Mixed messaging on masks in schools
With just weeks to go before children return to school, a debate is brewing on how that should look. The American Academy of Pediatrics says all students older than two and all school staff should wear masks. There's an uptick in cases in virtually all the states in the United States, and for that reason, they want to go the extra mile to make sure that children are protected. This runs counter to the latest guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With just weeks to go before children return to school, a debate is brewing on how that should look. The American Academy of Pediatrics says all students older than two and all school staff should wear masks. There's an uptick in cases in virtually all the states in the United States, and for that reason, they want to go the extra mile to make sure that children are protected. This runs counter to the latest guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Children reported missing from Florida Panhandle found following Statewide Missing Child Alert
A 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl who were reported missing from Jackson County have been found safe. No additional details have been provided.
A 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl who were reported missing from Jackson County have been found safe. No additional details have been provided.
Florida man attacked by alligator while biking along nature trail
A cyclist was attacked by an alligator along a nature trail in Martin County, Florida on Monday.
A cyclist was attacked by an alligator along a nature trail in Martin County, Florida on Monday.
Rent prices on the rise in Florida
The cost of rent in Florida has increased more than any other place in the entire country. The company CoStar Group, Inc. says it has increased more than 15 percent since the beginning of this yea -- twice the national average.
The cost of rent in Florida has increased more than any other place in the entire country. The company CoStar Group, Inc. says it has increased more than 15 percent since the beginning of this yea -- twice the national average.
Preparing to go back to the classroom
Students across the country are soon going to be heading back to in-person classes, but with the pandemic still lingering, doctors suggest families take the time now to prepare students for what to expect with the next school year.
Students across the country are soon going to be heading back to in-person classes, but with the pandemic still lingering, doctors suggest families take the time now to prepare students for what to expect with the next school year.
Improving backyard pool safety
Drownings are the number one cause of accidental death for kids between the ages of one and four years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As with most aspects of our lives, technology is making some waves as to how we do things, including pool safety.
Drownings are the number one cause of accidental death for kids between the ages of one and four years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As with most aspects of our lives, technology is making some waves as to how we do things, including pool safety.
Law enforcement cracking down on speeders
State troopers are on the lookout for speeders. Florida, Georgia and three other states kicked off a speed enforcement campaign on Monday called Operation Southern Shield.
State troopers are on the lookout for speeders. Florida, Georgia and three other states kicked off a speed enforcement campaign on Monday called Operation Southern Shield.
Good Samaritans credited for saving man with Parkinson’s
Good Samaritans are credited with saving a man's life, according to his wife. Now she wants to express her gratitude.
Good Samaritans are credited with saving a man's life, according to his wife. Now she wants to express her gratitude.
White House: Florida accounts for 20% of new COVID-19 cases in U.S.
Florida is reporting over 45,600 new coronavirus cases since last week, a signal that COVID-19 cases are once again on the upward trend in the state.
Florida is reporting over 45,600 new coronavirus cases since last week, a signal that COVID-19 cases are once again on the upward trend in the state.
Oviedo girls softball champs finally get their trophies
After the Oviedo girls softball team won the State Babe Ruth Softball Championship, they were given gifts bags, unlike the boys team who received trophies.
After the Oviedo girls softball team won the State Babe Ruth Softball Championship, they were given gifts bags, unlike the boys team who received trophies.
USGS: Magnitude 3.9 'experimental explosion' reported near same site of Navy testing in June
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 3.9 “experimental explosion” approximately 187 miles east-northeast of Flagler Beach, Florida.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 3.9 “experimental explosion” approximately 187 miles east-northeast of Flagler Beach, Florida.
Magnitude 3.9 'experimental explosion' rattles Florida coast
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 3.9 "experimental explosion" approximately 187 miles east-northeast of Flagler Beach, Florida. The shock, detected on Friday afternoon, is near a location where the United States Navy conducted tests last month.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 3.9 "experimental explosion" approximately 187 miles east-northeast of Flagler Beach, Florida. The shock, detected on Friday afternoon, is near a location where the United States Navy conducted tests last month.
Lawsuit filed to recover fees charged to students during pandemic
College students have had a lot to deal with during the coronavirus pandemic. Many were charged fees by their colleges or universities for services that were cancelled because of the pandemic. Now a class action lawsuit filed by Law Offices of Morgan and Morgan on behalf of a Polk State College student claims all students should be reimbursed. The law firm has also filed suits against the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of South Florida.
College students have had a lot to deal with during the coronavirus pandemic. Many were charged fees by their colleges or universities for services that were cancelled because of the pandemic. Now a class action lawsuit filed by Law Offices of Morgan and Morgan on behalf of a Polk State College student claims all students should be reimbursed. The law firm has also filed suits against the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of South Florida.
Giants minor leaguer who attempted suicide last year joining front office
"Over the last year I've promoted self-love and self-care and the Giants are offering me the opportunity to transition to a role as a mental-health advocate," wrote San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson.
"Over the last year I've promoted self-love and self-care and the Giants are offering me the opportunity to transition to a role as a mental-health advocate," wrote San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson.
Doctors urge parents to act as Central Florida childhood immunization rates plummet
Orange County basic immunization rates for children under 2-years-old plummeted from 99.2% to 65%. Doctors urging for parents to get children caught up as soon as possible.
Orange County basic immunization rates for children under 2-years-old plummeted from 99.2% to 65%. Doctors urging for parents to get children caught up as soon as possible.
Baseball players confront unruly fans who allegedly poured beer on visiting team
Video shows baseball players confronting fans in the bleachers after they had allegedly poured beer on the visiting team.
Video shows baseball players confronting fans in the bleachers after they had allegedly poured beer on the visiting team.
‘Long COVID-19’: Study finds more than 200 symptoms associated with virus
A recent study published in the medical journal Lancet found more than 200 symptoms affecting 10 organ systems associated with the novel coronavirus.
A recent study published in the medical journal Lancet found more than 200 symptoms affecting 10 organ systems associated with the novel coronavirus.
Mom of teen paralyzed from trampoline injury knows her daughter will walk again: '100%, with all of my heart'
Pam Surano spoke with Fox News about her daughter's accident and road to recovery
Pam Surano spoke with Fox News about her daughter's accident and road to recovery
Report: Full-time minimum wage workers can only afford rent in 7% of US counties
A recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that full-time minimum-wage workers can’t afford rent in most areas of the U.S.
A recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that full-time minimum-wage workers can’t afford rent in most areas of the U.S.
'License to Drive' gives NASCAR fans chance to take laps on Daytona International Speedway
NASCAR fans are in for a really unique treat next week. On Wednesday, July 21, fans can show up in their own, street-legal vehicle and take a couple of laps on the most famous racetrack in the world. It's all for a good cause.
NASCAR fans are in for a really unique treat next week. On Wednesday, July 21, fans can show up in their own, street-legal vehicle and take a couple of laps on the most famous racetrack in the world. It's all for a good cause.