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01.05.2023 / 15:23

Panthers restrict ticket sales to U.S. residents for home games against Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs fans planning to attend the team’s road games in the upcoming second-round NHL playoff series against Florida may find themselves shut out of ticket options.

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New invasive mosquito species spreading in Florida

A close-up look at the Culex lactator collected by Lawrence Reeves, author of the manuscript. (UF/IFAS Lawrence Reeves) Scientists are expressing concern as another new mosquito species has entered the Florida tropics with the potential to transmit mosquito-borne diseases.A mosquito known only by its scientific name, Culex lactator, has already made a permanent home in at least three counties in the Sunshine State, according to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.Faculty at the university's Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory recently published their new study in the Journal of Medical Entomology.

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Hurricane Ian: Philadelphia volunteers deploy to Florida in wake of storm's impact

TACONY - Hurricane Ian has made landfall in southwestern Florida, bringing destructive wind and storm surge in its wake. A lot of local people are heading south, or have arrived, deployed to help in the storm's devastating aftermath.

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‘Go home, Ian, you’re drunk’: Floridians use plywood to tell Hurricane Ian what they think

Hurricane Ian, which is expected to grow into a Category 4 storm by the time it reaches the Sunshine State on Wednesday.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERTo withstand the hurricane and the life-threatening storm surges it will likely bring, many Floridians have boarded up their homes and businesses with plywood.Despite the potentially dire nature of the situation, many Floridians have used the plywood boards as a canvas for their spirit and sense of humor amid the raging storm. The words "IAN...You're only getting Decaf" are spray painted onto the boarded up windows of a restaurant in Manatee County, Florida. One Christmas-themed store spray-painted the message "IAN DON'T GET ON SANTA'S NAUGHTY LIST" on their plywood boards.A Christmas themed store is boarded up with messages for Hurricane Ian on September 27, 2022 in Clearwater, Florida.

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Health officials investigate major meningococcal disease in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A major outbreak of meningococcal disease is spreading in Florida. The bacteria causes infections that can quickly become deadly, and the CDC is now investigating along with the Florida Department of Health.It is a dangerous and serious illness, and Florida is seeing one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in U.S.

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Gov. DeSantis: Disney bringing 'California values' to Florida in objecting to parental rights bill

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - When you look at the Disney signs outside of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, you may think of Mickey Mouse and fun times with family for friends at one of the resort's four theme parks, but experts say it's more like a very large company that has its own town."Back in 1967, when Disney was first buying land and getting ready to set up shop here in town, the legislature and governor gave Disney the power of self-government," explained University of Central Florida political science professor Aubrey Jewett.That paved the way for the Reedy Creek Improvement Act which created the special district.Reedy Creek, which consists of around 25,000 acres of land carved out from Orange and Osceola counties, has its own city council. Jewett says the district has two municipalities, Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista.

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3 residents of The Villages arrested for casting multiple votes in 2020 election, police say

THE VILLAGES, Fla. - Three voters from a Florida retirement community that is a GOP stronghold have been arrested on charges of voting more than once.The arrests come weeks after Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to create a law enforcement agency to investigate election crimes, despite there being little evidence of electoral malfeasance in the Sunshine State.The three voters — all residents of The Villages area — were arrested over the past two weeks.

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CDC: Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Federal health officials say Florida has reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic. The state reached the new record as it becomes a new epicenter for the virus, accounting for around a fifth of all new cases in the U.S. Florida Gov.

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DeSantis says there will be no mask mandates in Florida schools

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - As COVID-19 cases are again on the rise across the country, this time due to the delta variant, some are calling for masks to be made mandatory once more in school classrooms. But Florida Gov.

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Sunshine State showdown: Lightning-Panthers in NHL's Round 1

There used to be a thing called the Governor’s Cup, a trophy presented to whichever team won the annual regular season series between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. It was supposed to be a way of drumming up hockey interest around the Sunshine State.

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Do I need to retake a test to get a Florida driver’s license?

ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.

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COVID-19: Tampa area becomes home to Blue Jays and Raptors with TFC nearby too

Toronto Raptors temporarily relocated to Tampa, Fla. Now the NBA team is getting some Canadian company in the Sunshine State.The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off their 2021 home schedule Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels at TD Ballpark in nearby Dunedin.

