Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando to present reopening plans on Wednesday

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced that Walt Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando will present their reopening plans at 10 a.m. on Wednesday to the task. 

State revenue takes a hit in April, grounded by coronavirus

State revenue was off $878.1 million in April from an earlier estimate as tourism and hospitality-related industries, along with car sales, were grounded by the coronavirus, according to economists.

Milk deliveries making a comeback due to COVID-19
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Due to people staying home because of the coronavirus pandemic, milk deliveries are making a comeback after a decades-long absence.

Rental companies selling cars at discounted prices following halt on travel amid COVID-19 lockdowns

As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns. 

Epidemiologists urge creation of ‘smart testing’ system in US to minimize climbing COVID-19 deaths

A report published on May 20 by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is calling for greater coordination by state and federal agencies in developing a more accessible and functional coronavirus testing infrastructure across the U.S.

Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat

Blood clots that can cause strokes, heart attacks and dangerous blockages in the legs and lungs are increasingly being found in COVID-19 patients, including some children.

Floridians could get 13 more weeks of unemployment under new federal program

PEUC provides up to 13 weeks of additional unemployment benefits to individuals who previously collected state or federal unemployment compensation (UC) but exhausted those benefits.

Study ranks best and worst states for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

A recent study conducted by researchers at Caring.com has ranked the best and worst states for seniors during the coronavirus crisis.

US company trials coronavirus vaccine candidate in Australia

A U.S. biotechnology company has begun injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.

Ewing out of hospital after being treated for COVID-19

Georgetown basketball coach and former NBA great Patrick Ewing has been released from the hospital and is recovering from COVID-19 at home, his son said Monday.

Central Florida business owners say some job candidates turning down work for unemployment benefits

As local restaurants are opening back up, some owners are having a hard time filling positions because their employees can make more money through unemployment benefits. The owners of WopHop's brewery and Appleton's Cafe say they've struggled to fill positions.

Election officials ask for changes to voting process amid coronavirus crisis

A new poll shows most Americans favor voting by mail. Now elections officials in Central Florida are discussing plans for the August Primary and General Election.

Amazon begins hiring for Deltona fulfillment center

Amazon is hiring for its massive distribution center in Deltona, and it's not even fished being built. The warehouse along the east Interstate 4 is slated to be a 1.4 million-square-foot complex.

Rats growing more aggressive, even eating each other during pandemic

The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants, and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.