Crowds flock to Florida beaches as Spring Break nears
Tents, tables and live music were restricted from the beach area, Fort Lauderdale Police Department said.
Tents, tables and live music were restricted from the beach area, Fort Lauderdale Police Department said.
Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine
Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.
Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.
Researchers discover rare group of people with naturally-controlled HIV in Africa
Researchers from Abbott Laboratories said studying this group of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo could help pave the way for future HIV treatments — and potentially help find a cure.
Researchers from Abbott Laboratories said studying this group of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo could help pave the way for future HIV treatments — and potentially help find a cure.
$15 minimum wage hike seems all but dead in Democrats' massive COVID-19 relief bill
Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their massive COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead.
Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their massive COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead.
WHO official says it’s ‘premature,’ ‘unrealistic’ to think COVID-19 pandemic will be over by end of year
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
COVID-19 testing site opens at University Mall
COVID-19 testing site opens at University Mall after swapping roles with the site at Raymond James Stadium.
COVID-19 testing site opens at University Mall after swapping roles with the site at Raymond James Stadium.
Hillsborough County opens vaccination site just for health care workers
Starting Wednesday, Hillsborough County health care workers will get their own dedicated COVID-19 vaccination site at the Ed Radice Sports Complex.
Starting Wednesday, Hillsborough County health care workers will get their own dedicated COVID-19 vaccination site at the Ed Radice Sports Complex.
Bay Area doctors urge at-risk COVID-19 patients to seek antibody therapy
One of the few treatments for COVID-19 -- monoclonal antibody therapy -- is becoming more widely available, but not everybody is aware of where and when to get the treatment and they qualify.
One of the few treatments for COVID-19 -- monoclonal antibody therapy -- is becoming more widely available, but not everybody is aware of where and when to get the treatment and they qualify.
DeSantis: Law enforcement, firefighters and school personnel who are 50 and over can get vaccine
Florida's governor will sign an executive order allowing sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and teachers over the age of 50 to become eligible for the vaccine.
Florida's governor will sign an executive order allowing sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters and teachers over the age of 50 to become eligible for the vaccine.
One year later, vaccine offers hope with over 30,000 Floridians dead from COVID-19
One full year of COVID-19 in Florida has put so many extra miles on nurses, doctors, essential workers, and everyday people.
One full year of COVID-19 in Florida has put so many extra miles on nurses, doctors, essential workers, and everyday people.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
Leaders continue push for investigation into DeSantis vaccine rollout
Leaders in St. Petersburg’s African American community are upset about how the COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out. They say Governor Ron Desantis is playing favorites while people of color have had little access to the vaccine.
Leaders in St. Petersburg’s African American community are upset about how the COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out. They say Governor Ron Desantis is playing favorites while people of color have had little access to the vaccine.
Fauci says CDC working on guidelines for small gatherings among fully vaccinated people
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
Family hopes laughter, sunshine will help Largo nurse paralyzed after COVID-related illness
Desmon Silva has been hospitalized in Boston since July after doctors say a COVID-19-related infection led to paralysis. Monday, the 23-year-old from Largo returned home via air ambulance.
Desmon Silva has been hospitalized in Boston since July after doctors say a COVID-19-related infection led to paralysis. Monday, the 23-year-old from Largo returned home via air ambulance.
4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
Manatee school district employees honored as champions of education
The Manatee Education Foundation and nearly 60 sponsors raised more than $80,000. The money will be put towards a pizza lunch for every school, plus awards, presents and small ways to say 'thank you.'
The Manatee Education Foundation and nearly 60 sponsors raised more than $80,000. The money will be put towards a pizza lunch for every school, plus awards, presents and small ways to say 'thank you.'
One year ago, Florida’s first cases of coronavirus were reported – both in Tampa Bay
Monday marks one year since Florida announced its first two cases of COVID-19, and both patients were from the Bay Area.
Monday marks one year since Florida announced its first two cases of COVID-19, and both patients were from the Bay Area.
1,700 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Monday; 147 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,700 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,910,921.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,700 Monday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,910,921.
1st case of South African COVID-19 variant reported in Florida by CDC
Like the other variants, the South African one spreads the coronavirus more rapidly, which can lead to more COVID-19 cases.
Like the other variants, the South African one spreads the coronavirus more rapidly, which can lead to more COVID-19 cases.
Trader Joe's employee claims he was fired for requesting safer COVID policies
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.