27-year-old Fort Lauderdale police officer dies of COVID-19
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.
City of Tampa adds drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
Due to a significant increase in cases because of the delta variant, the city of Tampa is opening an additional COVID-19 drive thru testing site at Al Barnes Park.
Due to a significant increase in cases because of the delta variant, the city of Tampa is opening an additional COVID-19 drive thru testing site at Al Barnes Park.
Manatee County commissioner 'stable' after COVID-19 hospitalization
The county released a statement from commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, saying he is currently undergoing treatment at Blake Hospital in Bradenton.
The county released a statement from commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, saying he is currently undergoing treatment at Blake Hospital in Bradenton.
Florida sees tourism rebound in second quarter
Florida attracted 31.7 million visitors in the second quarter of this year, as the state continued to expand tourism-marketing efforts and COVID-19 vaccinations became readily available.
Florida attracted 31.7 million visitors in the second quarter of this year, as the state continued to expand tourism-marketing efforts and COVID-19 vaccinations became readily available.
FHP trooper dies of COVID-19 complications
42-year-old FHP Trooper Lazaro Febles died over the weekend due to COVID-19 complications. He leaves behind his wife, 6-year-old son and 5-month-old daughter.
42-year-old FHP Trooper Lazaro Febles died over the weekend due to COVID-19 complications. He leaves behind his wife, 6-year-old son and 5-month-old daughter.
University of Florida reverses, to have in-person classes
The University of Florida will open its upcoming semester with in-person classes, reversing itself within hours of telling students the term might begin online because of the state’s renewed COVID-19 outbreak.
The University of Florida will open its upcoming semester with in-person classes, reversing itself within hours of telling students the term might begin online because of the state’s renewed COVID-19 outbreak.
Biden calls Florida school superintendents who defied DeSantis' anti-mask rules
President Biden called several Florida school district superintendents to praise them for doing “the right thing” after their boards implemented mask requirements in defiance of Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools amid growing COVID-19 infections.
President Biden called several Florida school district superintendents to praise them for doing “the right thing” after their boards implemented mask requirements in defiance of Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools amid growing COVID-19 infections.
Live Nation to require COVID-19 vaccination or negative test from artists, fans
Live Nation will require all artists and fans to either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test starting Oct. 4, the company said.
Live Nation will require all artists and fans to either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test starting Oct. 4, the company said.
COVID-19 boosters: Walgreens, CVS offering 3rd dose to immunocompromised
Walgreens and CVS are already scheduling immunocompromised patients for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walgreens and CVS are already scheduling immunocompromised patients for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Beloved Alabama police officer, decorated Army veteran dies suddenly from COVID-19
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Man stabbed during COVID-19 vaccine protest outside LA City Hall, several others assaulted
Several people gathered in front of LA City Hall to protest the contentious issue of mandatory vaccinations against the coronavirus.
Several people gathered in front of LA City Hall to protest the contentious issue of mandatory vaccinations against the coronavirus.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant dies of COVID-19
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
Biden admin backs Texas, Florida districts on mask mandates
President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday offered its full-throated support for local cities and school boards in Texas and Florida that are defying orders by their Republican governors that prohibit mask-wearing mandates in schools.
President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday offered its full-throated support for local cities and school boards in Texas and Florida that are defying orders by their Republican governors that prohibit mask-wearing mandates in schools.
Florida's COVID-19 deaths rise as it leads in hospital rates
Florida’s health officials say the number of COVID-19 deaths jumped significantly from 600, reported in the previous week, to more than 1,000 reported this week.
Florida’s health officials say the number of COVID-19 deaths jumped significantly from 600, reported in the previous week, to more than 1,000 reported this week.
Lightning's national anthem singer heads home after spending a month in hospital battling COVID-19
After nearly a month at the hospital, the Tampa Bay Lightning's national anthem singer is scheduled to be discharged Friday morning after she was diagnosed with COVID-19 in July.
After nearly a month at the hospital, the Tampa Bay Lightning's national anthem singer is scheduled to be discharged Friday morning after she was diagnosed with COVID-19 in July.
Tampa mayor: City is in crisis as COVID-19 batters healthcare system
Florida continues to see record infections and hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state. In Tampa, the mayor says the city and our healthcare system are in a crisis.
Florida continues to see record infections and hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state. In Tampa, the mayor says the city and our healthcare system are in a crisis.
As officials discuss boosters, confidence in vaccines varies across Bay Area
Some Florida residents said they feel confident they’re protected with the shot, while others said they question whether a dose works after seeing vaccinated people get COVID.
Some Florida residents said they feel confident they’re protected with the shot, while others said they question whether a dose works after seeing vaccinated people get COVID.
Florida judge to decide on challenge to DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates in schools
The mask showdown continues Friday inside of a Florida courtroom as parents face off against Governor Ron DeSantis, challenging his executive order against mandating masks inside of schools.
The mask showdown continues Friday inside of a Florida courtroom as parents face off against Governor Ron DeSantis, challenging his executive order against mandating masks inside of schools.
Parents allegedly sent COVID-19 positive child to school, exposing 80 other kids
The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.
The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.
German nurse allegedly injects saline into thousands of patients instead of COVID-19 vaccine
The alleged injections took place between March and April and s believed to have impacted over 10,000 people, according to a district counselor’s Facebook page.
The alleged injections took place between March and April and s believed to have impacted over 10,000 people, according to a district counselor’s Facebook page.