Florida faces surge in virus cases as Disney World starts to reopen
The Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are welcoming some passholders for a "preview" and will officially reopen on Saturday.
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Jacksonville prepares for Republican convention amid COVID-19 spikes
This week, President Trump, taking note of coronavirus spikes in Florida, said Republicans are "very flexible" about Jacksonville.
Florida man fired after mask meltdown at Costco
Man's videotaped tirade after being asked to follow public health requirement at store ultimately costs him his job.
"Explosively large" surge in COVID cases
Novavax is the latest company to get $1.6 billion in federal funding to develop and distribute a coronavirus vaccine by early 2021. This comes as cases surge in states like Texas and Florida. Internal medicine specialist, Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss the latest details
GOP senators pass on Republican convention as virus cases surge
This year's Republican National Convention was upended by the coronavirus pandemic.
Nearly 84% of Florida's ICU beds are filled
On Tuesday, at least two counties had no more ICU beds available.
11th case of dengue fever confirmed in Florida Keys
The disease is transmitted through the bite of the female Aedes aegypti mosquito, an invasive species that also spreads diseases like yellow fever, Zika and chikungunya.
Data scientist on Florida COVID-19 cases
Florida issued a statewide order for schools to reopen next month even as the state reports a worrisome rise in coronavirus cases. Data scientist Rebekah Jones was in charge of tracking Florida's cases until she was fired in May. Jones joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what's behind the spike in cases, the coronavirus dashboard she created and Florida's push to reopen.
Florida says schools must reopen despite COVID-19 surge
The state's education commissioner retweeted a post from President Trump saying, "SCHOOLS MUST OPEN IN THE FALL!!!"
Miami shuts down indoor dining as virus cases rise
Since Florida began reopening, the Miami-Dade County's daily rate for confirmed COVID-19 cases skyrocketed from about 300 a day to more than 2,000.
Tips to help protect kids from COVID when schools reopen
Parents should have their child wear a mask and send them to school with wipes and hand sanitizer, Dr. Dyan Hes said.
COVID's impact on Puerto Rican communities
A new report finds that many members of Puerto Rican communities in Florida, New Jersey and New York live in counties with high coronavirus infection and death rates. Carla Minet, executive director of the Center for Investigative Journalism, joins CBSN to discuss the findings.
Miami mayor on Florida's coronavirus outbreak
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the worsening coronavirus outbreak in Florida and what he's doing in Miami to slow the spread. Plus, Suarez responds to President Trump's comment that "99%" of coronavirus cases are "totally harmless."
Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida
Naegleria fowleri is contacted when contaminated water enters through a person's nose and is found in warm freshwater.
Miami-Dade County mayor says residents "let their guard down"
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Giménez said residents relaxed social-distancing practices in late May and early June, and said protests contributed to the spread of the virus.
Transcript: Carlos Giménez on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Giménez that aired Sunday, July 5, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Coronavirus cases spike amid holiday weekend
Fourth of July weekend will have an unusually somber tone this year as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Cases are increasing in 40 states, many of which have had to pause their reopening plans. Lilia Luciano reports.
Florida tops daily record with over 11,400 new COVID-19 cases
As hospitals are pushed to their limits, Miami-Dade County implemented a curfew ahead of July 4 weekend — continuing indefinitely.
Florida "heading a million mph in the wrong direction" in virus fight
Florida's most populous county instituted an overnight curfew, and beaches and businesses began closing down again as the state's number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep rising.
FL hits 10K new virus cases ahead of July 4
Florida broke another record with 10,000 new coronavirus cases reported in a single day. In Texas and California, governors are adding new restrictions ahead of the July 4 holiday in an effort to slow the spread. David Begnaud reports.
Florida counties tell residents to wear masks
In Florida, new emergency orders and curfews have been expanded to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The state is now up to nearly 160,000 cases. Many beaches are closing ahead of the July 4th weekend, and some areas are running low on coronavirus tests. David Begnaud reports.
Florida governor "not going back" on reopening as COVID cases surge
"We're not going back, closing things," Florida Governor Ron DeDSantis said as the state racks up thousands of new cases every day.
States differ in approach to COVID-19
California and Florida, two states seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases, are taking very different approaches when it comes to fighting the deadly disease. Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to discuss how the different strategies can play out, plus a new warning about the virus' potential impact on asymptomatic patients' lungs.
Florida reopening despite COVID-19 spike
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the state will not go back on reopening even as the number of coronavirus cases keeps climbing. Politico reporter Marc Caputo joined CBSN to discuss why the state is seeing a spike in cases and how the governor's response to the pandemic is being received.
White House pushes back on Russian bounty reports
The White House is pushing back on reports that President Trump was briefed about an alleged plot by Russia to pay Taliban-linked fighters to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion and CBSN political contributor and Washington Post national political reporter Sean Sullivan join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Fed served with Justice Dept. subpoenas, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, he says.
Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
President Trump warned Friday that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.
Major nurses strike looms in NYC as talks pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.