Universal Orlando to reopen parks on June 5

Universal Orlando has announced a reopening date for its parks after being forced to close for months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The theme parkRead More

DeSantis: Florida summer camps can open without restrictions

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday during a news conference in Jacksonville that summer camps and youth activities can openRead More

Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases top 49,400 as deaths near 2,200

There are now more than 49,400 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,190 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Friday, the Florida Department ofRead More

Will COVID-19 keep Florida spectators from astronaut launch?

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — In ordinary times, the beaches and roads along Florida’s Space Coast would be packed with hundreds of thousands of spectators, eagerRead More

State employee speaks out about what’s behind delays in Florida’s unemployment system

A state employee describes a system that’s completely overwhelmed, and he says the paper applications are especially problematic. The Nightteam’s Brian Entin has this exclusiveRead More

Mucarsel-Powell self-isolating after possible COVID-19 exposure in Fla. Keys

TAVERNIER, Fla. (WSVN) — U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is self-isolating after possible exposure to COVID-19 in the Florida Keys. The Florida congresswoman visited the CrystalRead More

Data breach hits Florida unemployment system

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Some Florida residents who have made unemployment claims may have had personal data stolen, officials said Thursday. The Florida Department ofRead More

Universal Orlando proposes phased reopening for early June, subject to approval

Universal Orlando has presented a reopening proposal that, if approved, could see the resort reopening in June. According to Fox 35, the proposal was madeRead More

Turtle nesting season off to strong start on Florida beaches

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s turtle nesting season is off to a strong start, wildlife officials said. The University of Central Florida’s Marine Turtle ResearchRead More

Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases top 48,600 as deaths eclipse 2,100

There are now more than 48,600 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,144 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Thursday, the Florida Department ofRead More