CDC's COVID-19 eviction moratorium blocked by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Polk County family devastated after mother dies, father clings to life after testing positive for COVID-19
A Polk County family is mourning the loss of their mother who recently died from COVID-19 while their father, who also has COVID-19 clings to life in the hospital.
A Polk County family is mourning the loss of their mother who recently died from COVID-19 while their father, who also has COVID-19 clings to life in the hospital.
Japan stops use of 1.63M Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses due to contamination
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
Lawyers for DeSantis, parents make closing arguments in school masks lawsuit
With a Leon County circuit judge expected to rule Friday, attorneys made closing arguments Thursday in a legal battle over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order that sought to block school districts from requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With a Leon County circuit judge expected to rule Friday, attorneys made closing arguments Thursday in a legal battle over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order that sought to block school districts from requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manatee County Sheriff's deputy dies of COVID-19
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says one of its deputies has died after a nearly two-week battle in the hospital with COVID-19.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says one of its deputies has died after a nearly two-week battle in the hospital with COVID-19.
Apple Watch saves Arizona woman’s life: ‘Call your doctor immediately’
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.
Half of US workers favor COVID-19 vaccine mandate, AP-NORC poll finds
The poll shows that about 59% of remote workers favor vaccine requirements in their own workplaces, compared with 47% of those who are currently working in person.
The poll shows that about 59% of remote workers favor vaccine requirements in their own workplaces, compared with 47% of those who are currently working in person.
Many major insurers no longer waiving out of pocket costs for COVID-19 care
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
100K more COVID-19 deaths in US by December, projection model predicts
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
With COVID-19 misinformation on social media, Polk sheriff stresses importance of listening to doctors
Earlier this week, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office lost one of their own to COVID-19, leading the sheriff to stress the importance of getting vaccinated.
Earlier this week, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office lost one of their own to COVID-19, leading the sheriff to stress the importance of getting vaccinated.
US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
Vaccine proof or negative COVID-19 test required for upcoming Tampa concerts
Requiring COVID-19 testing or proof of vaccination is quickly becoming the new standard for concerts across the U.S., including in Florida where strict rules are in place among other public safety measures.
Requiring COVID-19 testing or proof of vaccination is quickly becoming the new standard for concerts across the U.S., including in Florida where strict rules are in place among other public safety measures.
USF study makes operating rooms come to life in virtual reality to potentially improve medical training
A local medical technology startup is working with USF Health to make operating rooms more accessible through virtual reality.
A local medical technology startup is working with USF Health to make operating rooms more accessible through virtual reality.
Kroger plans to give 1 million COVID booster shots per week: report
Kroger, the nation's largest grocer, is also planning to give the jabs to people confined to nursing homes
Kroger, the nation's largest grocer, is also planning to give the jabs to people confined to nursing homes
Sarasota urn company grows with COVID-19 death toll
The owner of a Sarasota urn company says she's never been so bust. And with an average of 227 Floridians dying every seven days just of COVID, a Bay Area crematorium told FOX 13 it is at capacity.
The owner of a Sarasota urn company says she's never been so bust. And with an average of 227 Floridians dying every seven days just of COVID, a Bay Area crematorium told FOX 13 it is at capacity.
Hillsborough tap water may taste, smell different due to coronavirus pandemic
Tampa Bay Water is changing the way it treats water at one of its plants due to a lack of liquid oxygen, and residents in parts of Hillsborough County may notice a change in the taste and smell of their water.
Tampa Bay Water is changing the way it treats water at one of its plants due to a lack of liquid oxygen, and residents in parts of Hillsborough County may notice a change in the taste and smell of their water.
Students directly impacted by mask mandates speak on both sides of the issue at school board meetings
For weeks, we've heard from parents on both sides of the mask debate, but what about students? Some students as young as 10 have been finding their voice at local school board meetings and people are starting to listen.
For weeks, we've heard from parents on both sides of the mask debate, but what about students? Some students as young as 10 have been finding their voice at local school board meetings and people are starting to listen.
SC GOP leader who opposed health mandates dies of COVID-19
Pressley Stutts died Thursday, according to party leaders and his family. The U.S. Navy veteran was 64.
Pressley Stutts died Thursday, according to party leaders and his family. The U.S. Navy veteran was 64.
Unvaccinated, people with health risks should avoid cruises, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.
Florida woman hospitalized with COVID-19 comes home to find husband dead of COVID-19
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.