Key West’s Fantasy Fest is on but no parade or street fair
An annual celebration of debauchery and outrageous costumed parties in the Florida Keys is canceling its famous parade this year due to the state’s surge in COVID-19 cases, but events connected to the 42-year-old festival are still being held, according to planners.
An annual celebration of debauchery and outrageous costumed parties in the Florida Keys is canceling its famous parade this year due to the state’s surge in COVID-19 cases, but events connected to the 42-year-old festival are still being held, according to planners.
13-year-old Floyd County student dies from COVID-19, coroner says
A 13-year-old Coosa High School student who had been battling COVID-19 since last week died Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.
A 13-year-old Coosa High School student who had been battling COVID-19 since last week died Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.
Nats VP Bob Boone resigning over vaccine mandate
Washington Nationals Vice President Bob Boone has informed the club he’s resigning rather than comply with the organization’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, a person with knowledge of the situation said.
Washington Nationals Vice President Bob Boone has informed the club he’s resigning rather than comply with the organization’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, a person with knowledge of the situation said.
Joe Rogan says he contracted COVID-19 while on comedy tour
“The Joe Rogan Experience: podcast host has rescheduled a show in Nashville after contracting COVID-19.
“The Joe Rogan Experience: podcast host has rescheduled a show in Nashville after contracting COVID-19.
Gregg Leakes, husband of RHOA star NeNe Leaks, dies of cancer at 66
Gregg Leakes, the husband of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes, died Wednesday at the age of 66, according to TMZ.
Gregg Leakes, the husband of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes, died Wednesday at the age of 66, according to TMZ.
Pastor’s wife prays for a miracle as unvaccinated husband remains hospitalized with COVID-19
"He bought into all the conspiracy theories that were saying somehow vaccination was a way to infiltrate bad things into your bloodstream, control and freedom. My daughter and I used to tease him all the time and say, ‘You know, there’s no freedom if you’re dead.’"
"He bought into all the conspiracy theories that were saying somehow vaccination was a way to infiltrate bad things into your bloodstream, control and freedom. My daughter and I used to tease him all the time and say, ‘You know, there’s no freedom if you’re dead.’"
Arizona reports 4,740 new COVID-19 cases, 67 deaths
The state coronavirus dashboard’s numbers were especially higher Wednesday due to a data-processing issue the day before.
The state coronavirus dashboard’s numbers were especially higher Wednesday due to a data-processing issue the day before.
Biden condemns Texas abortion law, 'blatantly violates' the constitution
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Texas law banning most abortions takes effect after Supreme Court stays silent
The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.
The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.
CDC: 180 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois church events that didn’t require vaccines or masks
A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to an Illinois church camp for teens and men’s conference that didn’t require vaccinations or masks, the CDC said.
A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to an Illinois church camp for teens and men’s conference that didn’t require vaccinations or masks, the CDC said.
Valley mom to reopen gym for people with Parkinson's disease
Rock Steady Boxing Phoenix, which is located in Sun City, is asking for the public's support to reopen amid the pandemic. The gym aims to help people living with Parkinson's disease. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Rock Steady Boxing Phoenix, which is located in Sun City, is asking for the public's support to reopen amid the pandemic. The gym aims to help people living with Parkinson's disease. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Concord father reflects on 14-year-old daughter who died of fentanyl overdose
Valentina was a freshman at Concord High School, the eldest of three children, a happy girl who loved the outdoors, camping, and dirt bikes. But last month, she was found dead in her bed, from a pill someone gave her.
Valentina was a freshman at Concord High School, the eldest of three children, a happy girl who loved the outdoors, camping, and dirt bikes. But last month, she was found dead in her bed, from a pill someone gave her.
Elizabeth Holmes Theranos trial: live updates from jury selection
Get live updates from day two of jury selection in the blockbuster trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the embattled founder of Theranos.
Get live updates from day two of jury selection in the blockbuster trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the embattled founder of Theranos.
Unvaccinated against COVID-19? Delay travel this Labor Day weekend: CDC
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Bojangles closes restaurants to give staff a break, but workers won't be paid
Bojangles is closing all company-owned stores for two days to give its 8,000 employees a “well-deserved break” — though they won’t be paid.
Bojangles is closing all company-owned stores for two days to give its 8,000 employees a “well-deserved break” — though they won’t be paid.
Texas’ controversial fetal heartbeat bill becomes a law blocking most abortions
A new law that amounts to almost a total ban on abortions is in effect in Texas after the U.S. Supreme Court failed to stop it.
A new law that amounts to almost a total ban on abortions is in effect in Texas after the U.S. Supreme Court failed to stop it.
Honolulu to require proof of vaccine or negative test at many indoor businesses
Hawaii’s capital of Honolulu will soon require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test at many indoor businesses amid a virus case surge.
Hawaii’s capital of Honolulu will soon require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test at many indoor businesses amid a virus case surge.
Events in Valley are being postponed or cancelled due to ongoing effects from COVID-19 pandemic
As the state continues to a see a surge in new COVID-19 cases, some organizers have opted to postpone or even cancel their events.
As the state continues to a see a surge in new COVID-19 cases, some organizers have opted to postpone or even cancel their events.
Census: Childless older women better positioned than men when it comes to wealth and health
Older adults who are childless in the U.S. are more likely to be college educated, working and white than those with children. And their numbers are growing.
Older adults who are childless in the U.S. are more likely to be college educated, working and white than those with children. And their numbers are growing.
Despite judge’s ruling, Florida threatens more districts over school mask mandates
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.