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Florida awarded $194 million to expand COVID-19 vaccine efforts

Florida has been awarded more than $194 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to further expand coronavirus vaccinations in the Sunshine State, the CDC announced Tuesday.

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Check out these Florida women-owned breweries

There are more than 300 craft breweries in Florida, and though beer is still largely a man’s game, there are plenty of females making their mark in the brewing industry.

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10 important places in women’s history across the Sunshine State

The Florida Women’s Heritage Trail has more than 30 pages of important places and “firsts” throughout women’s history.

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Know the difference between allergies and COVID-19 symptoms

TAMPA, Fla. - Runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing -- the miserable signs of allergy season here in the Sunshine State. Local doctors say pollen levels are peaking in the next few weeks.It always happens around this time of year as tree pollen blankets our area."We have one of the worst seasons of any place in the world because we have so many oak trees and we have as many cypress trees," said Dr. Richard F.

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After busy weekend at FEMA vaccine sites, Florida reports nearly 3,500 new COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – There were long lines this past weekend at the FEMA vaccination site at Valencia College’s West Campus in Orlando and others around the state.

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These famous Floridian women have been entertaining us for years

Over the years, it’s not just Florida Man that’s been making headlines from the Sunshine State.

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Important Central Florida sites in women’s history

This Women’s History Month, there are a number of stops on the Florida Women’s Heritage Trail right here in Central Florida you can visit to learn more about the contributions ladies have made to history right here in the Sunshine State.

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When will it rain this weekend in Central Florida?

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida made it back to above normal temperatures in Central Florida on Friday.

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Here’s who is eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new public advisory signed by Florida’s surgeon general outlines who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in the Sunshine State.[READ: PUBLIC ADVISORY PRIORITIZES FLORIDIANS FOR COVID-19 VACCINE]According to the advisory, signed Thursday by Dr. Scott A.

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Florida reports 9,659 new COVID-19 cases as UK virus variant spreads

ORLANDO, Fla. – With COVID-19 cases increasing by the thousands each day in Florida, there’s also talks of a new U.K. variant spreading in the Sunshine State.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 46 cases in Florida of the more contagious coronavirus variant that originated in the United Kingdom last year.

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With 46 cases, Florida has more instances of UK COVID-19 variant than any other state

On Jan. 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that there were 22 cases of the new variant in the Sunshine State.[TRENDING: Data scientist Rebekah Jones arrested in Florida | Disney World not selling any new annual passes | Orlando police search for missing 12-year-old girl]Now, the nationwide number has swelled to 122, compared to 52 earlier this month.

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Karol Markowicz: COVID and Florida vs. NY -- What I discovered when I arrived in the Sunshine State

Landing at Palm Beach International Airport, I was ready to see how the other half lived.The COVID-sane half, that is. Our family hadn’t left New York since March.

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Some snowbirds and other Florida visitors can get the COVID-19 vaccine, health officials say

ORLANDO, Fla. – Even during a pandemic when travel is limited, countless people are visiting the Sunshine State, include those who migrate down here each winter to escape harsh weather elsewhere.As COVID-19 vaccination sites pop up across the region, those snowbirds and other tourists have been asking whether they can visit those locations to get inoculated.[TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Florida | Could $600 checks grow into $2,000 payments? | Fla. child porn suspect had hidden bunker]Officials said there’s no statewide residency requirement but since there’s been some confusion on the matter, News 6 contacted health departments across Central Florida to find out what the residency rules are at vaccination sites.To sum up their answers,

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Central Florida long-term care facilities prepare for COVID-19 vaccine

WINTER PARK, Fla. – As the Pfizer vaccine continues to make its way around the United States, Floridians are getting a better idea of plans in place for vaccinating nursing home and long-term care facilities in the Sunshine State.Kristen Knapp is the communications director for the Florida Healthcare Association that represents many nursing homes statewide.“The vaccine gives us a sense of hope and gives us the opportunity to hopefully return to that place that our residents return to their home,” Knapp said.[TRENDING: Record-setting attractions coming to Orlando | Bacteria halts swan boats | Snake and eggs for breakfast]She said there’s been a push to meet the governor’s goal to have everyone in those facilities who wants to be vaccinated

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Florida reports more than 17,300 COVID-19 cases reflecting 2 days of data

ORLANDO, Fla. – The state of Florida on Friday released new data about coronavirus cases in the Sunshine State, a day after no new information was provided due to the Thanksgiving holiday.Testing sites were closed across the state Thursday but reopened on Friday morning.Florida has reported more than 979,000 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic was first reported here in March. The state will likely surpass 1 million cases within the next week as the United States closes in on 13 million confirmed coronavirus cases.Ahead of Thanksgiving, health officials warned against holiday gatherings, which they said could cause the virus to easily spread.

