Firefighter encourages reading during COVID-19 quarantine

A father and fireman reads with his daughter to encourage kids stuck in quarantine to continue learning despite being out of school.

White House rejects reports that Pence is self-isolating after coronavirus exposure

The White House rejected reports that Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating away from the White House after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at the office.

Central Florida families celebrate Mother's Day despite coronavirus worries

22 businesses were doing outside sales and seating during the Mothers’ Day weekend in downtown Winter Park. Managers said business was good.

Crowds led Florida city to close beaches one week after reopening

A Florida city closed its beaches because officials said visitors were not practicing social distancing and could have contributed to the spread of the new coronavirus.

8-year-old cancer patient becomes honorary Pasco County firefighter on birthday

Approximately 400 firetrucks, motorcycles and cars spent an hour driving by David Castle’s house on Sunday to wish him a happy 8th birthday and witness him being recognized as an honorary Pasco County firefighter.

Distinct possibility: ‘Temporary’ layoffs may be permanent

Call it realism or pessimism, but more employers are coming to a reluctant conclusion: Many of the employees they’ve had to lay off in the face of the coronavirus pandemic might not be returning to their old jobs anytime soon.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis extends state of emergency for 60 more days

The state of emergency allows the Governor to broaden his powers, including allowing him to deploy National Guard troops if necessary, utilize out-of-state medical personnel, and swiftly purchase any necessary supplies.

Unemployment 'could be' nearing Great Depression levels: Mnuchin

More than a decade of job gains were erased in April; the stunning job losses are more than double what the U.S. saw during the 2008 financial crisis.

Guy Fieri raised more than $20 million as part of relief fund for restaurant employees impacted by coronavirus

In less than two months – the amount of time most restaurants across the country have been forced to close due to shelter-in-place mandates – Fieri has managed to raise more than $20 million for out-of-work restaurant employees.

Florida barbershops, salons to reopen on Monday after coronavirus shutdowns

The businesses that reopen must practice appropriate social distancing and precautionary measures that are outlined by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. 

Georgia reports lowest number of COVID patients in a month

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Saturday that the state had the lowest number of hospitalized coronavirus patients it has seen in just over a month.