Facing liquidation, Miami Air charter crews plead for federal assistance
The coronavirus pandemic is causing turbulent times for a Miami-based charter airline company that could be grounded permanently if it’s denied federal assistance. Flight attendantsRead More
Universal CityWalk reopening for limited operations on Thursday
Universal Orlando’s CityWalk is reopening on a limited basis, the resort announced. Universal Orlando announced that starting Thursday, select CityWalk venues will reopen from 4Read More
Pelosi unveils $3 trillion coronavirus aid package with more stimulus payments, hazard pay for essential workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a more than $3 trillion coronavirus aid package Tuesday, providing nearly $1 trillion in aid for states,Read More
Broward, Miami-Dade officials coordinating efforts to potentially reopen on Monday, pending governor’s approval
Officials in Broward and Miami-Dade counties are coordinating efforts to potentially reopen the county on Monday, pending approval from the governor. Officials from both countiesRead More
Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases top 41,900 as deaths near 1,800
There are now more than 41,900 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 1,779 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Tuesday, the Florida Department ofRead More
Miami Lakes law group buys, donates N95 masks to Miami-Dade Police
Members of the community came together to buy and donate N95 masks to first responders nearly a month after nearly one million masks were seizedRead More
Service plazas along Florida’s Turnpike resume food service
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Service plazas along Florida’s Turnpike have resumed food services, but the three in South Florida are only offering takeout orders.Read More
US gives ‘up to 1,000’ ventilators to South Africa for virus
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The U.S. government is donating “up to 1,000” ventilators to South Africa to help the country respond to COVID-19 as the TrumpRead More
Fauci warns of ‘suffering and death’ if US reopens too soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, warned bluntly Tuesday of “really serious” consequences of suffering, death and deeper economicRead More
Telethon raises $115M for New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Fey shed tears after announcing that more than $115 million was raised toward supporting New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19 duringRead More