5,294 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 87 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,294 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,057,735.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,294 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,057,735.
Gov. DeSantis to get COVID-19 vaccine this week
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will get the COVID-19 vaccine later this week: "I'm not sure we're going to do it on camera, we'll see. If you guys want a gun show, maybe we can do it."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will get the COVID-19 vaccine later this week: "I'm not sure we're going to do it on camera, we'll see. If you guys want a gun show, maybe we can do it."
Delta to stop blocking middle seats on May 1, joining other US carriers
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Bay Area school districts begin announcing learning plans for fall semester
It’ll be back to the classroom for students in two Bay Area districts this fall. Other local counties are still deciding what their plan will be.
It’ll be back to the classroom for students in two Bay Area districts this fall. Other local counties are still deciding what their plan will be.
Florida bill would require school districts to get parental permission before students take sex ed
A new Florida bill would require schools to get written consent from parents if they want their children to take part in sex education classes.
A new Florida bill would require schools to get written consent from parents if they want their children to take part in sex education classes.
One year later, Tampa teacher reflects on the good and the bad of remote learning
Northwest Elementary teacher Lauren Thibault is so glad to be back in the classroom.
Northwest Elementary teacher Lauren Thibault is so glad to be back in the classroom.
Pfizer says its vaccine is safe and effective in kids age 12-15
The pharmaceutical company said its vaccine was strongly protective in kids as young as 12. The news could have big implications for reopening schools.
The pharmaceutical company said its vaccine was strongly protective in kids as young as 12. The news could have big implications for reopening schools.
Electric Daisy Carnival returns to Orlando this November
This will be the 25th year for the music festival.
This will be the 25th year for the music festival.
Tampa pharmacy working to get vaccines out to Black, minority communities
While the Greyhound Track and Raymond James Stadium are popular sites for the COVID-19 vaccine, they're not easily accessible for everyone.
While the Greyhound Track and Raymond James Stadium are popular sites for the COVID-19 vaccine, they're not easily accessible for everyone.
When could restrictions ease after COVID-19 vaccines become available to all adults?
With COVID-19 vaccines open to all Florida adults next week, public health experts explain what it means for easing pandemic restrictions.
With COVID-19 vaccines open to all Florida adults next week, public health experts explain what it means for easing pandemic restrictions.
Pasco pulls remote learning option for next school year
The Pasco County School District does not plan to offer remote local learning as an option for students next year.
The Pasco County School District does not plan to offer remote local learning as an option for students next year.
Nursing homes begin to receive visitors as restrictions ease
For some nursing home residents and their families, it's been more than a year since they were able to see one another, face-to-face. Despite the masks, the smiles were obvious at Lake Morton Plaza Tuesday.
For some nursing home residents and their families, it's been more than a year since they were able to see one another, face-to-face. Despite the masks, the smiles were obvious at Lake Morton Plaza Tuesday.
Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
5,062 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Tuesday; 91 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,062 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,052,441.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,062 Tuesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,052,441.
AstraZeneca vaccine use again suspended for people under 60 in parts of Germany
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Tampa Bay Street Medicine provides healthcare to underserved communities
By van and by foot, medical students from the University of South Florida are providing health care to vulnerable populations across the area.
By van and by foot, medical students from the University of South Florida are providing health care to vulnerable populations across the area.
Krispy Kreme defends its offer of free doughnuts for vaccinated people
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."
MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated
Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.
Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.
World leaders call for international treaty on pandemic preparedness
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
New Florida law shields businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits
Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 72, which makes it tougher for people to take establishments to court over breaking COVID-19 rules in a way that results in someone getting sick.
Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 72, which makes it tougher for people to take establishments to court over breaking COVID-19 rules in a way that results in someone getting sick.