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A freeze warning and a frost advisory in effect for 19 regions in the area

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A freeze warning and a frost advisory in effect for 19 regions in the area

MASK MANDATE


Disney World drops all mask mandates

Disney World has dropped all mask mandates, according to its website on Tuesday.

Federal judge voids mask mandate on planes, public transit

A U.S. District Court judge in Florida ruled that the mask mandate exceeds the CDC's authority.

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Suspicious item spurs evacuation at Boston's Logan airport, turns out to be a PlayStation

Police said the suspicious device was a PlayStation console in "a degraded condition."

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Suspicious item spurs evacuation at Boston's Logan airport, turns out to be a PlayStation

Police said the suspicious device was a PlayStation console in "a degraded condition."

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Do I still need to wear a mask on a plane?

After the last couple years of living through a global pandemic, it seems as though most of us are itching to get in some good travel time.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker endorses Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia in secretary of stateโ€™s race

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia for Secretary of State.

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Police investigate shooting in Steger that left man dead, his mother injured

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Crete man, along with the wounding of his mother and family dog.

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Struck by two vehicles, Hobart pedestrian killed

The first motorist told police the second driver didnโ€™t stop and continued north on Indiana 51 toward Lake Station.

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Weather โ€˜roller coasterโ€™ brings ice jam on Kankakee River and potential weekend snow drifting to the Chicago area

The snow from Thursdayโ€™s storm totaled 2.9 inches at Oโ€™Hare, 3.8 inches at Midway and 4.1 inches in the southwest suburbs. Most places in the Chicago area saw 2 to 5 inches of snow, and areas south of Interstate 80 experienced up to 9 inches.

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U.S. Rep. Jesus โ€˜Chuyโ€™ Garcia backs state Rep. Delia Ramirezโ€™s bid for Congress; Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso gets high-profile backing in GOP race for 6th district seat

As expected, U.S. Rep. Jesus โ€œChuyโ€ Garcia has endorsed state Rep. Delia Ramirez in the newly drawn 3rd Congressional District.

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Chicagoโ€™s top doctor hints the city mask mandate could end when the state drops its rule on Feb. 28

A decision is expected next week on whether the mandate will lift this month, Dr. Allison Arwady said.

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UIC can play in Horizon League championships now after the conference restores the Flamesโ€™ eligibility

The University of Illinois at Chicago will get to compete in winter and spring conference championships after the Horizon Leagueโ€™s Board of Directors voted to restore the Flamesโ€™ eligibility on Tuesday.

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Judge reinforces there wonโ€™t be any mask mandates in Duval schools

A judge reinforced Thursday there will not be any mask mandates in public schools in Duval County.

Mask mandate goes into effect for unvaccinated workers Monday

Starting Monday, unvaccinated employees at big companies will be expected to wear masks to work.

Duval school board puts mask decision on hold due to 3 pending lawsuits

There was no change made to the mask mandate policy for Duval County Schools on Monday.

Fried calls on WH to stop Florida from withholding funds from school districts with mask mandates

On Friday, Florida Agriculture Commission Fried called on the White House to continue backfilling school district budgets to make up for financial sanctions about to be imposed by the commissioner of education.

Florida Ag Commissionerโ€™s analysis of school COVID-19 cases suggests mask mandates work

The data complied by Nikki Fried comes from 33 local school district dashboards.

Duval school board to hold special meeting on mask policy

The Duval County School Board on Tuesday decided to have a special meeting next Monday to see if it plans on changing the school districtโ€™s mask policy in the future.

As DeSantis pressures school districts on COVID-19 policy, Biden administration replaces withheld state funds

In its latest emergency rule issued Wednesday, the Florida Department of Education renewed pressure on local school boards to refrain from mandating face masks without a parental option to opt-out, something at least 10 school districts have done anyway.

How I got a school mask mandate in my rural West Virginia community

Knowing a mask mandate was the only feasible way to keep classes in-person and our son safe, I reached out to the one parent-acquaintance I had in our school district who understood the covid-19 pandemic like I did. The movement grew from there.

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Districts keep mask mandates, even with ban back in force

The state's mandate ban is in effect, but some school districts with mandates say they're not changing their policies.

Duval school bus driver says 2 coworkers have died after contracting COVID-19

On Tuesday, students at Duval County Public Schools will be asked to wear a face covering.

