University of Florida reverses, to have in-person classes
University of Florida reverses, to have in-person classes GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The University of Florida will open its upcoming semester with in-person classes, reversing …
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Remnants of Fred enter lower Gulf, expected to restrengthen
City workers load sandbags at a drive-thru sandbag distribution event for residents ahead of the arrival of rains associated with tropical depression Fred, Friday, Aug. …
Biden calls school chiefs, lauds defiance of anti-mask rules
FILE – In this Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 file photo, Students, some wearing protective masks, arrive for the first day of school at Sessums Elementary …
Fred may regain tropical storm strength as it nears Florida
This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows a Tropical Storm Fred in the Caribbean as it passes south of …
Biden admin backs Texas, Florida districts on mask mandates
In this Aug. 10, 2021, photo, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions related to school openings and the wearing of masks in Surfside, Fla. Top …
Florida launches antibody treatment effort to help hospitals
Florida launches antibody treatment effort to help hospitals By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and KELLI KENNEDY FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced …
Fred weaker, but likely to drench Florida as tropical storm
This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows a Tropical Storm Fred in the Caribbean as it passes south of …
CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy as delta surges
FILE – In this March 29, 2021 file photo, a worker readies syringes with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Metairie, La. The Centers for Disease …
Florida kids head back to school amid COVID-19 surge
Fifth-grade students wearing masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, listen during class, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, during the first day of school at …
Hospitals run low on nurses as they get swamped with COVID
Andres Veloso, 12, gets the first dose of the Pzifer COVID-19 vaccine, Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, in Miami. Florida is reporting a surge of COVID-19 …
Florida’s Brightline trains to resume operations in November
FILE – In this Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 file photo, a Brightline passenger train passes by in Oakland Park, Fla. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, …
Florida capital schools go against DeSantis, require masks
Florida capital schools go against DeSantis, require masks By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON MIAMI (AP) — The superintendent of the school district in Florida’s capital said …
COVID vaccines to be required for military under new US plan
FILE – In this July 21, 2021 file photo, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks at a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington. Austin has …
Cuomo’s top aide resigns as governor faces harassment furor
FILE – Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa listens as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks to reporters during a news conference, Friday, Sept. 14, …
Judge: Norwegian cruises can require proof of vaccination
FILE – In this July 7, 2010, file photo, the Norwegian Epic, owned by the Norwegian Cruise Line Corporation, sails through the Government Cut to …
Hurry up and wait in the Senate on infrastructure
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrives as the Senate convenes for a rare weekend session on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, at the …
Miami family pushing vaccine after COVID-19 hospitalization
Francesca Anacleto, 12, receives her first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shot from nurse Jorge Tase, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Miami Beach, Fla. On Tuesday, the …
Norwegian cruises challenges Florida passenger vaccine law
FILE – In this May 4, 2020 file photo, Norwegian cruise ships are docked at Portsmouth Marine Terminal in Portsmouth, Va. Norwegian Cruise Line asked …
Schools reopen with masks optional in many US classrooms
Students walk down the hallway at Tussahaw Elementary school on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in McDonough, Ga. Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with …
Florida to spend training camp in hotel to combat COVID-19
Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP …