2 hours agoGov. DeSantis: New York City traveler who tested positive for COVID-19 intercepted in Jacksonville
12 hours agoEvidence debunks myth that Ponce de Leon discovered FloridaOf all the outlandish myths about Florida’s outlandish history, one of the most stubborn holds that Ponce de Leon discovered it in 1513 when he was searching for the Foun...
20 hours agoFlorida Gov. DeSantis orders arrivals from Louisiana into quarantineFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is ordering that anyone arriving in the state from Louisiana must self-quarantine because of the coronavirus pandemic.
20 hours agoGov. DeSantis wary of vacation rental proposalsGov. Ron DeSantis expressed concerns Monday about legislative proposals that would further prevent local governments from regulating short-term vacation rentals.
21 hours agoVacation rentals suspended in Florida under order from Gov. DeSantisGov. Ron DeSantis said he will issue an order barring companies like Airbnb from renting homes and rooms to vacationers for the next two weeks to further discourage visit...
23 hours agoInteractive map: Track Florida’s coronavirus casesWith the number of patients diagnosed with coronavirus eclipsing 2,000, there’s a way for Floridians to track the latest total of positive tests confirmed by the state.
1 day agoFlorida restaurants depending on stimulus for survivalSmall businesses would be able to rehire their employees for up to 10 weeks under the federal stimulus at no cost to the business.
1 day ago4 people dead on cruise ship bound for FloridaAt least four "older guests" have died on the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam, where two individuals have tested positive for the coronavirus, the cruise line said in...
1 day agoPolice look for new evidence in 1968 disappearance of Jax Beach boyJacksonville Beach police have reopened what is being called the oldest missing persons case in Florida in hopes of finding out what happened to a 3-year-old boy almost 5...
2 days agoDespite silence from state, feds, 2nd Jacksonville long-term care facility reports COVID-19 case
3 days agoQuestion mark on use of Medicaid for COVID-19 testingStates have been given authority to extend Medicaid to help pay the costs of COVID-19 testing for uninsured residents under a federal coronavirus relief measure passed la...
3 days agoFlorida contends with soaring unemployment claimsThe state fielded 224,000 calls last week to its reemployment hotline.
Florida prison employee tests positive for COVID-19A Central Florida prison employee has contracted the coronavirus, and three other staff members are self-isolating after coming into close contact with the infected worke...
Florida attorney general monitoring price gouging amid COVID-19 outbreakAs Floridians stock up on essential supplies to get through the coronavirus outbreak, there have been about 50 new reports of price gouging in just the past 24 hours.
Gov. DeSantis vows to crack down on travelers from ‘hot spots’Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said he is taking measures to prevent people from fleeing coronavirus “hotspots” and coming to Florida, where they could contribute to further...
Men accused of creating explosions to rob ATMs in 2 statesAuthorities say two men are facing federal charges in Florida for using small explosions to rob ATMs in the Tampa Bay area
Jacksonville & Clay patients among 3 new COVID-19 deaths in FloridaA Jacksonville patient and another in Clay County are among the latest casualties of COVID-19 as new data released Monday evening placed Florida’s death toll at 17.
Gov. DeSantis asks President Trump to declare major disaster as Florida responds to COVID-19Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday asked President Donald Trump to declare Florida’s response to COVID-19 a major disaster, according to a release from the Governor’s Office.
Acceptance of new concealed weapons license applications delayed during COVID-19To minimize exposure to COVID-19 and help protect visitors and employees, the Governor has recommended state offices be temporarily closed to the public from Thursday, Ma...
Gov. DeSantis allows local governments to meet remotelyThe order said it is “necessary and appropriate to take action to ensure that COVID-19 remains controlled”
Murray Hill Maple Street selling toilet paper, paper towels, family-sized meals and moreThe Murray Hill location is selling family-sized portions of easy to reheat items that can feed your family for several meals.
Walmart hiring 150,000 new workers and giving bonuses to current staff Due to the coronavirus outbreak, retail employees have been working long hours to keep stores stocked and functioning as consumers stock on food, cleaning products, and m...
Florida Sen. Rick Scott: ‘Get off the beach’Florida Sen. Rick Scott had a strong message Thursday for those packing the beaches in the state amid the coronavirus outbreak: "Get off the beach."
Gov. DeSantis plans to replicate Broward coronavirus response across FloridaMinutes after the Florida Legislature passed a $93 billion budget Thursday afternoon that included $3.8 million in funding for the state’s response to coronavirus, Gov. R...
Patient in Jacksonville dies from COVID-19 as Florida cases surge to 4321 new case of the new coronavirus was reported in Duval County and three new cases were reported in Alachua County
Florida’s largest medical association seeks telehealth payment mandates as coronavirus spreadsFlorida’s largest medical association is asking the state’s insurance commissioner to require insurance companies to reimburse health care providers the same rates for pr...
Gov. DeSantis looks to ease coronavirus-caused worker woesGov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that he is willing to waive some long-standing requirements that unemployed workers seek new jobs to be eligible for unemployment benefits...
Officials tell Florida Keys to close hotels, vacation rentals on SundayOfficials in Monroe County on Thursday announced plans to close lodging businesses in the Florida Keys on Sunday, citing the increased threat and concerns of COVID-19.
