5 Things To Know On Friday, January 1, 2021 and last updated 2021-01-01 07:01:34-05 While you were sleeping, we compiled the biggest stories of the day in one place. Each story has a quick and easy summary, so you're prepared for whatever the day brings. Just click on the links if you want to know more! Florida closed out the year with a record increase of 17,192 coronavirus cases in one day, shattering the mark of 15,300 on July 12. After the first two deaths in Florida were announced on March 6, which is 300 days, the death toll has reached 21,673 for an average of 72 per day.