The Florida Department of Health (DOH) has reported as of this morning 73,552 total COVID-19 cases and 2,925 deaths. This is up more than 2,500 cases and 48 deaths since Friday’s released data. Nearly 1.4 million tests have been performed to date, according to DOH data. When asked about theContinue Reading
Officials with the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) in Cebu City, Philippines reported the suicide of a coronavirus patient Tuesday. The 48-year-old male patient from Tres de Abril was admitted due to COVID-19 pneumonia on Monday and was staying in a room at the third level of theContinue Reading
Major League Soccer will be back on the field next month, announcing yesterday that a World Cup-style tournament featuring all 26 clubs will be played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World. “The opportunity to have all 26 clubs in a controlled environment enables usContinue Reading
A grand jury indicted Harvard professor and chemist Charles Lieber for lies to government officials over links to China, the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) and the Wuhan coronavirus. Lieber had a relationship with the Wuhan University of Technology while also chairing Harvard University’s Department of Chemistry. Defense Department investigators inquiredContinue Reading
The Wagon Wheel and Mustang Flea Markets are closing their doors permanently after being shuttered due to coronavirus, ending their business after 55 years. According to their Facebook page Wednesday afternoon, the organization stated, “It is with a heavy-heart that we share with you the news that we will not beContinue Reading
While the Confederate flag has long been a common sight at NASCAR races, particularly in the infield, polarizing minorities who see the flag as a symbol of racism and oppression, the practice will now come to an end. NASCAR events will no longer allow Confederate flags at its races, theContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health has reported more than 2,800 COVID-19 cases to date, including 91 deaths. As of last Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ full Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step Plan for Florida’s Recovery are in effect. Officials with the Hillsborough County Health Department urgeContinue Reading
David Lah, the Burmese Canadian controversial pastor who once said that those who genuinely believe in Christ would not contract the COVID-19 virus, only to be infected soon after, has his bail denied by the court after a hearing on June 3. The pastor defied national bans on large groupContinue Reading
The U.S. unemployment rate fell in May to 13.3% as some businesses reopened after the coronvirus lockdowns and stay at home orders were lifted. Workers were recalled and Friday’s report indicated that the economy added 2.5 million jobs last month, driving unemployment down from 14.7% in April. Stocks soared on theContinue Reading
During the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group meeting Thursday afternoon, Hillsborough Commissioner Sandy Murman discussed the recent in coronavirus cases as testing has risen during recent weeks. Murman warned that the George Floyd rallies and protests could further the spike, stating they “are like incubators for the virus.’’ “I’m pretty concerned,’’Continue Reading
NEWS TALK with Brandon & Bob debuted this week and Robert Herriman, editor-in-chief of Outbreak News Today broke down many of the key elements of the outbreak. Herriman gives an overview of various stats, some of the facts which are more clear than months and how the politicians have respondedContinue Reading
Gov. Ron DeSantisannounced Phase Two reopening in Florida amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reopening movie theaters, bars and casinos with limited capacity. There will still be 50% occupancy limits at those locales, he said. “Those have not been operating up to this point,” DeSantis said. “They now have a pathway toContinue Reading
After being closed for two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WonderWorks Orlando announces that it will be reopening on May 29, 2020. “We are ready to open our doors, it’s been a stressful time for us all and we hope to provide a fun family filled outlet for allContinue Reading
Floridians are increasingly concerned about the 2020 Hurricane Season and the coronavirus is one of the reasons why. According to a AAA survey – fielded last week – nearly a third (31%) of Floridians are more concerned about the 2020 Hurricane Season than they were last year. Two-of-five people (42%) say they are less likelyContinue Reading
Disney presented their reopening plan today during an Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force meeting, proposing a July 11 date for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a July 15 reopen date for Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Jim MacPhee, senior vice president of operations for Disney World presentedContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court’s office is now offering certified court documents online as part of their efforts to reduce the possible spread of the Chinese coronoavirus. Clerk Pat Frank says the move toward accommodating the digital age during the last decade proved to be another opportunity for constituents toContinue Reading
In the wake of Vice President Mike Pence’s visit across central Florida to meet with tourism officials Wednesday came a rebuke of reporters, journalists’ coverage of Florida’s response to the Wuhan Coronavirus and the false predictions in the media. “You’ve got a lot of people in your profession [journalists] whoContinue Reading
OPINION The Tampa Bay Times editorial board took aim at Gov. Ron DeSantis, circling the wagons around Rebekah Jones, calling the incident a “smear job by DeSantis’ office” to elevate Jones beyond her credentials and actual contributions. “Gov. Ron DeSantis loves to share praise from Washington about Florida’s handling ofContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health today reported 527 new positive COVID-19 cases (513 Florida residents and 14 non-Florida residents) and forty-four Florida resident deaths related to COVID-19. There are a total of 47,471 Florida cases with 2,096 deaths related to COVID-19. While Florida’s testing has increased over the past week,Continue Reading
JC Penney has filed for bankruptcy as the recent years of climbing debt has been compounded by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Based out of Texas, the company filed for Chapter 11 protection on Friday. “The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for our families, our loved ones, our communitiesContinue Reading
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed off on plans for Miami-Dade and Broward counties to reopen restaurants and other businesses that were previously deemed non-essential. During a press conference in Doral yesterday, DeSantis said that “Miami-Dade and Broward have both submitted plans that I’ve approved…Today we take another important stepContinue Reading
