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The percent positivity for the new cases reported Tuesday was 16.27%, a record high. NBC 6’s Tony Pipitone reports.

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced another round of shutdowns and additional public health measures Monday as Florida’s coronavirus count continued to rise at an alarming rate.

Nathalia Ortiz has more on what is going to be closing their doors yet again amid the recent rise in numbers.

Miami-Dade County is closing select businesses, like gyms and restaurants’ dining rooms, due to the rise of COVID cases. NBC 6’s Alyssa Hyman reports.

While the governor stressed the elderly face most serious outcomes, research by a University of Miami professor and colleagues finds obesity is a major factor driving younger people into hospital beds with the virus.

Miami-Dade County is closing certain businesses again as COVID cases rise in the state. NBC 6’s Phil Prazan reports.

Hospitals in Miami-Dade are reporting an increase of coronavirus patients. NBC 6’s Tony Pipitone reports.

Miami-Dade County Public schools now have a tentative plan in place to guide their reopening in the fall, but whether or not students actually return to classes full-time will depend on how Florida’s coronavirus outbreak progresses.

The moves come after a massive increase in positive case numbers over the past week.

Florida health officials say the state has reached a grim milestone: more than 200,000 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since the start of the outbreak.

The sounds and sights of the Fourth of July lit up the sky over Hard Rock Stadium. NBC 6’s Kim Wynne reports on the city’s drive-in firework display.

Florida again broke its record for daily coronavirus cases reported, with nearly 11,500 on Saturday. Other parts of the U.S. are seeing a COVID surge, too.

Although many public events had to be cancelled due to Florida’s coronavirus outbreak, some Miami Gardens residents were able to enjoy fireworks at Hard Rock Stadium from their vehicles.

South Florida is seeing coronavirus surge to levels not seen since just before initial shutdowns, and a top epidemiologist warns that drastic measures may be called for soon if the spread does not slow in coming days.

For residents across America’s Sun Belt — business owners and workers, consumers and home buyers —  the past three months have delivered about the scariest ride in memory

Another five restaurants were fined in Fort Lauderdale by the city’s Community Enhancement and Compliance Division for not abiding by coronavirus regulations following another round of inspections on Friday, July 3rd.

Florida saw another large spike in coronavirus cases Friday with nearly 9,500 new cases being added, pushing the state’s total to close to 180,000. NBC 6’s Tony Pipitone reports.

Zoo Miami and Jungle Island have shut down again following a new executive order from Mayor Carlos Gimenez. NBC 6’s Amanda Plasencia reports.

As Florida continues to see large daily spikes in its coronavirus count, Miami-Dade County is taking new measures to control the outbreak, including shutting down entertainment venues like Zoo Miami and Jungle Island.

The Miami Heat has confirmed that a second Heat player has tested positive for coronavirus, resulting in a shutdown of team workouts at American Airlines Arena.