Tampa bars and nightclubs penalized for COVID-19 violations
Five popular Tampa bars and nightclubs are appearing before City Council today after repeated COVID-19 ordinance violations, and at least two well-known bars have already been hit with suspensions.
Five popular Tampa bars and nightclubs are appearing before City Council today after repeated COVID-19 ordinance violations, and at least two well-known bars have already been hit with suspensions.
Business still 'bad' for airport businesses, but relief bill may help
Even though there are more travelers every day, look around and you’ll see the pandemic and its effects still evident at Tampa International Airport.
Even though there are more travelers every day, look around and you’ll see the pandemic and its effects still evident at Tampa International Airport.
3,312 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 81 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,312 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,948,307.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,312 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,948,307.
Biden to deliver first primetime address as president, will mark anniversary of coronavirus shutdowns
President Biden’s address Thursday will be his first major address since Inauguration Day, and it's set to mark the anniversary of the coronavirus shutdowns.
President Biden’s address Thursday will be his first major address since Inauguration Day, and it's set to mark the anniversary of the coronavirus shutdowns.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Florida vaccine site overrun after false rumors said anyone could come
A South Florida vaccination site had so few eligible takers Saturday that it started inoculating any adult who wanted a shot rather than let the vaccines they had go to waste. But when a local politician tweeted the federal site would again accept anyone the next day, the site was overwhelmed, and police had to calm the crowd.
A South Florida vaccination site had so few eligible takers Saturday that it started inoculating any adult who wanted a shot rather than let the vaccines they had go to waste. But when a local politician tweeted the federal site would again accept anyone the next day, the site was overwhelmed, and police had to calm the crowd.
Popular South Florida venue bans spring breakers under 23 who have out-of-state ID
A popular party spot in Fort Lauderdale is restricting who will be allowed in during the spring break season.
A popular party spot in Fort Lauderdale is restricting who will be allowed in during the spring break season.
Adventure Island opens 2021 season with COVID-19 safety protocols in place
The fun kicked off Sunday at Adventure Island as the waterpark opened its doors for the 2021 season.
The fun kicked off Sunday at Adventure Island as the waterpark opened its doors for the 2021 season.
Study finds people with dementia twice as likely to get COVID-19
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
Guests enjoy first day back at Disney's Blizzard Beach water park
Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach is once again welcoming guests back for some fun in the Florida sun.
Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach is once again welcoming guests back for some fun in the Florida sun.
Unpredictability of COVID-19 severity may come down to antibody response, study shows
A new study is helping give researchers a better understanding of why a person infected with COVID-19 would become seriously ill - and it may come down to the type of antibody the person produces.
A new study is helping give researchers a better understanding of why a person infected with COVID-19 would become seriously ill - and it may come down to the type of antibody the person produces.
4,098 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 63 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,098 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,944,995.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,098 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,944,995.
One week away: Get ready to 'spring forward' as Daylight Saving Time nears
With the change in time, mornings will be darker and days will be longer.
With the change in time, mornings will be darker and days will be longer.
Specialized therapy for Bay Area frontline workers
The need for mental health resources is at an all-time high, especially for workers on the frontlines who've been dealing with the pandemic, first-hand so to help a group of local clinicians are now been trained to offer a relatively new form of therapy to their clients in need known as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
The need for mental health resources is at an all-time high, especially for workers on the frontlines who've been dealing with the pandemic, first-hand so to help a group of local clinicians are now been trained to offer a relatively new form of therapy to their clients in need known as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
A shot of hope: St. Petersburg church hosts 'pop-up' COVID-19 vaccination clinic
On Saturday, Bethel Community Baptist Church in St. Petersburg opened its doors to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
On Saturday, Bethel Community Baptist Church in St. Petersburg opened its doors to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
FDA warns against using ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
4,690 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 98 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,690 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,940,897.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,690 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,940,897.
Pollen seasons in the US getting longer, more intense due to climate change, study finds
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Pinellas County opens COVID-19 vaccination clinic for health care workers
Pinellas County is booking appointments for its new health care worker COVID-19 vaccination clinic, which opens on Monday, March 8.
Pinellas County is booking appointments for its new health care worker COVID-19 vaccination clinic, which opens on Monday, March 8.
DeSantis: Floridians 60 and up will soon be eligible for COVID-19 shots
Sometime this month, all Floridians age 60 and up will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, an expansion beyond the current restriction limiting the shots to people age 65 and over. That's according to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Sometime this month, all Floridians age 60 and up will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, an expansion beyond the current restriction limiting the shots to people age 65 and over. That's according to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.