‘You couldn’t help but cry’: Hospice nurse helps fulfill patient’s wish to watch son’s football game
A Kentucky hospice nurse flew her patient to his son’s season opener football game, helping him fulfill a bucket-list wish.
Hillsborough County braces for widespread layoffs in school district due to budget crunch
Rumors and speculation over district layoffs have swirled ever since Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis announced looming staff cuts last week. Over the weekend, Davis attempted to allay parents' anxieties over staff cuts, instead he may have stoked them.
Walmart reopening second entrances at some stores, getting rid of one-way aisle markers
Walmart says it is reopening second entrances and discontinuing one-way aisles at some of its stores.
Pastor who prayed against mask mandate lands in ICU for COVID-19, still believes in personal choice
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
AP Analysis: US to hit 200K dead; Trump sees no need for regret
As the coronavirus pandemic began bearing down on the United States in March, President Donald Trump set out his expectations.
Father says he and 9-year-old son have been battling COVID-19 symptoms for over 6 months
One father shared an account of the experience he and his son had, enduring COVID-19 symptoms for several months.
CDC abruptly removes guidance on COVID-19 airborne transmission, says it was posted in error
The CDC said it mistakenly posted a draft version of the proposed changes on airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus.
1,685 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 21 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,685 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 685,439.
Hillsborough County schools offering free meals to students
Free meals will be available to students in Hillsborough County -- whether they are learning in-person or online.
Elderly dog with the ‘cutest shuffle’ rescued from being euthanized after CA wildfires burned home
An elderly dog whose home was burned down in the California wildfires was set to be euthanized before being rescued by a pet sanctuary.
Oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, celebrates her 107th birthday
A very happy birthday to the oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, who turned 107.
2,521 new coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 9 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,521 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 683,754.
COVID-19 infection rates soar in college towns as students return
College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.
3,573 new cases of coronavirus reported Saturday; 62 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,573 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 681,233.
If you didn’t file tax returns, the IRS may still owe you a $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
CDC drops controversial coronavirus testing guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention essentially returned to its previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn't feel sick didn't need to get tested.
3,255 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 139 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,255 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 677,660.
Pine-Sol is effective against coronavirus, EPA says
Clorox's Pine-Sol Original Multi-Surface Cleaner was found to be effective against COVID-19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says.
Commissioners, mayor urge regional approach to ending mask mandates
As talk begins in both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to end mask mandates, there are calls for Bay Area counties to take a regional approach to avoid confusion.
Hillsborough County closing 'low demand' COVID-19 testing sites
Citing declining demand, Hillsborough County announced the closing of three COVID-19 testing sites.