Citing financial and practical concerns, some restaurants opt keep dining rooms closed
Even as restaurants begin to reopen, the future may be cloudy for restaurants in the Sunshine State. Some opted to stay closed rather than operate at only 25-percent capacity.
Even as restaurants begin to reopen, the future may be cloudy for restaurants in the Sunshine State. Some opted to stay closed rather than operate at only 25-percent capacity.
As they reopen, restaurants insist diners' safety is top priority
Restaurants across the state started serving dine-in customers again Monday, but with some changes including limited seating, disposable menus, and a heavy focus on sanitation.
Restaurants across the state started serving dine-in customers again Monday, but with some changes including limited seating, disposable menus, and a heavy focus on sanitation.
Trump says death toll could reach 100,000
Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump insists that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 66,000 Americans.
Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump insists that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 66,000 Americans.
Matches were canceled due to COVID-19, so a Mexican wrestler began making 'lucha libre' face masks
A Mexican wrestler financially impacted by canceled wrestling matches due to the COVID-19 pandemic has dedicated his time to making “lucha libre” face masks to help others fight the virus.
A Mexican wrestler financially impacted by canceled wrestling matches due to the COVID-19 pandemic has dedicated his time to making “lucha libre” face masks to help others fight the virus.
Massachusetts boy, 7, survives coronavirus and cancer: 'It’s been a long road'
A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.
A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.
Santa Cruz hospital employees receive anonymous thank you with $1 million donation
Everyone from doctors to nurses, technicians to mailroom workers, will receive a check of about $750.
Everyone from doctors to nurses, technicians to mailroom workers, will receive a check of about $750.
Malls, movies and more: A look at reopenings by state in US
Here's a look at where states stand on reopening
Here's a look at where states stand on reopening
Bartow ends grace period for overdue electric bills
Last month, as a result of soaring unemployment because of COVID-19, the city of Bartow gave residents who were having a hard time paying their electric bill a grace period. That grace period came to an end Monday.
Last month, as a result of soaring unemployment because of COVID-19, the city of Bartow gave residents who were having a hard time paying their electric bill a grace period. That grace period came to an end Monday.
Store owners cautious as retail allowed to reopen
For the first time in more than a month, Retail business in Florida started opening their doors again Monday, as Governor DeSantis' phase one of reopening the began.
For the first time in more than a month, Retail business in Florida started opening their doors again Monday, as Governor DeSantis' phase one of reopening the began.
Baby boy gets confetti party from medical staff after final round of chemotherapy
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Coronavirus model cited by White House now predicts nearly 135,000 US deaths by August
Up from 74,000 deaths just a week ago, the new estimates are driven by more people leaving isolation at home and states reopening.
Up from 74,000 deaths just a week ago, the new estimates are driven by more people leaving isolation at home and states reopening.
Illinois boy who lost parts from all 4 limbs gets ‘Star Wars’-themed multi-grip bionic ‘Hero Arm’
Ethan Sappington, 7, is the youngest person in the United States to receive a multi-grip bionic arm.
Ethan Sappington, 7, is the youngest person in the United States to receive a multi-grip bionic arm.
Phase one of Florida governor's reopening plan is now in effect
Florida has officially begun its reopening process with Governor Ron DeSantis' "slow, phased approach."
Florida has officially begun its reopening process with Governor Ron DeSantis' "slow, phased approach."
Tampa area Westfield malls to reopen May 15
Westfield malls in the Tampa area will reopen to the public on May 15, the company announced.
Westfield malls in the Tampa area will reopen to the public on May 15, the company announced.
J.Crew files for Chap. 11 bankruptcy as pandemic smothers retail
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
Porch pirates in Washington dress up as nurses to steal packages amid coronavirus, police say
A pair of thieves disguised as nurses stole packages off porches in a Washington state community amid the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said Saturday.
A pair of thieves disguised as nurses stole packages off porches in a Washington state community amid the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said Saturday.
Americans without bank accounts must wait for federal stimulus checks
A House Ways and Means Committee memo obtained by AP estimated about 5 million paper checks will be issued each week, meaning those most in need could wait many weeks for their payments.
A House Ways and Means Committee memo obtained by AP estimated about 5 million paper checks will be issued each week, meaning those most in need could wait many weeks for their payments.
Gov. DeSantis working quickly towards a plan to allow salons to reopen soon
Hairstylists and barbers are pushing for Governor DeSantis to allow them to re-open as retail shops and restaurants prepare to open Monday with limited capacity.
Hairstylists and barbers are pushing for Governor DeSantis to allow them to re-open as retail shops and restaurants prepare to open Monday with limited capacity.
Bay area restaurants getting ready to reopen Monday
Restaurants across the bay area are cleaning and organizing ahead of Monday, where Governor DeSantis says restaurants can re-open under certain guidelines as part of phase one of "re-opening Florida."
Restaurants across the bay area are cleaning and organizing ahead of Monday, where Governor DeSantis says restaurants can re-open under certain guidelines as part of phase one of "re-opening Florida."