nurse, who died of COVID-19, has now died from complications of the disease himself just weeks after his wife's death.
Tracking coronavirus: Florida reports 253 more deaths, breaking single-day record for third day straight
FOX 35 has the latest on the coronavirus.
FOX 35 has the latest on the coronavirus.
President Trump, GOP suggest temporarily extending $600 unemployment benefit amid COVID-19 pandemic
Republicans have been fighting to trim back the $600 jobless benefit in the next coronavirus package, but President Donald Trump and some Senate Republicans suggested they could accept keeping the full $600 benefit for now.
Republicans have been fighting to trim back the $600 jobless benefit in the next coronavirus package, but President Donald Trump and some Senate Republicans suggested they could accept keeping the full $600 benefit for now.
Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
SEC goes to conference-only schedule, Sept. 26 start
The Southeastern Conference will play only league games in 2020 to deal with potential COVID-19 disruptions.
The Southeastern Conference will play only league games in 2020 to deal with potential COVID-19 disruptions.
Florida closes state-supported COVID-19 testing sites as potential tropical storm nears
An area of showers and storms developing in the Caribbean inching closer to Florida is likely to develop into Tropical Storm Isaias and the most recent track has it centered over Florida.
An area of showers and storms developing in the Caribbean inching closer to Florida is likely to develop into Tropical Storm Isaias and the most recent track has it centered over Florida.
High school sweethearts who overcame cancer and strokes beat COVID-19 with help of caring doctor
Robert Beecham and his wife, Janice, overcame COVID-19 thanks to the diligent and empathetic efforts of Dr. Satyam Nayak.
Robert Beecham and his wife, Janice, overcame COVID-19 thanks to the diligent and empathetic efforts of Dr. Satyam Nayak.
COVID-19 pandemic resulting in fewer births in U.S., study shows
A Florida doctor wants couples to know that having children during the pandemic could involve unknowns about coronavirus, which could make having a baby risky.
A Florida doctor wants couples to know that having children during the pandemic could involve unknowns about coronavirus, which could make having a baby risky.
Report: Revenue at Universal parks plummeted 94 percent during COVID-19 pandemic
Universal Orlando Resort is currently operating with limited capacity and new safety measures.
Universal Orlando Resort is currently operating with limited capacity and new safety measures.
2nd US virus surge hits plateau, but few experts celebrate
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
Volusia County Schools extends meal distribution program, program registration deadlines
Students will receive breakfast and lunch for two days at the Volusia County distribution sites.
Students will receive breakfast and lunch for two days at the Volusia County distribution sites.
Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.