Convenience Big Store: Judge allows mask mandates & Florida's COVID-19 death toll

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Judge prevents DeSantis from banning school mask mandates as state appeals earlier ruling

A judge again ruled against the DeSantis administration Wednesday in an ongoing face mask case, deciding the state cannot ban school districts from imposing mask mandates while it appeals his...

Now that COVID cases peaked, the question remains: When will so many Floridians stop dying of the virus?

As new cases decline and new hospital admissions taper off, the daily death count soars to new highs, with nearly 345 more people succumbing to the virus on average over the last seven days. Now,...

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto has mild COVID-19 case, gets Regeneron treatment

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto announced Wednesday he has a breakthrough case of COVID-19.

Florida Realtors drop initiative that would have provided steady tax money to affordable housing

Realtors are dropping a multimillion-dollar effort to pass a constitutional amendment that could have ensured funding for affordable housing, saying they will work with legislative leaders to...

2 Florida men caught with enough fentanyl to kill nearly 500,000 people

Florida officials arrested two men with enough fentanyl to kill nearly 500,000 people.

Disney Cruise Line announces date for Disney Magic return to Florida

Disney Cruise Line will have all four of its ships sailing from the U.S. by the end of October as it announced the date for the return of Disney Magic to Florida while also announcing the...

Helping unaccompanied children with what you already have | Commentary

By becoming a foster family, making toiletry kits or organizing activities, you can help unaccompanied children who are coming to American over the border from Mexico.

UCF officially submits Big 12 Conference application

UCF has officially submitted its application to join the Big 12 Conference.

Sign of the times: Gators, FSU already have QB controversies | Commentary

Gator fans are already wondering if backup Anthony Richardson is better than starter Emory Jones and FSU fans are debating the merits of McKenzie Milton vs. Jordan Travis.

SeaWorld: How annual passholders can get early Ice Breaker rides

SeaWorld Orlando touts an early preview of Ice Breaker roller coaster as annual-passholder benefit. There are strings attached.

10 backstage things to know about the 'Dear Evan Hansen' movie musical

By combing through the movie's advance publicity and participating in a roundtable discussion with the movie's stars, writer and director, I was able to get my own backstage intel — from...