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

CVS opens 6 South Florida COVID-19 testing sites

Nearly a week after announcing COVID-19 testing sites were opening at CVS locations across Florida, the company added six South Florida sites to the list.Read More

NOAA forecasts above-average hurricane season, lists COVID-19 protocols

NOAA has issued its first forecast for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, and it’s expected to be above-average. The agency released its outlook, Thursday morning.Read More

New jobless claims in Florida stabilize week to week

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The number of Floridians who filed new unemployment claims last week remained almost unchanged from the previous week, suggesting some stabilizationRead More

Over 1,700 COVID-19 tests across Florida damaged in transit

The State Division of Emergency Management has reported more than 1,700 COVID-19 tests have been damaged in transit. Officials said the tests were from walk-upRead More