No turning back: Florida counties will not return to mask mandates, even as others do

An executive order put in place by Governor Ron DeSantis banning local government from requiring masks will not be repealed, even as hospitals teeter on the edge of capacity for COVID-19 patients.

Texas lifts mask mandate and allows businesses to fully reopen

Texas lifts mask mandate and allows businesses to fully reopen Texas is back in business after occupancy limits and mask mandates were lifted, despite warnings by health officials. Janet Shamlian reports.

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Congresswoman: โ€˜Florida is ground zero for UK variantโ€™

variant,โ€ could lead to a โ€œrapid riseโ€ in COVID-19 cases and become the dominant strain in the United States by March. On Wednesday, health officials with the University of Florida spoke about the variant cases in Florida. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said she wants Gov. โ€œSo far one in nine Americans have been vaccinated and weโ€™re on track to have half the nation vaccinated by the end of this spring,โ€ Wasserman Schultz said. AdWasserman Schultz said Florida is ground zero for the U.K. variant and said there has been a lack of transparency by DeSantis.

President Biden signs โ€˜100 days mask challenge,โ€™ mandating masks in federal buildings

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ In one of his first acts as President, Joe Biden signed an executive order, requiring masks on federal property. RELATED: Read the full mandate hereThe Presidentโ€™ canโ€™t force cities and states to impose mask mandates, but can control what happens on federal property. President Biden signed his first executive order, called the โ€œ100 days masking challenge.โ€ It directs federal agencies to comply with C-D-C guidelines on mask-wearing and physical distancing and it applies to federal buildings, federal lands. When it comes to military bases, the executive order would be a major change. In our region, the local areas that are not under a mask mandate, nearly everywhere except Jacksonville, are most likely to notice changes.

Mask mandate gaining bipartisan support in Florida

The newest wave of infections is reigniting calls for a statewide mask mandate in Florida and the idea is now garnering bipartisan support. State Rep. Mike Caruso, R-Delray Beach, has joined with Democrats who have been calling for a mandate since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Ron DeSantis to issue a statewide mask mandate back in June. Tampaโ€™s โ€œChoose Your Maskโ€ campaign is pushing a flier that implies the choice between wearing a face mask or ventilator. Rep. Caruso has said he intends to push his fellow Republicans to enact a statewide mask mandate in the 2021 session, but a legislative mask mandate would have to survive the governorโ€™s veto pen.

Fernandina Beach extends mask mandate through Dec. 6

The Fernandina Beach City Commission on Wednesday voted to extend its mask mandate through Dec. 6. That means everyone over the age of 6 must continue wearing a face mask or face covering while in public indoor spaces, including employees and customers at businesses within city limits. There are, however, exceptions for certain cases such as people dining at a restaurant or a patient visiting the dentist. The order does not apply to first responders and other public safety personnel. In September, the Nassau County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to halt its own countywide mask mandate, except within county buildings.

Mayor extends Jacksonville mask mandate for 30 days

Executive order remains in force through Nov. 26If you need help with WJXTโ€™s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

Mayor extends Jacksonville mask mandate for 30 days

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Jacksonvilleโ€™s mask mandate due to expire Tuesday has been extended through Thanksgiving, according to city officials. It must be renewed every 30 days by Mayor Lenny Curry or it will expire. Iโ€™m just going to back away ... and give you my 6 feet," Scott told him. Jacksonville Dr. Sunil Joshi said that with flu season here, this would have been the worst time to end the mask mandate. He said for those with โ€œmask fatigueโ€ -- wearing a mask could help ensure good hospital treatment for other emergencies.

Fernandina Beach extends its mask mandate

The Fernandina Beach City Commission voted Tuesday to extend its mask mandate another month, even as Nassau County officials have lifted a similar mandate. That means everyone over the age of 6 must continue wearing a face mask or face covering while in public indoor spaces, including employees and customers at businesses within city limits. RELATED: Nassau County commissioners vote to lift mask mandateThere are, however, exceptions for certain cases such as people dining at a restaurant or a patient visiting the dentist. The cityโ€™s extension comes two weeks after the Nassau County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to halt its own countywide mask mandate, except within county buildings. Notably, the board left the door open to bringing back the mask mandate in the event that COVID-19 cases spike.

