'Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party' canceled amid coronavirus concerns, Disney says
They also announced that Disney H2O Glow Nights, a nighttime event at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, will also not take place for the remainder of 2020.
They also announced that Disney H2O Glow Nights, a nighttime event at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, will also not take place for the remainder of 2020.
Many fatigued despite rising COVID-19 cases, expert encourages people to stick to safety routine
Dr. Amanda Koontz, an associate professor in the sociology department at the University of Central Florida, explained that "at first when you’re heightened, then you’re vigilant. Right? You’re vigilant, you’re looking out and it’s helpful and yet it does wear you down."
Dr. Amanda Koontz, an associate professor in the sociology department at the University of Central Florida, explained that "at first when you’re heightened, then you’re vigilant. Right? You’re vigilant, you’re looking out and it’s helpful and yet it does wear you down."
Governor DeSantis suggests closing Florida schools during elections
The officials had asked the governor to allow counties the option of starting voting sooner so they could begin counting absentee ballots earlier — a crucial request, elections officers said, because of the heightened interest in voting by mail to avoid Election Day crowds and exposure to the virus.
The officials had asked the governor to allow counties the option of starting voting sooner so they could begin counting absentee ballots earlier — a crucial request, elections officers said, because of the heightened interest in voting by mail to avoid Election Day crowds and exposure to the virus.
Tracking coronavirus: Florida shatters daily reported record with increase of more than 3,200 cases
FOX 35 is keeping you updated with the latest on the pandemic.
FOX 35 is keeping you updated with the latest on the pandemic.
Florida lawmakers call for stricter enforcement after surge in COVID-19 cases
Many of the new cases have been back to bars and events during Memorial Day weekend, health officials said.
Many of the new cases have been back to bars and events during Memorial Day weekend, health officials said.
US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.
AMC Theatres announces it will resume operations beginning July 15
There were previous concerns regarding the fiscal health of the movie theater behemoth amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
There were previous concerns regarding the fiscal health of the movie theater behemoth amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indianapolis couple separated by COVID-19 reunited after weeks apart
An Indianapolis husband and wife married for 67 years were finally reunited after five weeks apart – their longest ever separation – while the wife battled COVID-19, local media reported.
An Indianapolis husband and wife married for 67 years were finally reunited after five weeks apart – their longest ever separation – while the wife battled COVID-19, local media reported.
18th California prisoner dies of COVID-19
As a result of a lawsuit, the CDCR has agreed to release up to 3,500 more prisoners who have six months or less to serve on their sentences to be let go in order to reduce overcrowding.
As a result of a lawsuit, the CDCR has agreed to release up to 3,500 more prisoners who have six months or less to serve on their sentences to be let go in order to reduce overcrowding.
Hong Kong Disneyland reopens amid COVID-19 pandemic
The park was able to reopen after a drop in coronavirus cases.
The park was able to reopen after a drop in coronavirus cases.
McDonald’s plans to hire 260,000 workers this summer
The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.
The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
'Adapt or die' -- Restaurants find ways to evolve amid coronavirus
The virus has decimated the restaurant industry, leaving millions unemployed and shuttering countless spots for good. Many dine-in restaurants have turned to delivery or takeout. Some have become food banks or trading posts.
The virus has decimated the restaurant industry, leaving millions unemployed and shuttering countless spots for good. Many dine-in restaurants have turned to delivery or takeout. Some have become food banks or trading posts.
Coronavirus pandemic gives businesses lessons in survival, innovation
The pandemic is prompting business owners to find innovative ways to keep afloat.
The pandemic is prompting business owners to find innovative ways to keep afloat.
Televangelist Jim Bakker sued by second state over coronavirus treatment claims
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed the lawsuit in Arkansas against Bakker and Morningside Church Productions, just three months after the state of Missouri filed a similar lawsuit.
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed the lawsuit in Arkansas against Bakker and Morningside Church Productions, just three months after the state of Missouri filed a similar lawsuit.
Health officials say pets can catch COVID-19 from humans, advise social distancing
The FDA advises that you avoid dog parks and public places. They also said to keep your dogs on a leash and keep cats indoors.
The FDA advises that you avoid dog parks and public places. They also said to keep your dogs on a leash and keep cats indoors.
83-year-old going home after spending 74 days at a Florida hospital because of coronavirus, family says
83-year-old Lorenzo is going home after spending 74 days in a Miami hospital.
83-year-old Lorenzo is going home after spending 74 days in a Miami hospital.
Central Florida zipcode becomes hotbed of new COVID-19 cases, majority are young people, officials report
Seminole County gave FOX 35 Orlando countywide numbers, showing that 91 people tested positive for COVID-19 in May. So far in June, 254 people new people have tested positive for the virus.
Seminole County gave FOX 35 Orlando countywide numbers, showing that 91 people tested positive for COVID-19 in May. So far in June, 254 people new people have tested positive for the virus.
Seminole County schools cut back graduation ceremonies, cancel senior dances amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Schools were hoping to hold graduation ceremonies at high school football stadiums in July but the district is now moving them inside.
Schools were hoping to hold graduation ceremonies at high school football stadiums in July but the district is now moving them inside.
Is the mask mandate in Osceola County actually curbing COVID-19 cases?
Osceola County -- who has a mask mandate -- has a coronavirus positivity rate of 4.5 percent, compared to Orange County's 3.6 percent -- who does not have a mask mandate.
Osceola County -- who has a mask mandate -- has a coronavirus positivity rate of 4.5 percent, compared to Orange County's 3.6 percent -- who does not have a mask mandate.