Michigan teen incarcerated for not doing online schoolwork during COVID-19 pandemic, report says
A 15-year-old girl who attends Groves High School in Birmingham finished the school year in juvenile detention and is still there for not completing her school work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 15-year-old girl who attends Groves High School in Birmingham finished the school year in juvenile detention and is still there for not completing her school work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Florida virus deaths surge, vaccine research moves forward
Florida’s 132 additional deaths topped a state mark set just last week. The figure likely includes deaths from the past weekend that had not been previously reported.
Florida’s 132 additional deaths topped a state mark set just last week. The figure likely includes deaths from the past weekend that had not been previously reported.
Florida prisons grapple with COVID-19 hitting workers
In total, 885 corrections workers --- including probation officers, corrections officers, nurses, food service workers, administrative staff and other personnel --- were known to have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Tuesday.
In total, 885 corrections workers --- including probation officers, corrections officers, nurses, food service workers, administrative staff and other personnel --- were known to have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Tuesday.
Fans will be able to attend the NASCAR races in August at the Daytona International Speedway
NASCAR said that the Daytona International Speedway will require that all guests who attend must be screened before entering, must wear face coverings, and must maintain six-feet of social distancing throughout the venue.
NASCAR said that the Daytona International Speedway will require that all guests who attend must be screened before entering, must wear face coverings, and must maintain six-feet of social distancing throughout the venue.
Broward County superintendent pushes for full online classes if coronavirus cases don't decline
Officials in Broward County, Florida are not optimistic that coronavirus cases will decline low enough to reopen schools at the start of the semester and will have 100 percent online classes if the numbers don't improve soon.
Officials in Broward County, Florida are not optimistic that coronavirus cases will decline low enough to reopen schools at the start of the semester and will have 100 percent online classes if the numbers don't improve soon.
Junk mail? Tens of thousands may have mistakenly thrown away stimulus payments
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
County-by-County: What each Central Florida school district is proposing for the upcoming school year
Several school districts across Central Florida are presenting multiple options for returning to school, including both in-school learning and distance learning
Several school districts across Central Florida are presenting multiple options for returning to school, including both in-school learning and distance learning
Inmate at Lake County Jail passes away after experiencing pneumonia, low oxygen levels, deputies say
The inmate reportedly became sick last week and was confirmed to have pneumonia. He was taken to the hospital after his oxygen levels dropped.
The inmate reportedly became sick last week and was confirmed to have pneumonia. He was taken to the hospital after his oxygen levels dropped.
Pub in Central Florida has license suspended over COVID-19 drink ban
A Brevard County bar has had its alcohol license pulled by the state, accused of continuing to sell liquor for on-site consumption. The state in March stopped on-site consumption at bars but lifted the prohibition on June 5. Then in late June, an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis prevented bars from selling alcohol to be consumed on-premises.
A Brevard County bar has had its alcohol license pulled by the state, accused of continuing to sell liquor for on-site consumption. The state in March stopped on-site consumption at bars but lifted the prohibition on June 5. Then in late June, an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis prevented bars from selling alcohol to be consumed on-premises.
Orange County Convention Center could become a field hospital for COVID-19 patients, Mayor Demings says
During a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said that if the hospitals in the county reach capacity, they could use the convention center for coronavirus patients.
During a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said that if the hospitals in the county reach capacity, they could use the convention center for coronavirus patients.
Central Florida Zoo struggles to recover from COVID-19 losses, receives help from other businesses
Several businesses across Sanford were forced to shut down during the stay-at-home order earlier this year.
Several businesses across Sanford were forced to shut down during the stay-at-home order earlier this year.
‘Masks don’t reduce your oxygen levels’: Doctor debunks facial covering claim in experiment
An Irish doctor tested whether wearing a mask lowered oxygen levels and shared the results on Twitter.
An Irish doctor tested whether wearing a mask lowered oxygen levels and shared the results on Twitter.
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
Virginia GOP congressman Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.
Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.
Officials in multiple states warn hospitals, ICUs could soon reach capacity amid coronavirus surge
Several states are reporting recent spikes in hospitalizations, which is leaving many doctors concerned about the ability to treat enough patients.
Several states are reporting recent spikes in hospitalizations, which is leaving many doctors concerned about the ability to treat enough patients.
Trump administration tells hospitals to bypass CDC with COVID-19 data reporting
Hospitals will begin sending coronavirus patient information directly to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Hospitals will begin sending coronavirus patient information directly to the Department of Health and Human Services.
More than half of COVID-19 patients scanned in study show heart abnormalities, researchers say
The researchers said they were surprised to see so many COVID-19 patients with damage to their heart, and so many patients with severe dysfunction.
The researchers said they were surprised to see so many COVID-19 patients with damage to their heart, and so many patients with severe dysfunction.
Polk County schools delay in-person start date amid teachers' push to start strictly online
School board members with Polk County Schools voted to delay the start of the school year at Tuesday night's meeting despite teachers protesting outside the meeting and urging the district to begin the school year strictly online.
School board members with Polk County Schools voted to delay the start of the school year at Tuesday night's meeting despite teachers protesting outside the meeting and urging the district to begin the school year strictly online.
CDC says face coverings likely stopped spread of COVID-19 by 2 infected hair stylists to 139 clients
The initial exposure occurred in May in Springfield, Missouri.
The initial exposure occurred in May in Springfield, Missouri.
Tracking coronavirus: Florida has largest single-day jump in COVID-19 deaths yet, with 132 more reported
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