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Here’s where Florida ranked on the list of most dangerous states for driving

ORLANDO, Fla. – If you live in or frequently visit the Sunshine State, you know Floridians are notoriously bad drivers but according to a recent study, there are actually more dangerous places to get behind the wheel.Research conducted by Uplift Legal Funding, a lawsuit funding company, revealed that Texas topped the list of the most dangerous U.S. states to drive in, with more than 3,300 fatal car crashes recorded in 2018.

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SpaceX, NASA eye weather after successful static test fire

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – If you’re like us, then you’re probably anxiously waiting for the weekend as SpaceX prepares to launch their second crewed rocket into orbit -- that is if the weather agrees.[TRENDING: Eta floods Florida | Romaine calm: Florida man arrested after lettuce tirade | DeSantis accused of wanting herd immunity]The ever-changing path of Tropical Storm Eta had been providing a “forecasting challenge” for Space Force weather officers as they try to determine what conditions will be like for SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday.Some Floridians woke up Thursday to what sounded like a monsoon outside their window as Eta dumped barrels of rain on the Sunshine State.[RELATED: These 14 weather conditions would prevent SpaceX from

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Hospitalizations on the rise in Florida as COVID-19 cases continue to be reported

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health released new data on Florida’s fight against COVID-19.

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Florida health officials report over 6,000 new COVID-19 cases, 39 deaths

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Your driver’s license could be on your phone next year

ORLANDO, Fla. – There will soon be a new option for drivers in the Sunshine State.

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Cocoa Beach will no longer require face coverings

COCOA BEACH, Fla. – Leaders in Cocoa Beach announced on Friday that the city will no longer require the public to wear a face covering starting Monday.A mask mandate was put into place by city officials on June 30 as cases of COVID-19 began to erupt in all parts of the Sunshine State.

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Why is Florida important to 2020 election? Historically, presidents don’t win without the Sunshine State

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Florida reports 1,823 new COVID-19 cases, 44 death after ’hopeful’ Labor Day weekend

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – While “summer is over” for most states, Florida’s tourism season is really just about to begin. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic will likely deter some seasonal residents from flocking to the Sunshine State, but it’s too early to tell.The U.S.

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Health officials urge caution ahead of Labor Day with Florida coronavirus cases stabilizing

ORLANDO, Fla. – State and local government leaders are asking Florida residents to be cautious this Labor Day weekend and avoid large gatherings so the downward trend of coronavirus cases can stay on course.The Florida Department of Health on Friday reported 3,198 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 640,211 since the pandemic arrived here in March. The state also reported 103 new fatalities associated with the respiratory illness, bringing Florida’s death toll to 11,903, including 153 non-residents who died in the Sunshine State.According to the Agency for Healthcare Administration, as of 10:30 a.m.

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Researchers suggest this vitamin could lower your chances of getting COVID-19

The Weather Channel. “Our statistical analysis suggests this may be true for the COVID-19 infection.”Vitamin D has a list of benefits, including supporting lung function and cardiovascular health.

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Gov. DeSantis holds news conference to discuss tourism in Daytona Beach

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Database: Tracking coronavirus in Central Florida schools

ORLANDO, Fla. – By the end of August, more than 1.1 million K-12 students were back in school for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic first arrived in the Sunshine State.What is not fully clear yet is the number of COVID-19 cases connected to schools across the state. The Florida Department of Health has said it will release data regarding school-related cases and did momentarily in August only to pull it down off the DOH website.While about 40% of Florida’s student body population returned for face-to-face learning, a majority of Florida’s students are learning through virtual or hybrid options.

