Westfield malls in Tampa Bay are closing 'until further notice' because of COVID-19

Several malls are announcing closures across the U.S., including Tampa Bay. The most recent closure was announced by the owner of Westfield malls, which operates four shopping centers in the Bay Area region.

Simon malls closing across United States in response to coronavirus pandemic

The Simon Property Group announced on Wednesday that it would be closing all of its U.S retail properties — which include over 200 shopping malls and retail outlets — in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Macy's, Bloomingdales temporarily closing stores nationwide due to COVID-19 concerns

In a statement on Tuesday, Macy’s Inc. announced it will close all of its stores temporarily by the end of the day due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

AMC Theaters announces it will close all locations until further notice

AMC Theaters is the latest theater chain to announce it will close all cinemas because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Regal Cinemas, the nation’s second-largest chain, said its locations will close Tuesday.

Gold's Gym closing locations in U.S., including Texas

The closures are effective at 8 p.m. local time Monday, March 16 and will affect all company-owned locations in the U.S.

Grocery stores packed as residents plan to stay home for the foreseeable future

If you've been to the store lately, you've seen people panic-buying. Officials are calling for this behavior to stop to ensure there is enough to go around.

Stock futures plunge after Fed takes emergency action

U.S. stock futures fell sharply after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and more companies and governments took action over the weekend to shut down European and American society in the face of the growing virus outbreak.

Tampa Electric will not disconnect for non-payment through end of March

Tampa Electric announced they will not disconnect customer’s service for non-payment through the end of March amongst COVID-19 concerns.

Publix adjusting hours at all locations amid concerns over coronavirus

Publix stores will begin closing at 8 p.m. nightly, beginning Saturday, March 14, the Lakeland, Florida-based company announced late Friday.

Cleaning product continues killing novel coronavirus 30 days after application, company claims

Facility workers at Port Tampa Bay, where more than a million cruise passengers set sail last year, will use a new cleaning product called mPale in the terminals to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Stocks recoup most big losses as investors await virus aid

Stocks, Treasury yields and oil are clawing back some of the plunge they took a day before, when the S&P 500 had its worst drop in more than a decade.