Bumble, Match create funds for Texas-based employees seeking abortions
The chief executive of Tinder-owner Match Group has sharply criticized a new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
The chief executive of Tinder-owner Match Group has sharply criticized a new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Moderna COVID-19 booster shot may not be approved by Sept. 20
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
After COVID-19 puts him in ICU, Minnesota man says skipping vaccine is his life's 'biggest regret'
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
DOE 'looking into' claims that Brevard students without masks were denied meals
The Florida Department of Education is looking into allegations that students at Space Coast Junior-Senior High School were denied meals for not wearing a mask.
The Florida Department of Education is looking into allegations that students at Space Coast Junior-Senior High School were denied meals for not wearing a mask.
New Bay Area nursing programs hope to fill void as veteran nurses face COVID-19 burnout
The nursing field struggles to get enough staff, and some veteran nurses and doctors are leaving due to burnout from the pandemic, but new nursing programs in the Bay Area hope to reverse the trend with new recruits.
The nursing field struggles to get enough staff, and some veteran nurses and doctors are leaving due to burnout from the pandemic, but new nursing programs in the Bay Area hope to reverse the trend with new recruits.
DeSantis appeals ruling on masks in schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appealed a judge's ruling that the governor exceeded his authority in ordering school boards not to impose strict mask requirements on students to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appealed a judge's ruling that the governor exceeded his authority in ordering school boards not to impose strict mask requirements on students to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
2 Texas teachers die of COVID-19, prompting school district shutdown
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
With dozens of teachers out sick, Pinellas students say they're left to sit 'doing nothing'
With the delta variant bringing the worst of the pandemic and Pinellas schools backing off on safety measures, the union says the school system is seeing about 200 teachers call in sick a day – and substitutes are reluctant to fill in.
With the delta variant bringing the worst of the pandemic and Pinellas schools backing off on safety measures, the union says the school system is seeing about 200 teachers call in sick a day – and substitutes are reluctant to fill in.
Judge makes ruling official: Florida can't ban school mask mandates
As of Thursday, 13 school districts, representing more than half of the state’s students, have moved forward with student mask mandates that allow exceptions only when parents present doctors’ notes.
As of Thursday, 13 school districts, representing more than half of the state’s students, have moved forward with student mask mandates that allow exceptions only when parents present doctors’ notes.
Florida hospitals see tenfold jump in rate of kids hospitalized for COVID-19 since school began
An average of six Florida children were hospitalized each day with COVID-19 in early June. But during the last week of August, that increased to an average of 66 children.
An average of six Florida children were hospitalized each day with COVID-19 in early June. But during the last week of August, that increased to an average of 66 children.
Data shows Florida’s latest COVID surge is the deadliest yet
Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.
Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.
‘When is this going to stop?’ Driver shortage has many school bus drivers taking on extra routes, shifts
Finding drivers has always been difficult, but with COVID-19, it has gotten even harder. Along with stretching to cover unfilled positions, drivers now have to pick up the routes of fellow workers who are sick or quarantined.
Finding drivers has always been difficult, but with COVID-19, it has gotten even harder. Along with stretching to cover unfilled positions, drivers now have to pick up the routes of fellow workers who are sick or quarantined.
Community pays final respects to Manatee County deputy who died from COVID-19
A Manatee County deputy was laid to rest Thursday after a nearly two-week long battle with COVID-19.
A Manatee County deputy was laid to rest Thursday after a nearly two-week long battle with COVID-19.
Biden: SCOTUS ruling on Texas abortion ban is 'unprecedented assault' on women's rights
President Joe Biden said the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’ ban on nearly all abortions “insults the rule of law.”
President Joe Biden said the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’ ban on nearly all abortions “insults the rule of law.”
Texas abortion decision quickly fuels Florida debate
While Gov. DeSantis said people shouldn’t "read too much into" the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to block a Texas law that bans almost all abortions, Republican legislative leaders indicated they will determine if Florida can enact similar restrictions.
While Gov. DeSantis said people shouldn’t "read too much into" the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to block a Texas law that bans almost all abortions, Republican legislative leaders indicated they will determine if Florida can enact similar restrictions.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers are '100-percent vaccinated' against COVID-19, head coach Bruce Arians says
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are "100-percent vaccinated" against COVID-19, head coach Bruce Arians said Thursday.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are "100-percent vaccinated" against COVID-19, head coach Bruce Arians said Thursday.
Carnival Pride to set sail from Tampa in November
Carnival Cruise Line announced Thursday another round of ships and their departure dates, including one out of Tampa.
Carnival Cruise Line announced Thursday another round of ships and their departure dates, including one out of Tampa.
Two children, including newborn, die of COVID-19 at north Florida hospital
Doctors at a Jacksonville hospital said a two-week-old baby was one of two children to die of COVID-19 complications this week.
Doctors at a Jacksonville hospital said a two-week-old baby was one of two children to die of COVID-19 complications this week.
Daytona Beach police officer passes away from COVID-19, officials say
Police said that Officer Adam Webb lost his battle at 11:29 a.m. on Wednesday with his wife by his side.
Police said that Officer Adam Webb lost his battle at 11:29 a.m. on Wednesday with his wife by his side.
US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.