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Flagler County urges residents to prepare as Tropical Depression 13 continues toward Florida

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – As most of Florida remains in the forecast cone for Tropical Depression 13, which is forecast to become a hurricane as it approaches the Sunshine State, Flagler County emergency officials are encouraging residents to prepare for the storm’s potential impacts.The latest track from the National Hurricane Center shows the system approaching Florida as a tropical storm or Category 1 hurricane on Monday.[FLAGLER COUNTY: Everything residents need to know before a storm]While it’s too soon to know exactly how the storm might impact Flagler County, emergency officials said residents should at least expect to see heavy rainfall and increased rip currents over the weekend and into early next week.At risk of sounding like a

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Florida reports 7,000 new coronavirus cases as rate on infections dips

ORLANDO, Fla. – As the school year swiftly approaches, in a few days for some, Florida health officials continue to report thousands of new positive coronavirus cases and deaths in the Sunshine State.The question on many parents’ minds is undoubtedly, is it safe to send my children to school?Evidence suggests young children don’t spread the disease very easily, while kids aged 10 and up may transmit as easily as adults. But experts say more conclusive proof is needed.And even though children appear less likely to get infected than adults, and less likely to become seriously ill when they do, severe cases and deaths have occurred.Children and teens often show mild or no symptoms when infected.

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WATCH LIVE at 11:30 a.m.: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds coronavirus briefing

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A day after Florida reported 7,100 new cases of the coronavirus, Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference to provide an update on the pandemic’s effect in the Sunshine State.DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday at 11:30 a.m.

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President Trump visits Florida as COVID-19 deaths shatter records

ORLANDO, Fla. – President Trump is expected to make a trip to the Sunshine State on Friday.The president will take part in an event with Florida sheriffs in Tampa, as well as participating in a COVID-19 roundtable in Pinellas County.Florida continues to see record-breaking deaths as a result of COVID-19. RELATED: Florida continues to report record number of COVID-19 deathsTrump’s visit comes a day after he floated the idea of delaying the November elections.In a tweet, the president said that it would be the most inaccurate and fraudulent election in history because of a sharp rise in the number of mail-in ballots.“I don’t want a delay.

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Growing coronavirus outbreaks lead some countries to reconsider tourism push

Australia’s Sunshine State, will soon lose visitors from the nation’s biggest city, Sydney.With international travel heavily restricted, progress in reviving tourism has been at best anemic and usually perilous.The perils became evident in Vietnam’s popular beach destination of Da Nang, where an outbreak that began with one person last week has swelled to nearly 100 cases. Da Nang’s beaches, which host some 50,000 tourists daily during the high season, were emptied when the city was locked down Tuesday.

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Florida has so far seen more than 5,000 coronavirus deaths, nearly 350K cases

coronavirus cases skyrocket, daily life is looking very different in the Sunshine State, where many popular beaches are shuttered, residents and tourists can be fined for not wearing masks, and bars across the state aren’t allowed to pour liquor to toast the carefree days of summer.Florida’s Department of Health on Sunday reported 12,478 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 87 more deaths. Overall, there have been nearly 350,047 cases, resulting in more than 5,000 deaths.

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‘People are wanting to travel:‘ Central Florida tourism industry works to recover amid COVID-19 spike

ORLANDO, Fla. – Travel numbers continue to climb as the Florida economy enters the fifth month of dealing with the coronavirus. Headlines from across the country and world calling Florida “a new coronavirus epicenter” do not appear to be stopping travelers from visiting the Sunshine State. Statewide data from Visit Florida shows hotel revenue and demand slowly rising after a low point at the end of March and into April. It might be easy for some to understand why Tiffany Smith and her friends flew in for the weekend from South Carolina: She’s a nurse and all her friends work in health care.

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Actors union asks Disney to delay opening Florida parks too

ORLANDO, Fla. – A day after Disney said it would delay reopening its California theme parks, the union representing actors at Walt Disney World said Thursday that the company should also postpone welcoming back guests at its Florida parks which are scheduled to reopen next month after being closed since March because of the coronavirus pandemic.The Actors’ Equity Association said that it was unclear how Disney World could “responsibly” reopen as coronavirus cases continue to soar in the Sunshine State. Florida reported having more than 114,000 confirmed cases on Thursday, a jump of about 5,000 cases over the previous day.

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Cuomo considering quarantine for Florida visitors

NEW YORK - Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.“It is a real concern,” Cuomo said. “It is something I’m considering.”Florida reported more than 3,200 new cases in the last 24 hours alone, shattering its previous single-day high from earlier this week.Florida is one of 10 states that has seen a record number of coronavirus cases this week.“It’s really about protecting public health,” said Dr.

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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0