NFL heightens COVID-19 protocols amid rising cases, Thanksgiving
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.
Florida House backs move away from OSHA
With Republicans angry about a vaccination rule issued by the federal Occupational and Safety and Health Administration, the Florida House on Wednesday approved a proposal that could lead to the state taking over regulation of worker safety and health issues.
With Republicans angry about a vaccination rule issued by the federal Occupational and Safety and Health Administration, the Florida House on Wednesday approved a proposal that could lead to the state taking over regulation of worker safety and health issues.
US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in a year for 1st time, CDC says
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, topping deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia, CDC data shows.
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, topping deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia, CDC data shows.
State courts, Orange County government ease COVID restrictions in Florida
A local government and courts in Florida are easing up on COVID-19 restrictions as the state’s virus caseload has declined in recent weeks.
A local government and courts in Florida are easing up on COVID-19 restrictions as the state’s virus caseload has declined in recent weeks.
Michigan, Minnesota report COVID-19 surge not seen in months
Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota are reporting a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months. Beds are filling with unvaccinated people, and health care providers are warning that staff are being worn down by yet another surge.
Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota are reporting a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months. Beds are filling with unvaccinated people, and health care providers are warning that staff are being worn down by yet another surge.
CDC panel set to discuss expanding COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility Friday
An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available as early as this weekend.
An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available as early as this weekend.
Biden's vaccine mandate for health care workers challenged by 2nd lawsuit
A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
Navy sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine will be discharged, face other administrative actions
U.S. Navy sailors who refuse to comply with the coronavirus vaccine mandate will be discharged from the service and could also lose education benefits, bonuses and incentive pay. The Navy has reportedly not approved any religious exemption requests.
U.S. Navy sailors who refuse to comply with the coronavirus vaccine mandate will be discharged from the service and could also lose education benefits, bonuses and incentive pay. The Navy has reportedly not approved any religious exemption requests.
Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Face masks no longer required for Orange County employees
The CDC has lowered the designation for the county's transmission rate from substantial to moderate.
The CDC has lowered the designation for the county's transmission rate from substantial to moderate.
Pfizer signs deal to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
COVID-19 cases in US jumped 26% over last 3 weeks, CDC data shows
Cases tapered off after the delta variant surged this summer, but newly rising cases could be a worrisome sign of what’s ahead this winter.
Cases tapered off after the delta variant surged this summer, but newly rising cases could be a worrisome sign of what’s ahead this winter.
Florida lawmakers begin special session on COVID-19 mandates
The special session comes after an Orange County battalion chief said he was let go for not writing up firefighters who did not get vaccinated.
The special session comes after an Orange County battalion chief said he was let go for not writing up firefighters who did not get vaccinated.
Democrats ask Biden to require vaccines, negative COVID-19 test for domestic flights
Lawmakers hope to have this implemented ahead of the holiday season to reduce the chances of America suffering another brutal winter surge.
Lawmakers hope to have this implemented ahead of the holiday season to reduce the chances of America suffering another brutal winter surge.
Wyoming girl, teddy bear reunited after year-long separation during Glacier National Park trip
Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.
Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.
Dutch government orders 3-week partial lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases
Caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced a three-week partial lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases in the Netherlands.
Caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced a three-week partial lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases in the Netherlands.
Retailers expect holiday shopping boost
The state’s retailers are expecting record sales this holiday season, with increases of about 10 percent over 2020, according to the Florida Retail Federation. The industry group said the average consumer is expected to spend $998 on gifts over the next month and a half.
The state’s retailers are expecting record sales this holiday season, with increases of about 10 percent over 2020, according to the Florida Retail Federation. The industry group said the average consumer is expected to spend $998 on gifts over the next month and a half.
FDA recalls 2.2 million at-home coronavirus tests due to false positives
About 660,000 of the 2.2 million tests being recalled have already been used
About 660,000 of the 2.2 million tests being recalled have already been used
COVID-19 hot spots in parts of US serve as warning sign for upcoming winter
The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North.
The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North.
Port Canaveral CEO delivers State of the Port address
In his State of the Port address, Murray made no bones about this past year being a tough one for the port. “17 months without cruise revenue in this port is horrific,” he said, “but we got though it! And that's the important part.”
In his State of the Port address, Murray made no bones about this past year being a tough one for the port. “17 months without cruise revenue in this port is horrific,” he said, “but we got though it! And that's the important part.”