Alcohol temporarily banned on beaches of Cocoa Beach

The Brevard County Emergency Management Office tweeted the announcement out on Friday morning.

Brevard County has first presumptive positive case of COVID-19

The Florida Department of Health has identified the first presumptive positive case of coronavirus in Brevard County, according to a statement released late Monday by Brevard County Board of Commissioners.

Beach businesses concerned about coronavirus
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Business across the state are taking a hit from coronavirus concerns, but it is especially difficult in beach communities that rely on tourists and day trippers. Still, the state is leaving it up to each city to decide whether to implement orders to close down.

Cruise lines announce suspensions of sailings in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line on Friday announced that they suspending cruising in the United States in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. This comes a day after Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises announced similar measures on Thursday.

Norwegian Cruise Lines suspend sailings through April 11
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Norwegian Cruise Lines has announced a suspension of sailings through April 11. One of those cruises was scheduled to depart from Port Canaveral on Friday, but passengers were asked to disembark. Disney and Royal Caribbean had already announced suspensions.

Princess Cruises stopping operations for 2 months
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The coronavirus is putting vacations on hold. Princess Cruises announced they are halting operations on all of their ships for two months.

Florida Tech moving to online classes March 23 in response to coronavirus

Florida Tech has announced it will join the ranks of public universities across the state and shift to online classes, starting Monday, March 23. 

Coronavirus impacting blood donations
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Blood banks in Central Florida and all over the country are seeing a decrease in donations. They say the coronavirus is very close to creating a blood shortage crisis.

Space Coast Honor Flight postponed due to coronavirus

It's a once in a lifetime trip for veterans visiting war memorials in Washington, D.C. with other men and women who have served this country.