Gov. Ron DeSantis vows to keep state open as cases surge

DeSantis held the news conference amid increasing questions about the surge in cases and just hours after state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried accused him of acting “recklessly.”

Some pubs closing temporarily as Florida virus cases rise

Some Florida bars and restaurants are temporarily closing their doors after being back open for just a few weeks because workers or patrons have tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Three St. Petersburg bars close after employees test positive for COVID-19

The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

Governor DeSantis announces plan to reopen schools at full capacity in the fall

By August, the traditional start of the academic year, Governor DeSantis wants to have schools reopen at full capacity for students to learn in a safe environment.

'Tell them to stay closed': PETA protests outside of SeaWorld Orlando upon reopening

PETA was protesting outside of SeaWorld Orlando upon reopening on Thursday and people were holding signs that read 'honk if you know SeaWorld kills' and 'SeaWorld: Where dolphins are locked down for life.'

Walt Disney World Resort to host all 26 MLS teams on July 8

The tournament, which will be played without fans in attendance, provides a compelling way for MLS to resume its 25th season.

Disney World releases safety guidelines for hotels ahead of reopening

Disney will begin to reopen select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground starting on June 22. The parks will officially begin reopening in July. 

Orange County to accept 20,000 stimulus applications Tuesday

There are lots of stressed out people in Orange County who tried to apply for financial assistance through the new Orange CARES for residents program on Monday.

Miami to reopen beaches, end curfew after protests

Miami-Dade County beaches that have been closed because of the coronavirus pandemic are set to reopen more than a week after their previous reopening date was pushed back by protests against police brutality.