Winn-Dixieโ€™s mask requirement is now in effect

Winn-Dixieโ€™s mask requirement is now in effectPublished: July 27, 2020, 6:14 pmStarting Monday, customers heading to Winn-Dixie will be required to wear a face covering if heading into a store.

Florida representative announces lawsuit over Jacksonville mask mandate

Florida representative announces lawsuit over Jacksonville mask mandatePublished: July 6, 2020, 5:38 pmAnthony Sabatini, a Republican member of the Florida Legislature, announced Monday morning that he has filed a lawsuit against the City of Jacksonville over the recently implemented mask mandate.

Florida representative announces lawsuit over Jacksonville mask mandate

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Anthony Sabatini, a Republican member of the Florida Legislature, announced Monday morning that he has filed a lawsuit against the City of Jacksonville over the recently implemented mask mandate. Sabatini on Twitter said the lawsuit was filed on behalf of a small business owner for โ€œunlawfullyโ€ mandating through proclimation that anyone in a public space must wear a face mask. He has similar lawsuits in St. Johns County, Hillsborough County and Orange County. Jacksonville has become a focus for the face mask debate as officials prepare to host the Republican National Convention in August, an event expected to attract thousands of people. The nonpartisan group has been raising money on GoFundMe so it can file a lawsuit against Duval County to nullify Mayor Lenny Curryโ€™s mask mandate.

Councilman who battled COVID-19 says mask mandate โ€˜a good first stepโ€™

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Less than 48 hours into Jacksonvilleโ€™s mask mandate, City Council President Tommy Hazouri convened an emergency City Council meeting to ask questions of Mayor Lenny Curry and other Jacksonville leaders. The mayor, who was noticeably absent during a Monday news briefing announcing Executive Proclamation 2020-005, addressed City Council from where he is spending scheduled vacation time with his family. Newby said the ordinance is โ€œa good first step.โ€As the ordinance stands now, masks are required indoors when a person cannot social distance. In restaurants, customers are required to wear a mask into the restaurant unless seated at a table to eat. Residents werenโ€™t given any more direction on compliance with the mandate other than city leaders asking residents to โ€œdo the right thing.โ€

Nassau County commissioners approve mask mandate

After consulting with the director of the Nassau County Health Department, commissioners reviewed the mask requirement of Martin County but postponed a vote on the issue, saying they needed more time to make a decision. County Manager Mike Mullin questioned how, without a mandatory mask mandate, businesses can keep their employees and customers safe from people from the public who come in not wearing masks. Earlier this week, a St. Johns County commissioner added a discussion of a mask mandate to their special meeting on Tuesday. Last Friday, the city of St. Augustine passed a mask mandate for inside buildings open to the public where people cannot socially distance. As of late, Nassau County has increased its measures to enforce coronavirus precautions.

No mask mandate for St. Johns County

Commissioners vote to extend local state of emergency for another weekIf you need help with WJXTโ€™s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

St. Johns County to discuss mask mandate this morning

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. St. Johns County could be the next in Northeast Florida to require masks due to the spread of the coronavirus. Neighboring Duval County put a mask mandate in effect Monday evening, following a string of record, or near-record days of new coronavirus cases. St. Johns County is also struggling to keep its number of cases down. According to state date, St Johns has a positivity rate of 10-percent. The mandate is expected to be brought up by Commissioner Henry Dean.

Nationโ€™s oldest city becomes first in Northeast Florida to require masks

In response to the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in Florida and in St. Johns County, City Manager John Regan prepared the resolution and requested the emergency City Commission meeting Friday morning. READ: Resolution by St. Augustine city manager and city attorneyRegan told the commission that several businesses have been forced to close because of the coronavirus and have asked the city to require masks and that more than 80% of 336 emails the city received supported the face-covering requirement. Matt Stevens, general manager of the St. Augustine Distillery, said every member of his staff wears a mask and they have handed them out to visitors all along. If youโ€™re older or for sick people -- itโ€™s more important for sick people,โ€ said Cheyenne, who was visiting St. Augustine from Franklin, Georgia. Read Lauren Vernoโ€™s Trust Index story to learn whatโ€™s real and whatโ€™s not about the benefits of wearing face masks.

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