Florida

Florida reports a positivity rate of 31% among those under 18 tested for the virus, while the state's positivity overall rate is 18%. Experts say there are good explanations for the kids' high rate.

Florida's death count from COVID-19 continues to be in the triple digits as coronavirus cases surge in many parts of the state, especially the Miami area.

The NBA and Major League Soccer are getting underway in their 'protective' bubbles near Orlando. They get regular COVID-19 tests and quick results. But that's not the case for regular Floridians.

Florida's coronavirus cases keep surging and educators are wrestling with whether opening schools in the Fall is a good idea. The governor, following the lead of President Trump, is pushing ahead.

Florida's coronavirus cases continue to be near record-levels as officials warn of worsening problems in several parts of the state. Hospitals are concerned about the increases.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has not ordered a statewide mask mandate, even as coronavirus cases set new records in Florida. Some local officials have imposed their own restrictions to try to slow the spread.

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Fedrick Ingram, head of the Florida Education Association, about the state's decision to require schools to reopen this fall with in-person classes.

Trump's campaign has long wanted a sports arena packed to the rafters, but the president concedes in an interview that the worsening Florida outbreak may force those plans to shift.

The state's largest teachers union says educators want schools to reopen, but the plan lacks detail on safety measures. "There's a lot of angst from teachers across the state," a union official says.

In Miami, local officials have ordered a rollback of some reopening measures because of the region's soaring coronavirus cases. Gyms have to close and in-person dining at restaurants is prohibited.

Florida and Texas reported their biggest daily rise in new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past few days as deaths in the U.S. continue to rise.

The surge of coronavirus cases in Florida shows no signs of slowing down. The state hits another daily record, with more than 10,000 cases reported on Thursday.