Millions of Americans to receive stimulus checks Wednesday
Most Americans can expect to see a payment of $1,200 and up -- but experts say we're more likely to fall victim to scammers trying to steal our money.
Most Americans can expect to see a payment of $1,200 and up -- but experts say we're more likely to fall victim to scammers trying to steal our money.
Florida teacher union pushes Governor DeSantis to keep schools closed for the rest of the semester
DeSantis suggested last week that he was considering reopening schools next month because children have little risk of dying from the disease, drawing criticism that such a move would endanger staff members and parents who are older or have health problems.
DeSantis suggested last week that he was considering reopening schools next month because children have little risk of dying from the disease, drawing criticism that such a move would endanger staff members and parents who are older or have health problems.
Woman with Down syndrome surprised with car parade on 21st birthday
COVID-19 wasn't stopping a group of friends and family from celebrating a woman's 21st birthday.
COVID-19 wasn't stopping a group of friends and family from celebrating a woman's 21st birthday.
Global coronavirus cases top 2 million, according to Johns Hopkins
At least 2 million people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins.
At least 2 million people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins.
Publix dedicating special shopping hours for healthcare workers, first responders
"This change in hours will begin April 16 and continue until further notice. Publix Pharmacy will also be open during these times," Publix said in press release.
"This change in hours will begin April 16 and continue until further notice. Publix Pharmacy will also be open during these times," Publix said in press release.
Deputies: Sebring man threatened mass shooting at Publix; upset people weren't wearing masks
Highlands County deputies said they arrested a 62-year-old man after he wrote in a Facebook post threatening a massing shooting at a Publix.
Highlands County deputies said they arrested a 62-year-old man after he wrote in a Facebook post threatening a massing shooting at a Publix.
With a big smile on his face, Bradenton's boy birthday becomes extra special with surprise drive-by parade
A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.
A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.
Drive-thru coronavirus testing site opens at Mall at Millenia in Orlando on Wednesday
The tests will be available to anyone who meets the criteria.
The tests will be available to anyone who meets the criteria.
Central Florida woman withdrawing part of coronavirus stimulus payment finds $8.5 million in bank account
The woman said she was withdrawing money from an ATM at a Sanford Wawa when she spotted the account's balance at $8.5 million.
The woman said she was withdrawing money from an ATM at a Sanford Wawa when she spotted the account's balance at $8.5 million.
Some still vulnerable to eviction despite executive order
A couple is breathing a sigh of relief after being on the brink of eviction. While an executive order has been signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis banning such evictions, some remain vulnerable.
A couple is breathing a sigh of relief after being on the brink of eviction. While an executive order has been signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis banning such evictions, some remain vulnerable.
Brevard County businesses donate hundreds of meals for Palm Bay Hospital staff
Siggy’s, An American Bar, Yellow Dog Café and Family Tradition Café are all places healthcare workers usually enjoy outside of work.
Siggy’s, An American Bar, Yellow Dog Café and Family Tradition Café are all places healthcare workers usually enjoy outside of work.
OUC allocates $12.1 million to provide relief to customers during COVID-19 pandemic
OUC on Tuesday announced discounted power bills for the month of May, as a means of providing financial relief during the economic downturn brought about by the coronavirus outbreak.
OUC on Tuesday announced discounted power bills for the month of May, as a means of providing financial relief during the economic downturn brought about by the coronavirus outbreak.
Protecting your stimulus money from hackers
Coronavirus stimulus money is arriving in bank accounts around the country, but hackers are trying to grab it. Experts warn of phishing emails or phone calls soliciting personal information.
Coronavirus stimulus money is arriving in bank accounts around the country, but hackers are trying to grab it. Experts warn of phishing emails or phone calls soliciting personal information.
Sheriff: Drug suspect committed murder 1 day after being released from jail in coronavirus purge
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.
Brevard County nurses travel to Massachusetts to help with COVID-19 outbreak
A team of 15 nurses from Rockledge Regional Medical Center have traveled to Morton Hospital in the Boston area to assist in the care of COVID-19 patients.
A team of 15 nurses from Rockledge Regional Medical Center have traveled to Morton Hospital in the Boston area to assist in the care of COVID-19 patients.
Doctor and husband perform balcony violin concert for neighbors shut in amid COVID-19 lockdowns
A U.K. couple lifted spirits in their local neighborhood when they serenaded the entire street with a violin concert amid the pandemic lockdown.
A U.K. couple lifted spirits in their local neighborhood when they serenaded the entire street with a violin concert amid the pandemic lockdown.
DOJ sides with Mississippi church after congregants were fined for attending drive-in service
The DOJ released a statement of interest in support of Temple Baptist Church in Greenvillle, Miss., which has filed a lawsuit against the local police department, saying that the city of Greenville wrongfully targeted religious services.
The DOJ released a statement of interest in support of Temple Baptist Church in Greenvillle, Miss., which has filed a lawsuit against the local police department, saying that the city of Greenville wrongfully targeted religious services.
Drug commonly used for lice & parasitic infections could potentially treat COVID-19, researchers say
Researchers at an Australian university found that an anti-parasitic drug was able to eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the disease that creates COVID-19, within 48 hours.
Researchers at an Australian university found that an anti-parasitic drug was able to eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the disease that creates COVID-19, within 48 hours.
Yosemite National Park sees abundance of wildlife as coronavirus keeps tourists away
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
New Trump panel to explore path to reopening US economy
Another team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday, has begun meeting behind closed doors in the West Wing. Its mission is another matter paramount to President Donald Trump: how to begin reopening the American economy.
Another team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday, has begun meeting behind closed doors in the West Wing. Its mission is another matter paramount to President Donald Trump: how to begin reopening the American economy.