Coronavirus in Florida

The waterproof metal case went into a pit lined with cinder blocks, stuffed with things we'd rather forget -- COVID supplies, a recap of 2020's natural disasters, and a summary of the election. 

Crowds at airports are expected to grow during the Thanksgiving holiday travel despite warnings from public health experts to stay home and avoid gatherings.

Manatee County Animal Services says they've seen a sharp increase in dogs and cats being surrendered or even abandoned due to financial hardships and evictions during the pandemic.

Across the Tampa Bay area, COVID-19 test sites are experiencing their own kind of holiday rush as demand increases ahead of the Thanksgiving weekend.

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,555 Tuesday, with an additional 72 deaths reported.

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,331 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 944,745.

The CDC says to avoid travel during the holidays due to COVID-19, but despite the warning, many are headed to airports.

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,586 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 938,614.

In the latest effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Pasco County School District will not allow spectators at sporting events or musical/theatrical performances beginning Monday, November 23, 2020.

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,410 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 931, 828.

Tampa General Hospital employees are giving us an inside look at the battle against the coronavirus from the front lines, and the toll this pandemic is taking on Bay Area healthcare workers.  

A Venice rehabilitation center is working to stop the spread of COVID-19 cases at the facility after an outbreak.

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,085 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 923,418.

Sen. Rick Scott has tested positive for COVID-19, his office confirmed Friday.

The CDC says Thanksgiving plans should not be up in the air. Whether people agree, depends on who you ask.

Tampa General Hospital has been chosen as one of the few in Florida to get the vaccine first once approved, according to a report.

"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."

A lot of us talk about writing a book one day, but a Lakeland girl just did, and she is only ten years old.

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 9,085 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 914,333.